Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Portsmouth
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Portsmouth and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Portsmouth is a vibrant, energetic coastal city with a fascinating maritime heritage, a lively bar scene and some of the most spectacular harbour views on the South Coast. Southsea is the go-to area for hen parties, packed with independent bars, restaurants and quirky accommodation options. Our mixologists cover Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area for private cocktail masterclasses.
Portsmouth is Britain's only island city, set on Portsea Island with the Solent on one side and Portsmouth Harbour on the other. The Historic Dockyard is home to three of the most important warships in British naval history: HMS Victory (Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar), the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior. But beyond the naval heritage, Southsea is one of the South Coast's most distinctive neighbourhoods, a Victorian seafront suburb with a thriving independent bar and restaurant scene on Albert Road and Palmerston Road.
What to do in Portsmouth for a hen weekend
Historic Dockyard & HMS Victory
One of the finest maritime heritage attractions in the world | HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior tell 500 years of British naval history. The dockyard is a brilliant group afternoon.
Southsea Seafront & Common
Southsea's Victorian seafront stretches for miles | D-Day Museum, Southsea Castle, the pier and a long shingle beach. The Common behind has Portsmouth's best outdoor events.
Albert Road & Palmerston Road
Southsea's independent bar and restaurant scene is centred on Albert Road and Palmerston Road, craft beer pubs, cocktail bars, brilliant independent restaurants. The best of Portsmouth nightlife.
Gunwharf Quays
The outlet shopping centre at the base of the Spinnaker Tower has over 90 premium brands at discounted prices. A brilliant group shopping afternoon with harbour views.
Everything taken care of
Every cocktail masterclass is fully self-contained. Your mixologist brings the bar to you, no venue hire, no shopping, no stress.
Professional Mixologist
Your own charismatic mixologist runs the show, teaching techniques, hosting games and keeping everyone entertained for the full two hours.
All Ingredients & Equipment
Premium spirits, fresh fruit, mixers, ice, glassware, shakers and jiggers, everything arrives with your mixologist. You just supply the group.
2-Hour Private Class
Three cocktails each, a Sex on the Beach, a Mojito and a Cosmopolitan. Competitive rounds, taste-offs and a whole lot of laughs included.
Optional Buff Butler
Add a Butlers in the Buff butler to serve drinks and raise the entertainment level. Available to add when you get your quote.
How it works
From first enquiry to final sip, we handle every detail. All you need to do is gather your group.
Get a quote
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Secure your booking
Pay a small deposit to lock in your date. The balance is due 14 days before the class.
We set up the bar
Your mixologist arrives 15 minutes early and sets everything up at your venue.
Shake, sip, repeat
Two hours of cocktail-making, games and laughs. Three cocktails each, and you drink them all.
Planning your Portsmouth hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Portsmouth include Southsea, Old Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and Albert Road, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Southsea has the best large group houses in Portsmouth. Victorian terraces with sea views on some streets, within walking distance of Albert Road's bars and restaurants. Look for properties on the seafront for the most dramatic views.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A visit to the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory, afternoon cocktails in the Southsea bars, or a walk along the seafront before the evening class.
🚂 Getting there
Portsmouth is under 90 minutes from London Waterloo and 30 minutes from Southampton, well placed for groups from London and the South Coast.
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The Spinnaker Tower is Portsmouth's most iconic modern landmark, a 170-metre sail-shaped observation tower at Gunwharf Quays with panoramic views across the Solent. The glass floor viewing platform is brilliant for a group photo. Open daily, tickets from around £12 per person.
The Historic Dockyard is one of the UK's finest heritage attractions and perfect for a group afternoon. HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar, is the world's oldest warship still in commission. The Mary Rose. Henry VIII's flagship raised from the Solent in 1982, is in a remarkable new museum. Entry covers multiple ships and museums.
The class runs for 2 hours. Your mixologist arrives 15 minutes early to set up. Each guest makes three cocktails, a Sex on the Beach, a Mojito and a Cosmopolitan, with games and competitions woven throughout. It's the perfect way to start a Portsmouth hen night before you head out.
Your professional mixologist, all premium spirits, fresh fruit, mixers, ice, glassware, shakers and jiggers are all included. Three cocktails per person are included in the price. There are no hidden extras, everything you need for an unforgettable evening is covered from £35pp.
The minimum group size is 10 guests. There's no maximum, just let us know your numbers when you get a quote. We regularly run classes for groups of 20, 30 and beyond.
Yes, we come directly to your Airbnb, holiday cottage or rented house anywhere in Portsmouth and the surrounding area including Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Chichester. There's no need to travel, we set up and bring everything.
Absolutely. You can add a Butlers in the Buff butler to your cocktail class in Portsmouth from £150. He'll serve drinks, help run the games and add a brilliant bit of theatre to the evening. Just request this when getting your quote.
We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially for weekends in the summer and around bank holidays. That said, we do take last-minute bookings where availability allows, check our availability when you get a quote.
Still have questions about our Portsmouth cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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