Testimonials

"Amazing bartenders for any event! I used them for my wedding this past weekend, and I can't say enough great things about them and their service! The guests loved the staff and their drinks! Super helpful and responsive along the way, too! Highly recommend :)"

"I can’t say enough good things about Blue Book Barkeeps! They helped me from start to finish with making fun delicious drinks that fit my husbands party theme. Nate was so fun to work with and understood I was from out of town and had a wild schedule so he really helped walk me through the process. The night of the party the staff was amazing and added to vibe of the night. Also if a guest didn’t like one of the signature drinks they whipped up something crazy good. If only there were more stars I could give them! Cheers!"

"We came to New Orleans with 10 friends for a long weekend to celebrate my husband’s birthday. In short notice Nate worked with me to plan the perfect afternoon of cocktails in our condo while we were getting ready for our evening out. Ian was so fast to get back to me, incredibly responsive, and helped me figure out exactly what we wanted for drinks and what would work best for us. The price for the service was more than fair and worth every penny! Our bartender Ian was wonderful. So professional, so much fun, and made us absolutely delicious cocktails! It was the perfect end to our afternoon start to our evening."

"Blue Book Barkeeps was such a wonderful addition to our bachelorette party. From planning with Nate, to Ian our top notch bartender the whole experience was excellent. I couldn’t recommend Blue Keep enough - if you’re thinking about booking them do it!! You won’t be disappointed."

"Phenomenal barstaff (Maggie and Megan), drinks and communication with Nate, the owner. Had a fantastic 50th birthday celebration in our home and Blue Book Barkeeps was an incredible addition to our party. We highly recommend them. So professional and so kind to our tipsy guests. Nate designed a bespoke, Japanese themed cocktail our guests went nuts for. Thanks so much for being a part of my special day."

"HIRE THEM NOW! Working with Blue Book Barkeeps has been a dream. Nate was so responsive, professional, and on his stuff. The two lovely women who came to help organize and keep my wedding venue looking fresh were amazing. So kind, fun, and they made that place look as if we hadn't even been there in no time. Couldn't recommend more."

"From initial contact and consultation through post-event cleanup, everything was excellent. I expected their team to be great but they exceeded our expectations. I can’t recommend them enough. We will definitely be using them again."

"I contacted Blue Book on the strength of some other online reviews because I wanted a bartender to sort of upgrade my annual holiday party. I ended up hiring both a bartender and a catering attendant through Blue Book, and it was a really great experience. Both people were so professional and nice. My guests were really happy and so was I. I was amazed at how much they actually did to make the party run smoothly, setting up an entire pretty bar, creating some special drinks for guests, buying and bringing great mixers and garnishes, refilling and tidying food area throughout, emptying trash, and even washing up. I’m already wondering how early I can reserve for next year’s party! I worked with Ian and Heather and highly recommend them. But I suspect based on my experience and all the other glowing reviews that they do not have any mediocre people. Definitely a 10/10."

"Highly recommend Blue Book Barkeeps! Working with them was effortless, the bartender was great, and the drinks were top notch craft cocktails. This is not your average corporate event rum and coke bartender; expect to have cocktails that rival your favorite craft cocktail bar. Couldn't recommend more, will definitely use them again."

"Ian was the BEST bartender for our bachelorette party in Nola. He made the most delicious cocktails, kept the party playlist going, and had such a fun energy that really made our day so fun! Would recommend him to anyone!"

"I was in NOLA recently for a close friend's birthday celebration, and we chose Blue Book Barkeeps for our party, and couldn't be happier with our decision. Our bartender Ian was fantastic from top to bottom. Friendly and easygoing, entertaining and knowledgeable, and the drinks he crafted from local spirits we phenomenal! The gin & tonic he made with Gentilly was easily one of the best I've ever had.I can't recommend BBB enough! Thank you for being a part of our special weekend!"

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Blue Book Barkeeps for a friend's birthday party and I must say, it was a fantastic experience. From start to finish, the bartender, Ian, who was easy-going and knowledgeable, provided excellent service and made sure that everyone had a great time.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the classic New Orleans drinks that the bartender expertly crafted. Each drink was not only visually stunning but also delicious and perfectly balanced. The guests were thoroughly impressed and many of them commented on the Ian's attention to detail and the high-quality ingredients that were used. In addition to being a fantastic bartender, Ian and Blue Book Barkeeps was incredibly professional and easy to work with. He arrived on time, set up quickly, and made sure that everything was taken care of so that we could relax and enjoy the party. He even went the extra mile to make sure that the drinks were perfectly garnished, adding to the overall presentation.

Overall, I highly recommend Blue Book Barkeeps for anyone looking for a top-notch bartending experience. They exceeded all of our expectations, and I would not hesitate to use their services again in the future. Thank you, Blue Book Barkeeps, for helping to make our friend's birthday party a truly memorable event!"

"We booked Ian for our bachelorette party and had the absolute BEST time! He was so fun, made the most delicious drinks and went above and beyond to snap the perfect group photo for us. What a legend. Can’t recommend him enough!"

"We used Blue Book Barkeeps for my Dad’s 80th birthday. Great experience from the start. Nate worked with me to understand my vision for the party. He helped me fine tune the drink menu to make it a unique experience while staying within my budget. Our bartender, Ian, was prompt, professional, and personable. I could tell he loves what he does and he is very good at it. I would recommend Blue Book Barkeeps to anyone who wants to take their party, big or small, the 'the next level'."

"Great service!!! Knowledgeable. Timely. Helpful. Fun! Blue Book Barkeeps stepped in to help us with our grand opening where we served approximately 70 people. Even though I was late asking, their team stepped up to make sure our event went smoothly. Desi showed up on time and went above and beyond to make sure we were set up and ready for guests. They did such a good job we’ve asked them to help with our wedding, too! I cannot recommend Blue Book Barkeeps enough. If you need a barkeep for your party - large or small - look no further! You’ve found them!"

"I used Blue Book Barkeeps for an after jazz fest porch party. From the planning stage, to the actual execution and event I was so pleased. I expressed my vision and Nate took it from there. He planned a bar menu, itemized what we needed, and purchased everything so I didn’t have to worry about it. The bartender Ian was on time and set everything up perfectly during a very heavy traffic time of jazz fest. The party went over so well in large part due to the awesome service from Ian. He was also flexible and stayed several hours later as the party lasted longer than expected. I’ll be using Blue Book Barkeeps for all my events in the future, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly."

"Blue Book Barkeeps goes above and beyond. We contacted BBB without knowing anything about them and it was a great experience from the beginning. Nate is super responsive and helpful. He helped advise what we needed for the bar and for our specialty cocktail. On the day of our event, Nate and Wendi arrived early with their equipment and had the perfect set up. Most importantly, our guests were kept happy throughout the event. Afterwards, they stayed to help clean up. We cannot recommend more highly."

"Blue Book Barkeeps made my private event a very special event because Heather the beautiful bartendress served my guests so that I as hostess could mingle and enjoy the party. She was so helpful and professional and even grabbed extra ice when my supply went low. The owner Nate was excellent with his communication while setting up the details and I will certainly rehire this company for future events. Thank you, Blue Book!"

"The BBB crew took care of us for our wedding reception & they were amazing. Nate helped us create a second signature cocktail for our party, including cooking a custom herbal tonic to really hit our flavor notes. The bar staff easily incorporated some last minute requests of ours (password protected bourbon) and made each and every guest feel special. The BBB team went above and beyond to make our reception drinks completely custom AND stress free!"

"In planning for my brother’s surprise 50th birthday weekend, we researched no less than 20 bartending services. We wanted something tailored to the local tastes of New Orleans with a craft cocktail whiskey / rye theme.

In short, Nate and his team delivered beyond expectations. Ian, the craft cocktailer, was outstanding, beyond knowledgeable about each spirit and curious about each guests tastes. And he delivered. Wow did he deliver.

There is no other service to research beyond Blue Book Barkeeps. If you hire anyone else, you’ll be disappointed. Having worked in the beverage industry for 20 years, I’ve never experienced a level of service and quality like I did with Blue Book. And all of the guests would echo the same sentiments."

"We wanted to saber a bottle of champagne… SO NATE ORDERED A SABER, champagne tower check, professional party service check, great, professional and friendly communication throughout the entire process check.

Such impeccable bar tending, ordering and kindness. As a hospitality industry professional it was important for me to have someone I could trust. This team was exactly that."

"My friends surprised me with this for my bachelorette and our bartender Ian was incredible. Best spicy margs and bees knees cocktails. He made specialty cocktails and was so engaging and funny. We love Ian!! Best bartending service!"

"Blue Book Barkeeps was absolutely amazing! Not only are they priced very reasonably compared to other mobile bars/bartenders, but they went above and beyond for my event. Nate is extremely professional and helped with so many little things throughout the day, including helping me create a shopping list, supplying things that would be hard for me to purchase myself, and running day-of errands for things we were running low on (waters, cups, etc). The experienced bartenders ensured the bar was flowing the entire time with high quality cocktails— everyone was complimenting the drinks and the speed at which the bartenders were pushing them out. They additionally handled clean-up, I barely had to lift a finger. Would definitely book with these guys again!"

"Blue Book Barkeeps turned what could have been a very stressful event into an absolute delight. While planning a post-wedding brunch for 60 people, figuring out how to have cocktails made and food on the table at the right time and with limited people to help, was making me pretty nervous.

I reached out to BBB upon the suggestion of a friend. In my first conversation with BBB, my worry evaporated. They were so knowledgeable about what needed to be done and gave me great suggestions for what to include in the bar. They were also very flexible. I bought the alcohol and they did all the rest of the shopping for me, taking another task off my list.

And then on the day, their bartender was an absolute superstar. She had the bar all set up and ready to go (with customizable bloody Marys!), took care of everyone and even stayed an extra hour because the guests were having too much fun.
Hiring Blue Book Barkeeps was absolutely the best decision and we're already looking for opportunities to work with them again."

"If you're looking for a bartending service that is professional, friendly and has the true spirits of New Orleans than Blue Book Barkeeps is the only place to call. Nate, Blue Book Barkeeps owner, understood that we wanted the best cocktails that New Orleans is famous for and Ian our bartender expertly created them with a vibe that we had known him for years, I can't say enough about how great the experience was and how highly I would recommend them. Cheers!"

"My first phone call to Blue Book Barkeeps was answered by Nate. He patiently listened to my request in planning a birthday celebration for my daughter. He always respond to my questions or inquiries involving party supply information in a timely, professional and caring manner. My plans changed several times but he always accommodated my needs.

When he arrived he was open to different set ups made suggestions and alleviated my worries about hosting. He was intuitive when mixing and serving guests while answering questions with a smile and a great demonstration. He served mocktails to my grandchildren with the same professionalism as an adult guest.

His suggestion of libation mixers, (fresh fruit shrubs and juices), classic cocktails and the finishing Praline liquor desert martinis were excellent. I highly recommend Blue Book Barkeeps for any celebration."

"Nate literally saved my nephew’s 21st birthday at the last second and still had room for me. He heard my horror story of people backing out and saved the day! He is so professional and very organized. He knew exactly what we needed and Anna was an amazing bartender. Highly recommend and can’t wait to work with y’all again."

"Blue Book absolutely killed it at my retirement party. Blaise and Bryson were true professionals, making a party of about 70 people a true "event". The cocktails were made quickly, bur always to precision, and even when a drink or two was spilled ( I know, is there anything sadder?), it was quickly cleaned up with no disruption to the celebration. These guys know what they're doing and I would use them again in a heartbeat."

"Blue Book Barkeeps was the perfect addition to our Mardi Gras Party! Desi was a great help Pre-party, made the best cocktails, helped clean up after, and was a great conversationalist. We will definitely be using Blue Book again!"

"Nate was incredibly personable. He had plenty of “cocktail” knowledge and history to share. But most importantly,, he made a delicious drink and had no problem keeping up with 20+ guests."

"We had a great experience with Desi - our fabulous bartender with a professional and beautiful set up. The whole process was smooth and communication was great. Would definitely recommend!"

"Nate and his team were so helpful and professional! I can’t say enough good things about them. And the DRINKS… amazing! Such great bartenders and great people!!!!"

"Could not have had a better experience. This took so much stress off of me. Highly recommend this business. The bartenders were so kind and knowledgeable. Everyone was truly impressed. VERY reasonably priced for the service provided."

"It was a great even & Desi was amazing. Great selection of drinks."

"We were fortunate to have several great vendors for our wedding at the BK House, but Nate and his staff at Blue Book quickly emerged as the most helpful and resourceful of any of them. We were out of town and doing the planning ourselves, and Nate advised us on items having little or nothing to do with the bar. Their staff were veterans and while I hope we didn't present any particular challenges, they would have been up to the task if we had. You can't ask for a more friendly and professional bunch."

"Nate was wonderful and easy to work with while planning our cocktail hours- he was a favorite vendor of our venue (Pharmacy Museum) and for good reason. He was timely and communicative with his planning and his team were well dressed in their NOLA best and on time. They were professional and charming with our guests and made a darn good cocktail as well! Blu Book will coordinate your glassware rentals, second line cups, alcohol, ad even assist with specialty cocktails! The team was fast, efficient and fun- a great choice for any event!"

"We worked with Blue Book Barkeep for our vow renewal, and they were absolutely fantastic! They crafted unique cocktails and ideas that perfectly matched our 'till death' theme and felt personal to us as a couple. From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive, meeting every request we had—including my dream of a champagne tower. Their creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail made our event unforgettable. I can't recommend them enough!"

"Nate and his team added so much to my wedding day! They went above and beyond to make ensure there was no stress on our end. The staff was so fun and helpful! 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone needing to hire bar service!"

"Their professionalism, drinks, and service was top notch! We booked them for a wedding at the last second, and Nate not only accommodated our requests but also worked with us when plans changed again. They also worked with us to develop a signature drink for the wedding, which worked well with the ambiance. Highly recommend!"

"Nate and his team at Bluebook Barkeeps were super professional and extremely helpful for our Rehearsal Dinner event. Before the event, Nate reached out to go over all the details, and his party attendant was there early to help set up. The dinner was chaotic (rainy!), and both of his employees were professional and kicked into overdrive. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs bartending and party attendant services!"

"Blue Book Barkeeps was incredibly professional to work with. Nate was very responsive, communicated quickly and effectively, and delivered what he promised. The bartender at the wedding, Heather, went above and beyond. They helped make the event exactly what the bride and groom wanted. We highly recommend!"

"The customer service Blue Book Barkeeps provided was stellar and our guests raved about how professional the bartending team was during our reception. The team was flexible, open-minded and willing to work with us through every detail of crafting unique cocktails for our guests. The party attendants ensured our event was set-up, bussed and cleaned up so that everything went smoothly. Absolutely recommend!"

"Blue Book Barkeeps was one of the best parts of our wedding reception! Their set up is so unique and really allowed us to provide what we wanted without any of the extra stuff that a lot of other bartending services come with. Their bartending skills were above and beyond—no Margarita mixers—everything was fresh! We had a really diverse mix of people including sober folks and Nate was really excited to helps us create a thoughtful experience for our all our guests. The bartenders were lovely, our guests were happy and we had a wonderful experience."

"The BBB crew took care of us for our wedding reception & they were amazing. Nate helped us create a signature cocktail for our party, including cooking a custom herbal tonic to really hit our flavor notes. The bar staff easily incorporated some last minute requests of ours (password protected bourbon) and made each and every guest feel special. The BBB team went above and beyond to make our reception drinks completely custom AND stress free!"

"I worked with Nate and the Blue Book Barkeep team for a wedding in February at Race and Religious and they were outstanding. Nate came in as a Hail Mary and took care of every request and handled our event with so much care. He was professional, kind and overall an incredible vendor to connect with. I felt so at ease as soon as we had Nate and his bartenders on for the event. I have only received incredible feedback regarding their work on the wedding day itself and can highly recommend Blue Book Barkeeps for any event of any size or style. I cannot wait to continue working with them on all future events."

"They were helpful throughout the whole process and had everything going smoothly. Nate helped with any question and his whole team went above and beyond!"

"NATE WAS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!!! We could not have asked for a more professional, talented, thoughtful, hardworking, creative, and just-all-around GREAT GUY to coordinate our bar at our wedding for over 200 guest at Race and Religious. Everyone raved about the quality of cocktails and service. Nate executed the entire evening flawlessly and went way above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. He truly was a huge part of making our wedding magical. You will not be disappointed in anyway by what Nate provides."

"Nate was amazing from the moment we spoke over the phone about my wedding reception details. His “can do” attitude and open communication immediately put me at ease. He was professional and extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise, which made my reception a huge success! This is a one-stop bar shop, and I cannot recommend Blue Book Barkeeps enough."