Voted "Best of Columbia 2021"
South Carolina
Service area
E.J. Bridges
OWNER
MAZE Bartending Service is a mobile bartending company located in Columbia, SC that specializes in weddings. This dedicated team works to bring excellent bartending services to every event through its extensive expertise and superb customer service.
Committed to serving delicious, expertly crafted beverages, the business ensures that every staff member is nationally licensed in bartending and mixology. Nearlyweds consult with the team and select their preferred spirits, wines, beers, and other beverages to create a drinks menu tailored to their taste. Your guests can celebrate your special day while sipping a classic cocktail, a glass of bubbly, or their favorite lager, all chosen by you.
The mobile bartending company caters to groups of all sizes and can service indoor and outdoor events. With its focus on masterfully mixed drinks, and its staff’s professional and personable attitude, MAZE Bartending Service fits seamlessly into weddings of all styles. The team can travel throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
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Bar & Drinks
Bartenders
Beer
Champagne
Liquor
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Signature Cocktails
Wine
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E.J. Bridges
Owner
Hello Everyone! I am E.J. Bridges, owner of MAZE Bartending Service. With years in the the bar and wedding business, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to provide services across the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. As a graduate of the ABC Bartending School, I have been trained in the skill of bartending and mixology. ABC is one of the largest bartender training establishments in the nation with locations from coast to coast throughout the United States.
Reviews
4.5
out of 5.011 reviews
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MAZE Bartending Service received glowing reviews for their outstanding service, affordability, and professionalism. Reviewers especially appreciated their bartender Tracy, who received numerous compliments at weddings and engagement parties. The team was commended for accommodating specific requests, providing great conversations, and even creating personalized cocktails for guests. Overall, they were highly recommended for any event, with guests expressing satisfaction with their services and pricing.Hannah B
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5.0
2/26/2024
Maze Bartending was absolutely wonderful to work with from the moment I reached out about the different packages they offered. They are were one of the only bar services that I fou...
nd within our budget. Our bartender, Tracy, was the absolute best at our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests about Tracy.
Jordon H
3.0
11/24/2025
We enjoyed the bartender's services, but there were several issues overall that disrupted our wedding day. When booking, I signed a contract with MAZE that stated that I, as the cl...
ient, would provide the alcohol and that they, as the vendor, would provide mixers. I specifically asked for mixers to make Moscow Mules and Margaritas. This contract also stated that they would arrive no later than 1 hour prior to the start of our service time, and in many email communications with them they stated that they would be bringing their own tablecloths and everything else that they needed.
What actually happened on our wedding day was very different than what was agreed upon - the bartender arrived after 3:00 pm with no tablecloths and asked my wedding coordinator where the mixers were. My father-in-law had to leave the venue to get the mixers she requested in order for bar service to start at 4:00 pm for cocktail hour as agreed upon.
When I sent an email about all of this directly to MAZE, they essentially told me that none of this was true. They tried to tell me that the bartender arrived at the venue earlier that day, but for some reason did not speak with the coordinator (and no one saw her until after 3:00 pm). They also stated that a different person from the company arrived at some point in the night with the mixers, rather than them being provided by us as clients. They offered a reimbursement for use of our tablecloths, but nothing for the mixers that I know were bought by a family member. They also indicated that I should have sent an inventory of what alcohol I was going to provide beforehand, yet they never reached out to request this from me before the event.
Overall, the pricing is what initially made me choose to book with MAZE. The service from the bartender was great, but there seems to be miscommunication internally.
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Shavon P
5.0
1/27/2024
MAZE Bartending Service did a great job at my Brother's engagement party! They were professional yet fun and had great conversations. Definitely worth booking!!!
Amber L
1.0
11/18/2023
If I could give 0 stars, I would. MAZE Bartending provided all of the wrong alcohol; the selections were discussed over the phone a year ago and MAZE Bartending did not make note o...
f the selections. 2 weeks before the wedding, MAZE Bartending reached out to confirm timeline, but did not verify alcohol selections though they made no notes about what we wanted. According to the owner, they assumed what we wanted and sent the bartender with all of the wrong stuff. She was only able to serve for 2.5 hours, though they were contracted to 4 hours. The bartender had to leave to get the beer we desired, and a guest had to run to the liquor store and pay for a few bottles of liquor out of his pocket. We will be contacting further to ensure a partial if not full refund.
0 out of 5. Do not book MAZE Bartending.
Lauren C
5.0
10/29/2023
I can't recommend MAZE enough. They were so good to my husband and I and went above and beyond our expectations. They were so helpful in the planning process and accommodating to u...
s and our needs for our wedding. Everyone at our wedding had amazing things to say about them. We truly enjoyed having them at our wedding and I couldn't have asked for anyone better!
Olivia A
5.0
9/19/2023
Super affordable and outstanding service! Would 100% recommend them for your big day!
Response from MAZE Bartending Service on 09/29/2023
Thank you so much for your review! We wish you both extreme joy in this new chapter of lif...
e!
Kristen S
5.0
6/01/2023
Highly recommend Maze Bartending! They were great to work with, very professional and kind. They were also the best prices we found! They even worked with our budget when we wanted...
to include craft beers . Our guests raved about the cocktails they created based on guests preferences (“the pink one” especially). You can’t go wrong with booking this team. They did an amazing job and at an excellent price!
Jessica S
5.0
2/06/2023
EJ was great! Everything was great! Would recommend for any event! We are so glad we found them.
Elizabeth T
5.0
11/20/2022
Cannot recommend MAZE enough! They were so much fun and kept the drinks flowing smoothly all night. Absolutely incredible!!
Nicholas P
5.0
6/27/2022
This is the best bar service for your money hands down! I asked for beer and wine because we didn’t have the budget for liquor. Later though out of curiosity I asked about adding t...
wo signature cocktails. They said that would only be $30 each! That’s crazy good! For 150 people!
If you’re not interested in paying to have some old beat up truck parked outside to bartend or some fancy setup and you’d rather have those savings go straight to your pocket then opt for Maze!
EJ was so professional, kind, and efficient. I let them select the beer and wines according to their expertise and they chose so well! Wonderful picks and the cocktails were great. I absolutely loved working with these people and their prices were PHENOMENAL! 10 out of 10 stars I’d recommend to anyone!
Tyson M
5.0
5/16/2022
MAZE Bartending Service was a really big help in making my reception fun and energetic. The staff were kind and courteous. Would definitely book again!
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