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Victoria McNeil
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💍 The Busy Barkeep is a woman-owned mobile bartending service based in Nicholasville, KY, serving weddings all across the Bluegrass.
I’m Victoria—a former teacher turned cocktail curator—and I started this business because I genuinely love being part of people’s biggest celebrations. Over the past few years, we’ve had the chance to bartend for 150+ weddings, from laid-back backyard receptions to full-scale ballroom events.
We bring everything you need for a beautiful, seamless bar experience—except the alcohol. That means mixers, garnishes, ice, bar tools, and a setup that looks just as good as your décor. You’ll also get a customized shopping list so you know exactly what (and how much) to buy—no guesswork, no overspending.
Our style leans clean, elevated, and a little bit fun. Think fresh ingredients, thoughtful details, and cocktails that people actually remember. We also offer custom drink menus and rotate seasonal options depending on the time of year.
Most importantly, we care a lot about how your day feels. We show up prepared, keep things running smoothly, and make sure your guests are taken care of—so you don’t have to think about the bar at all.
If you’re looking for a bartending team that’s reliable, easy to work with, and focused on making your day stress-free (with really good drinks), we’d love to be part of it. 🥂
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Meet the team
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- AleciaBartenderHi, I’m Alecia—bartender with The Busy Barkeep and BFF to the owner! 🍸 As a proud mom of two, I bring the same energy, care, and heart to every event that I do at home and in my restaurant. Hospitality is my passion, and I love making people feel celebrated—my smile and upbeat energy are my secret ingredients behind the bar. And when it’s time to kick back, I make (and enjoy!) a mean Old Fashioned. 🥃
- Victoria McNeilOwner & Lead BartenderMeet Victoria—owner of The Busy Barkeep, former teacher turned business owner, and proud supporter of other women chasing their dreams. ✨ She built this business for her little girls, determined to be a role model and show them that women truly can do it all—including running a successful business with heart. With a passion for hospitality and celebration, Victoria has grown The Busy Barkeep into more than just a bar service—it’s a community. And when she’s not mixing up cocktails for clients, you’ll find her making (and enjoying!) a mean Aperol Spritz… or two… or three. 😉🍊🥂
- CodyBartenderMeet Cody—bartender with The Busy Barkeep, proud husband to Victoria, and girl dad through and through. 👨👩👧👧 When he’s not working as a respiratory therapist, you’ll find him behind the bar helping make celebrations unforgettable. Cody says bartending is his favorite side gig because it helps pay for family vacations and dance lessons for his daughters—and because he loves getting to join in on other people’s parties. 🎉
- CatBartenderMeet Cat—bartender with The Busy Barkeep, proud mom to a sweet little girl, and BFF to the owner, Vic. Her superpower? A perfect mix of responsibility and nurturing care, which makes her the kind of bartender you can always count on. And when the night calls for it, she’s known for making (and enjoying!) a mean Moscow Mule. 🥂
- ChrisBartenderCalm, confident, and always quick with a smile, Chris brings a professional touch and a steady hand to every event. A proud girl dad of two and a financial planner by day, he knows how to balance precision with fun — whether he’s crafting cocktails or keeping a busy bar running seamlessly. Guests love his easygoing personality, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for helping every celebration flow effortlessly from first pour to last cheers.
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The Busy Barkeep delivers outstanding, professional bartending for weddings with fast, organized communication and helpful extras like drink menus and shopping lists. Bartenders are personable, efficient, and often go above and beyond to keep guests happy and handle issues. Highly recommended for stress-free, well-run bar service at large events.Review photos
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Karli A
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5.0
11/23/2025
We hired The Busy Barkeep for our wedding and they were nothing short of amazing. Alecia was an absolute superstar — warm, hilarious, professional, and somehow everywhere at once. ...
Our guests raved about her all night!
Not only did she keep the drinks flowing and the vibes high, but she also went way above and beyond… like literally helping me go to the bathroom in my wedding dress before the ceremony. If that’s not elite-level service, I don’t know what is. 😂
Alecia made everyone feel welcome, remembered drink orders like magic, crafted perfect cocktails, and kept the whole bar running smoothly without ever losing her smile.
If you’re looking for a bartender team that’s talented, reliable, and genuinely fun to be around, The Busy Barkeep is your sign. We’re so grateful for Alecia and the entire team for making our day unforgettable — and for saving me from a bathroom disaster! 💛🍸✨
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 04/22/2026
This absolutely made our day—thank you so much for such an incredible review!
Alecia trul...
y is a superstar, and I’m so glad that came through on your wedding day. She has a way of making everything feel effortless while taking amazing care of everyone around her—and yes, sometimes that means stepping in for those unexpected, behind-the-scenes moments too! 😂
Hearing that your guests were raving, the drinks were flowing, and the energy stayed high all night is exactly what we aim for. And the fact that we could play even a small part in making your day feel smooth, fun, and stress-free means everything to us.
Thank you again for trusting The Busy Barkeep with such a special day—we’re so grateful to have been part of it! 💛🥂
Julie B
5.0
5/08/2026
Very responsive and easy to work with! Really enjoyed working with them.
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Katelyn F
5.0
5/04/2026
Victoria and her team were amazing from start to finish! Very easy to work with, great communication and organization, and professional staff. They have a variety of service option...
s to cater for different budgets and helped me figure out what was best for my wedding day. I can’t recommend them enough!
Ashley M
5.0
4/20/2026
Absolutely fantastic service from this group. The bartender went above and beyond with no only cleaning up more than just the bar area, but also making sure to help keep my mother ...
who was holding my sleeping 6 month old, was comfortable. I highly reccomend these guys.
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 04/22/2026
Ashley, thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you had s...
uch a great experience with our team.
I especially love hearing this—those little behind-the-scenes moments, like stepping in to help and make sure your mom (and your sweet baby!) were comfortable, are exactly the kind of care we strive to provide. It’s never just about the bar for us—it’s about taking care of the people, too.
Thank you again for trusting us with your event—we’re so grateful we got to be a part of it! 🥂
Vincent F
5.0
10/25/2025
We are extremely happy with our experience working with the Busy Barkeep! They were very helpful in answering all of the questions we had and made the process as easy on us as poss...
ible, even going so far as offering to do little extras like create a drink menu for us.
The bartender was awesome as well! He was very nice and personable, and on more than one occasion I noticed guests were hanging around the bar station just to chat with him lol He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a full drink in their hand and were having a good time, and I can say without a doubt he definitely added to the proceedings vs being just a “background character”.
Anyone looking to hire a bartender for their event, I HIGHLY recommend these guys!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 10/26/2025
Thank you so much, Vincent! 🥂 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience — ou...
r goal is always to make things as easy and enjoyable as possible from start to finish. I’m so glad your bartender helped keep the energy up and the drinks flowing — that’s exactly what we aim for! We truly appreciate you trusting The Busy Barkeep for your event and taking the time to share such kind words. Hope we get to celebrate with you all again in the future! 💙
Erica S
5.0
9/26/2025
It was such a pleasure to work with The Busy Barkeep for our wedding reception. Victoria is so organized and walked me through planning with ease. Our bar was perfectly stocked, ou...
r bartenders Alecia and Cat were such a joy to have, and we had guest after guest compliment how well they did. Don’t pass this one up!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 04/22/2026
Erica, thank you so much for this thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure working with ...
you and being part of your wedding day. I’m so glad the planning process felt smooth and that everything came together exactly as it should—that’s always the goal!
Alecia and Cat will be so happy to hear your kind words—I’m lucky to have such an incredible team. And hearing that your guests were complimenting the bar all night is the best feedback we could ask for.
Thank you again for trusting us with such a special day—we’re wishing you all the best! 🥂
Kailynd L
5.0
9/22/2025
They were amazing at my wedding! Everyone was so nice and communicated well during the planning process. Couldn’t recommend anyone more!!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 04/22/2026
Kailynd, thank you so much! It truly means a lot to hear that you had such a great experie...
nce. We loved being part of your wedding and are so glad everything felt smooth and well-communicated—that’s always our goal. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 🥂
Danielle P
5.0
8/17/2025
The Busy Barkeep was an absolute wonderful team to have on our wedding day! I reached out just a couple of weeks before our big day and Victoria was incredibly helpful in setting u...
p all of the details in such a timely manner. Communication was insanely fast & she was so helpful in working with us to find what would work best for us. We were also provided a shopping list based on what we were serving, including the ingredients for our signature cocktails. This was so helpful! On the day of, they did such a wonderful job serving us & our guests! We had around 230 guests at our wedding & everything seemed to go very smoothly. We got a lot of compliments from guests on the cocktails. The entire team was so kind & seemed to greet everyone with a big smile! Would definitely recommend The Busy Barkeep!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/17/2025
Hey Danielle! Thank you for the glowing review! We had a lot of fun bartending your weddin...
g and just want to say thanks for letting us be a part of your big day!!
Lindsey N
5.0
8/05/2025
HIGHLY recommend — if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Victoria made it SO easy and stress free for me. She knows exactly what she’s doing and handles it all for you if you ...
want her to. She provides a form to fill out so she knows exactly what to expect and what you want, she even gives you a list of recommended alcohol favorites and how much to buy of each (because I had no idea). Absolutely wonderful experience, I would recommend to anyone.
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/05/2025
It makes my heart happy that we were able to take the pressure off you and help out! Thank...
s for including us in the celebration and thank you for your kind words!!! We had a blast bartending your beautiful wedding!
Maura C
5.0
7/13/2025
Victoria was an amazing bartender for our wedding and even saved the day with a very thoughtful water station after our caterer broke down their drink station earlier than what we ...
had expected. She was communicative, friendly, and did exactly what we needed her to. Could not recommend booking Victoria for your event more!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/05/2025
I am so glad we were able to help when the caterer left! We always come prepared because w...
e just never know what will happen!!! You looked absolutely beautiful and we are thankful you let us be a part of your big day!
Sarah C
5.0
4/11/2025
The Busy Barkeep was super professional and easy to work with! I would definitely recommend her.
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/05/2025
Thank you for letting us be a part of your event!
Anonymous
5.0
4/10/2025
My husband and I absolutely loved Victoria and The Busy Barkeep. It went smoother than expected and all of our guests were kept happy. The bartender was professional and tidy. (Ref...
erence photo attached) Id like to CHEERS the busy barkeep. Thank you again because it was a night to remember
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/05/2025
Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your event! Congratulations and we wish ...
you a long and happy marriage!
Jessica H
5.0
4/10/2025
Victoria with The Busy Barkeep was on her A+ game all afternoon! Kept all my guests happy and offered and served several of the best drinks I have had in a long time! She is respec...
tful, responsible, and easy going. 10/10 I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
Response from The Busy Barkeep on 08/05/2025
Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed your day AND your crowd! What a FUN group!!!
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