Mijays Bar drinks display

    Cultural Bar Experience

    Traditional Drinks Bar Hire London & Kent

    A styled traditional drinks bar for London and Kent weddings and engagements. Choose sobolo, asaana and pine ginger with styled bar service, or ask about a simpler drinks-only format. Snacks are separately priced; palm wine is a separate optional extra. Your proposal confirms menu, guest allowance, staffing, glassware and travel.

    Choose your service

    Traditional drinks, small chops or a styled local bar? Book the services you need, separately or together. Main meals are by enquiry only, subject to a confirmed menu, not included in these drinks and snack options.

    Styled traditional drinks bar

    from £1,799

    Traditional Ghanaian drinks with styled bar presentation.

    A styled focal point for your reception, with a drinks menu and service arranged around your event. Your tailored quote lists servings, bar setup, staffing, glassware, service time and travel.

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    Traditional snacks

    £8 per guest

    Plantain chips, Achomo / chin chin, Ring doughnuts, Nkate cake, Adaakwa, Aburo ne nkate. Available selections for your tailored menu, not all included at the starting price.

    Choose snacks-only or add styled presentation and tray service to suit your occasion. Your tailored quote lists the selected snacks, portions, presentation, any staff and travel; drinks cost extra.

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    Starting prices apply to the named service, not a combined package. Your proposal confirms guest allowance, menu, staffing, glassware, setup and service time. Your quote confirms travel, staffing and setup costs before you book.

    Optional add-on snacks

    Separate from your drinks booking. On a snack booking, only the agreed snack menu is standard.

    • Traditional snacks (£8 per guest)
    • Canapés (£23 per guest)
    • Meat pies, quoted separately
    Enquire about add-on canapés

    Meat pies are an optional add-on, quoted separately from the agreed snack menu. Peppered gizzard is an optional premium extra.

    Optional add-on drinks

    Drinks are not automatically included with snack catering.

    • Traditional drinks such as sobolo, asaana and pine ginger
    • Palm wine is an extra, subject to confirmation

    Palm wine is a separate optional extra. Availability, venue requirements and appropriately licensed supply and service must be confirmed before booking.

    Enquire about optional palm wine

    We reply within 24–48 hours. A 40% retainer with your agreed proposal secures your date. The remaining 60% is due 14 days before your event.

    Drinks With A Story

    A Bar That Honours the Tradition, Not Just the Aesthetic

    Traditional African drinks carry meaning. Palm wine at an engagement ceremony. Sobolo at a family naming day. Chapman at a Nigerian wedding cocktail hour. When these drinks are served well, by people who understand what they represent, the moment is elevated. When they are served badly, the meaning is lost.

    Mijays Bar provides traditional drinks bar hire across London and Kent for weddings, traditional engagements and family celebrations. Discuss your drinks selection and presentation with our team.

    A mocktail bar or local bar experience can be discussed alongside traditional drinks. Your proposal confirms each selected service and its price.

    What's Included

    Traditional Drinks Bar Options

    Select the services that suit your event. Your written proposal confirms inclusions, staffing and pricing; related services are optional.

    Sobolo, Asaana & Pine Ginger

    Choose traditional Ghanaian drinks for your wedding, engagement or family celebration, with your final selection confirmed in the proposal.

    Palm Wine (Optional Add-On)

    Discuss our separate palm wine bar hire service. Availability, venue requirements and appropriately licensed supply and service are confirmed before booking.

    Canapés & Traditional Snacks

    Discuss canapé catering or traditional snacks alongside your bar service. These are separately priced services, not automatic inclusions.

    Styled Presentation

    Discuss the bar and food presentation around your event theme. Your proposal confirms the styling and equipment provided.

    Professional Event Service

    Our team provides professional event service. Staffing, setup requirements and service timings are confirmed for your booking.

    Dietary Requirements

    Please tell us about dietary requirements when enquiring so we can confirm what can be accommodated.

    Plan Your Cultural Bar

    Choose the Drinks That Matter to Your Celebration

    Tell us which drinks and ceremonial moments matter to your family. Sobolo, asaana and pine ginger can be discussed as part of your drinks selection, with your final menu confirmed in the proposal.

    A mocktail bar or traditional snacks can be discussed alongside the drinks service. Palm wine is a separate optional bar service, not an automatic inclusion.

    Share your date, venue, guest numbers and service timings. We reply within 24–48 hours and confirm your bar options, logistics and pricing before booking.

    Suitable Occasions

    Where Our Cultural Bar Shines

    Engagement Ceremonies

    Traditional Weddings

    Naming Ceremonies

    Cultural Showcases

    Funerals & Memorials

    Family Gatherings

    Pricing Guidance

    Traditional Drinks Bar Pricing

    Traditional drinks bar hire is quoted for your menu, guest numbers and venue. The prices below are published starting points for related bar, wedding and snack services, not a fixed traditional-drinks package price.

    Luxury Local Bar Experience

    from £1,799

    Mocktail Bar Hire

    from £499

    Wedding Packages

    from £1,899

    Traditional Snack Catering

    £8

    per guest

    All packages are bespoke and final pricing depends on guest numbers, menu selections, staffing requirements, venue location and event specifications.

    Food & Drinks Gallery

    Drinks & Presentation

    Close-up of mocktail glasses
    Canapés arranged on a platter
    Lineup of mocktail glasses

    Coverage

    Coverage

    We provide traditional drinks bar hire across London, Kent, Essex and the surrounding Home Counties.

    Central London
    Croydon
    Bromley
    Greenwich
    Bexley
    Dartford
    South East London
    Essex
    Kent
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    Why You Can Book With Confidence

    Registered, Rated and Insured

    Fully Insured
    Food Hygiene Registered
    Professional Service Team
    Bespoke Event Experiences

    Common Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I book a traditional drinks bar in London or Kent?

    Send your event date, venue, guest numbers and preferred services through the enquiry form. We reply within 24–48 hours to discuss availability and a tailored proposal.

    How much does traditional drinks bar hire cost?

    Traditional drinks bar hire is quoted for your event. The displayed prices are starting points for related services, not a fixed price for a traditional drinks bar.

    Can food and drinks be booked together?

    Canapés, traditional snacks, traditional drinks and mocktail bar service can be discussed together. Your proposal confirms your selected services and pricing.

    Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

    Please tell us about dietary requirements when enquiring so we can confirm what can be accommodated.

    What if my venue has access or service restrictions?

    Share your venue location, access details and service timings when you enquire. We will confirm the logistics and available service options before you book.

    Is palm wine included?

    Palm wine is an optional add-on through the separate palm wine bar hire service. Availability, venue suitability and appropriately licensed supply and service must be confirmed before booking.

    Ready When You Are

    Let's Plan Your Event

    Share your event details and we will create a bespoke proposal tailored to your vision. No obligation, no pressure, just a thoughtful conversation about what you want to create.