Hen Party Cocktail
Class in York
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across York and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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York is a consistently popular hen party destination, the city walls, the Shambles and the Jorvik area give it a charm unlike anywhere else in the north of England. There's a good mix of large properties available for group stays within walking distance of the city centre. Our mixologists cover York and the wider North Yorkshire area.
York is arguably England's most complete medieval city, the Roman walls, the Gothic Minster, the Shambles and the Viking Jorvik Centre all within a few minutes' walk of each other. But York isn't just history: Bishopthorpe Road ('Bishy Road') has become one of the UK's most celebrated independent high streets, brilliant cafés, independent bars and restaurants that give the city a genuinely contemporary edge alongside its ancient heritage.
What to do in York for a hen weekend
York Minster & City Walls
The Gothic cathedral dominates the York skyline, the stained glass in the Great East Window is the largest medieval stained glass window in the world. Walk the medieval city walls for a 2-mile circuit with stunning views.
York Ghost Tours
York is reputedly the most haunted city in England. Evening ghost tours are a brilliant, slightly terrifying hen party activity, perfect before or after the cocktail class.
The Shambles & Independent Shops
The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe, overhanging timber-framed buildings dating from the 14th century. The surrounding Shambles Market has brilliant independent vendors.
Bishopthorpe Road & Betty's Tea Rooms
Bishy Road's independent shops and cafés are a local institution. Betty's Tea Rooms on St Helen's Square is the ultimate York afternoon tea, book ahead, queues can be long.
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 York hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in York include City Centre, Clifton, Bishopthorpe Road and Fulford, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Clifton and Fulford have the best large group houses in York, spacious Victorian properties within easy reach of the centre. Bishopthorpe Road area suits groups who want to be in the heart of the city's independent scene.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A walk around the city walls, a ghost tour in the evening, or an afternoon on the River Ouse before heading out.
🚂 Getting there
York is under two hours from London by train and well connected from Leeds (25 minutes), Manchester and the North East.
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Cocktail class York, questions answered
York's ghost tours are a brilliant hen party activity, atmospheric, surprising and great for group bonding. Several companies run evening tours around the medieval streets, from more theatrical experiences to genuinely spine-chilling walks. Book in advance for weekends.
York is brilliant at both. The daytime offers the Minster, city walls, Shambles, river trips and Betty's Tea Rooms. The evening has ghost tours, cocktail bars and a warm, sociable pub and bar scene. Many hen parties make the most of both, exploring the city in the afternoon and the cocktail class and bars in the evening.
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 York 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 York and the surrounding area including Harrogate, Malton, Selby, Knaresborough. 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 York 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 York cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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