Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Southampton
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Southampton and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Southampton is a solid choice for a hen party, well connected by train from London and across the South, with a growing number of large houses and apartments available for group stays. Our mixologists cover Southampton, Eastleigh and the wider Hampshire area.
Southampton has a proud maritime heritage as the embarkation port for some of history's most famous voyages, the Titanic departed from here in 1912. The city has been modernised significantly, with the waterfront Ocean Village marina and the West Quay shopping centre anchoring the city centre. Bedford Place and Oxford Street are the independent food and bar zones, both have a good range of restaurants and cocktail bars. The New Forest is just 20 minutes away, making Southampton an ideal base for a weekend that combines city and countryside.
What to do in Southampton for a hen weekend
Ocean Village Marina
Southampton's waterfront marina has a brilliant range of restaurants and bars. The views across the Solent and the buzz of one of the UK's busiest cruise ports give it a unique maritime energy.
West Quay & Bargate
West Quay is one of the South Coast's best retail destinations | John Lewis, M&S and hundreds of other shops. The medieval Bargate is one of the best-preserved town gates in England.
New Forest Day Trip
The New Forest National Park begins just 20 minutes from Southampton, ponies roaming free, ancient woodland and beautiful villages. A brilliant hen morning contrast to the city evening.
Tudor House & Medieval Walls
Southampton's remarkably intact medieval town walls and the Tudor House museum tell 2,000 years of the city's story. Free to visit and easy to explore on foot.
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 Southampton hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Southampton include Ocean Village, Shirley, Bedford Place and Bitterne, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Shirley, Bitterne and the Portswood area have good large group houses in Southampton. For something more striking, look for apartments in Ocean Village with marina views, brilliant for setting the scene for the cocktail class.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A walk along the waterfront, afternoon drinks in the Bargate area, or a trip out to the nearby New Forest for a countryside contrast.
🚂 Getting there
Southampton is about an hour from London Waterloo and 40 minutes from Portsmouth, well placed for groups coming from London and the South Coast.
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Cocktail class Southampton, questions answered
Southampton has more than its reputation suggests, a beautiful marina at Ocean Village, the West Quay shopping centre, Bedford Place's independent bar scene and the extraordinary New Forest just 20 minutes away. It's a practical, well-connected base with good accommodation options and strong transport links.
Absolutely, the New Forest is one of the best day trips from Southampton. A morning horse ride, cycling or walk through the ancient woodland makes a brilliant contrast to the city cocktail class and night out in the evening. Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst are particularly beautiful New Forest villages to visit.
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 Southampton 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 Southampton and the surrounding area including Eastleigh, Winchester, Fareham, Romsey. 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 Southampton 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 Southampton cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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