Cincy Bartiste

We had Tom bartend for us at our wedding on 9/8. We thought he did a wonderful job! He was very easy to work with leading up to the wedding. We had a phone call with him and he helped us plan out how much of all of the alcohol we needed to buy as well as any non-alch drinks, ice, cups, etc. He was very friendly and we had many people comment on how he was great. He helped clean up at the end of the night and when he arrived, set up efficiently and quietly with no issues at all. We were very happy with his services and would absolutely recommend using him for your wedding!

Tom bartended our wedding on 9/21/24 at Hope's Way. We were very pleased with his punctuality, friendliness, and proficiency at managing all our drinks (we had 2 signature cocktails, 3 wines, 4 beers, several options for liquors and mixers, as well as non-alcoholic choices like Jarritos). Tom kept track of everything and served guests quickly, even with 140 guests we never saw a long line at the bar. He cleaned up everything very well at the conclusion of the event and helped us take out trash and pack up all leftover alcohol. We also had Tom provide self-serve water, tea and lemonade which was fantastic and cheaper than our caterer could do. Working with Tom is a little unusual compared to other vendors - we never signed a contract and just did a deposit through Venmo. Set some reminders to yourself to reach out to him a few months before your wedding to talk through the plan and get his recommendations of what you need. For a type A person like myself, the process was a little more laid back than I would have liked haha - but the numerous positive reviews gave me confidence Tom would get the job done. One tip to future couples: working with Cincy Bartiste will certainly save you money, but it is on you to put in the work to make sure you have proper quantities of everything. Tom will provide some rough estimates but nothing super detailed; I recommend doing your own research and thinking about your crowd and what they like to drink. We ended up with leftover beer and wine, and ran out of vodka about 7 PM, but of course that isn't Tom's fault. My advice is buy more than you need, from a place that will allow you to return unopened alcohol. Also, start your research early on finding drink brands that are good and affordable. We spent about $1,100 buying all our drinks at Total Wine and Party Source. Adding Tom's fee and tip, our price per guest ended up being around $13 for 5 hours of an open bar - which is an incredible deal, a third of the cost compared to other traditional venues. We can also return quite a bit of our leftover drinks which would bring the price per person down even more!

Cincy Bartiste did a FABULOUS job for my daughter’s wedding last weekend! They were on-time, friendly, knowledgeable, and very prompt with everyone’s drink order! We had 180 guests and they kept the lines moving! I would HIGHLY recommend their service for any event!

Tom and Becca were so amazing and helpful! Tom was always available to help with planning and communication was great! Becca provided the most incredible service at our wedding. She is top notch and was a HUGE hit with our guest. Thank you both for making our day perfect!

Tom was very professional but felt that I didn’t have a lot of planning help from him and didn’t feel heard. I booked Bartiste over a year in advance. I had contacted him in June to go over our menu and what alcohol to get. Contacting him was very sporadic. I had work 7-4 M-F. I ended up buying/figuring out the amount of beer and wine we needed on my own. He helped out a little bit on what our signature drinks were. He let me know what cups to get the week of which would have been better to tell us sooner. The day before he checked in and let us know how much ice and items to get. Again, I would have liked to know the information sooner. Our wedding night, we ran out of my signature drink within 20 mins. I had bought the wrong quantities but was misguided and had very little assistance in the quantities to get. I was told by my mother in law he opened all the alcohol regardless of what was opened already. We over-purchased for our wedding of 80 guests. It would have been nice if he had opened less so that I could have returned the alcohol that was not opened. He was very helpful at the end of the night though. We ended our wedding early at around 8:30-9. Overall, he was great but would have appreciated more assistance in planning and preparing the bar for our guests.

Tom was awesome! He was very upfront about pricing and everything to expect on the day of. He worked with us to serve 250+ people at our wedding and made accommodations based on our personal needs. He is super fun to be around as well and help made our guests felt comfortable at our venue. Definitely consider Tom for your event!

Rebecca and Lindsey did an outstanding job at my daughter’s wedding. Super friendly and engaging.

We had Tom for our wedding and he was absolutely incredible! Prior to the wedding we had a detailed discussion of ratio of ice, non-alcoholic vs alcoholic, garnishes and cups per guest. He was incredibly thorough and pleasant to work with. As a bartender myself, I was incredibly impressed with the amount of speed and accuracy he had in every drink. His energy was above and beyond while serving too. He always had a smile and kept the energy of the crowd up when they were waiting for their drink. Can’t think of a single negative thing about Tom or the rest of the team. Incredible to work with!

Tom Bees knows his 'stuff'- professional, personable, approachable, accommodating, flexible, timely, communicated well/promptly, reasonsably priced, interacted with guests, made us feel confident that ALL would be managed (no worries). Can't say enough!

Tom and his team came highly recommended from a friend and we were definitely impressed! Tom gave us great information and he made the wedding reception planning process so easy. We appreciated the prompt responses to our texts and calls. A big THANK YOU to Tom and Becca for the outstanding service they gave us and our guests the day of the wedding. We highly recommend Cincy Bartiste for your next event.

If you're looking someone to bring the energy and be adaptable to anything the night throws, Tom is your guy! All of our guests were raving about the bar service! There was never a line and even when we started to run out of certain things Tom was so quick to adapt to make something similar with what we had. He even made sure to save me (the bride) my favorite drink so I would have it all night even if there wasn't enough. You cannot go wrong with hiring this team for your big day!

Tom was amazing to work with! Very thorough in making sure we had everything we needed and was very helpful in the planning process. Our guests loved the drinks and energy from Tom and had so much fun! We definitely recommend Cincy Bartiste for all your bartending needs!

Tom was absolutely AMAZING. So kind and helpful & knowledgeable. Helped us figure out everything we needed before hand. On the day of, he went above and beyond, arrived early, helped with literally everything. This man is a lifesaver. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Tom was a gem! Tom arrived early, set up quickly and had time to spare to help with anything else that was needed. He went out of his way to turn on the lanterns set up on each table to ensure the perfect mood. He also jumped in to help with setting out appetizers even though it was not part of his expected duties. I cannot thank him enough for all the help and positive energy he bestowed on the wedding! It made our lives easier as the reception was kicking off. As for bartending duties, everyone seemed quite happy with the service. Tom even made sure to set aside the bride and mother of the bride's preferred drinks so they could enjoy the evening. He also improvised some mixed drinks as refreshments were getting low toward the end of the night. Tom, thank you!

From the pre-planning stage to the final minutes of the reception, Tom and Brionna were exceptional! They were thorough and organized! Their bartending skills and experience allowed the guests to be served promptly! Tom kept the party going with his engaging personality! I would highly recommend Tom and Cincy Bartiste for any occasion!

Great service when they were there! The guests loved them. We had different planning and communication styles than them but the final product was great! And I loved Tom!

Tom was great! He was professional, arrived on time, and interacted with our guests the entire night! I would definitely recommend Cincy Bartiste for any wedding or event!

Always a pleasure & confidence builder when Cincy Bartiste is the bartending service taking care of an event at Hope’s Way! They were here a couple weeks ago & we look forward to their next time here again soon. They take excellent care of guests, come prepared & quickly set up a great bar, serve safely & show care for our venue. Can’t say enough good things!

GO WITH TOM! We got married about 2 weeks ago and are so insanely happy we went with Tom Bees! Tom was so professional, knowledgeable, and just genuinely friendly! Tom must have an amazing memory, because once you order from him once, he remembered your order! He made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hands at all times! For the planning for our wedding, Tom was very receptive and was on top of everything! He reached out multiple times to go over the drinks we would be serving and helped us determine how much of each type of drink we should have for the wedding. At our wedding, he had a beautiful bar he brought in (it lit up!!), all the coolers we needed, and even provided cups for our wine! Since the wedding, we have had friends and family mention how great Tom was! If you’re still looking for a bartender—stop! You have found Tom!

We are so glad we used Cincy Bartiste for our Wedding on June 9th, 2023! Tom did an excellent job from helping us figure out how much alcohol we would need for our wedding, the best location to purchase, and even checking in the week of the wedding to put our anxieties at ease. He showed up as scheduled, took care of us and our guests, even helping us box up the alcohol left at the end of the night! Thank you so much!

Besides for being the bride and groom, Tom was the star of the show at our wedding on 6/24/2023! Tom is so genuine and has a great memory. If you order a drink once from him he’ll remember it the rest of the night. Our guest were so impressed when they’d start to walk to the bar and he’d open their beer right before they got here. Needless to say if you’re looking for a bartender, hire Tom! No need to look any further! Thank you Tom!

On-time, organized, personable, knowledgeable, affordable, and exactly what we needed. Highly recommend.

Tom Bees was amazing! He was so sweet to answer any questions I have and then created such a great environment at my wedding. I absolutely loved him and the company and would recommend to anyone!

Excellence service! Tom made everything easy on what to order to fit the drinks we wanted for our guests while being very flexible. Super friendly to all our guests and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone!

Tom is excellent! He went above and beyond for everything. He’s so friendly and professional. He was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, and communication was top notch. Tom, thank you for everything and for making the wedding that much more special!

Absolute best! Tom B is the consummate professional & a delight to have worked with. He helped guide us thru every step of the process & understands all the details to deliver a perfect event. Highly recommend. Our guests loved him and he has a well trained, very personable staff. If you want the best hire Cincy Bartiste!!

Tom took over the bar like he owned the place, and made sure there was always a drink in my hand! Incredibly well priced, very personable, and extremely professional. I'll be recommending him to my friends when they decide to tie the knot.

Tom Bees from Bariste was an excellent bartender and an even better wedding reception socializer. The guests liked him and his service. We provided all the alcohol with his input and guest counts. We ordered his service where he would bring his own setup, his bar setup looked perfect. He also coordinated well with the caterer and DJ.

Tom was absolutely fantastic! Could not ask for any better! Bar ran smoothly!

Tom was amazing. We are so lucky to have had him recommended to us by our venue. He was so friendly and he knows how to treat the bride and groom! He was a wonderful edition to our wedding. We had almost 300 people and there was no line at the bar at ANY point! Thank you so much Tom! From the Langdon’s!

Tom was the best bartender ever. As the father of the Bride he did an admirable job of keeping me cool. Guests loves his professionalism and humor.

Cincy Bartiste did a wonderful job at my daughter's wedding! The bar set up was awesome and bartenders were professional and nicely dressed.

Tom was so kind and helpful! He helped my family and I every step of the way, especially with figuring out signature cocktails and the ratio of alcohol we needed to buy. Can not recommend him enough!

Tom and his team were amazing! They answered all of our questions leading up to the wedding day and on the day of. They were very easy to work with and did a great job keeping everything going smoothly the day of!

Tom Bees was professional, friendly, and fun. We used his bartending services for my daughter’s wedding. Our guests absolutely loved him. I would highly recommend Cincy Bartiste for your bartending needs.

Tomm was awesome! He was super helpful and flexible. He informed us of how much alcohol we would need for our guest count and answered any questions we had. Our guest loved him as well!

Tom from Cincy Bartiste was professional, fun, very reasonably priced and a great bartender at my son's wedding. He worked with my son and daughter in law to come up with a menu that included specialty drinks and various cocktails. He made the drinks exactly to their specifications and was friendly and a pleasure to work with. He provided his own bar and display which was elegant and an asset to the venue. Thank you, Tom.

I would absolutely recommend Cincy Bartiste! We used this bartending service for our wedding, and it was an excellent experience. The bar was neatly set up well before guests arrived, and was ready to go as soon as the ceremony was over. I never saw a line build up, despite always seeing our guests with drink in hand. We provided a list of Mixed drinks that we wanted to offer, and they were made fantastically and our guests loved them. The overall experience was great, and Tom was very helpful when it came to planning our drink menu and determining how much we needed. Absolutely worth it.

Tom was incredible! He was extremely helpful in providing us information on how much alcohol we needed and even how many bags of ice we needed and where to get them. He was so kind to all of our guests and our guests had nothing but nice things to say about him! He was on time, professional, and kind. I would recommend Tom and his company to anyone!

Tom was incredible, took care of everything and made sure to make sure our guests felt comfortable the entire event! Highly recommend if your looking for an affordable high energy bar tender for your wedding!

If you are like me, then you have scrolled through hundreds of vendor reviews hoping to find the best one. This is your sign to stop scrolling!! Tom is amazing!!! We were blown away with how many of our other vendors already knew him, and all had nothing but great things to say. From beginning to end, Tom was always quick to answer any questions we had and even helped with deciding on how much alcohol we would need to purchase. We loved that Tom had so many different options/packages online to choose from. We had the flexibility and freedom to pick and purchase our own alcohol. He arrived the day of, set up his own bar and that was it! Tom also handled our entire wedding by himself! I really didn’t know how one person could serve 140 people all alone, but he did! And even better, there was never really a long bar line all night! He made sure that drinks were being served, but also took the time to talk to our guests! All of our family and friends thought he was great! I would 100% recommend Tom to anyone!

Tom and Becca were wonderful. Tom helped us with what alcohol and how much to purchase and was always very prompt to answer any questions we had. Becca did a great job running the bar and getting everything set up and organized. Guests had great things to say about her. Thanks again!

We decided last minute to have a bartender for our wedding and we are SO glad we did! Tom was so organized and personable. He brings a beautiful white bar, which is the exact one we wanted to rent anyway. Our guests loved him. We would highly recommend!!!

Tom Bees bartended our wedding and did an amazing job! He was very professional and very kind towards all of our guests. He was at the venue early to set up with time to spare as well as dressed appripriately for the occasion. My husband and I and all of our guests were very pleased with his service.

Tom of Cincy Bartiste was incredible to work with. Communication was on point and continually throughout the wedding planning process. Tom was flexible with making what ever special drinks we wanted to have available during the wedding. Tom was extremely helpful with what all to order and how much of each. He was spot on! We never ran out of drinks and didn't have too much left over either! Which was perfect. Tom brought his own bar and coolers. All very professional looking! Tom did a fantastic job managing a crowd of 140 people all by himself. The line was never too long. He was friendly and personable with all our guests. Lots of our guests even took photos with him because they enjoyed him as the bartender so much! I can not recommend Tom enough!!!!

Great experience with cincy bartiste for our wedding last week. Tom made it so easy to set up/ schedule and gave us a pretty accurate number for drink amounts. Rebekah was our bartender for the day of and everyone loved her. Our drinks were always full. Would highly recommend and would use again!

Tom of Cincy Bartiste was fantastic for our wedding. He brought his bar set up and coolers, which looked great in our tent. He was very warm and friendly, and kept our guests happy. Leading up to the wedding he was very communicative and available to talk through what we needed and help us figure out what would work best. Would highly recommend.

Tom was fantastic! Communication beforehand was amazing, he was punctual and very professional, all of our guests commented how fun he was as the bartender and how friendly. He took trash out all night (his and regular venue trash). He moved around our fridge supply to get leftover food to fit in, he was helping restock our food table even though that was not something he had to do. I would recommend him and his business to anyone that asks and would use him again in a heartbeat if we had another big event!

Tom was a fantastic bartender. He was prepared, friendly and very entertaining. Our guests loved him, and our wedding was made much more lovely and lively by him being there.

Thomas from the get go was courteous & professional but makes you feel like you've known him awhile...he helped with figuring quantities since I was purchasing everything for the reception. He arrived on time as promised on his contract & was amazing throughout the wedding reception. We had 130 guest and I did not hear anything negative . For future bridal parties, maybe label the wines or alcohol that is specifically for your bridal party...there was a little confusion despite the drink menu provide and the bridal parties wine was served to our guest and we had bought limited quantities just for them. That was the only sanfoo...but he found an alternative and of course the bride was happy! His prices are reasonable. He called the week of the wedding to confirm everything and ensure I had bought the correct quanties he suggested. We actually had very little left over beer/wine .