The Coach and Horses mobile bar
Wedding Mobile Bar Hire Across South Wales
The venue is booked. The photographer is sorted. Now let’s make the bar the easiest decision you make.
Bring the Coach and Horses to Your Event
From arrival drinks to the last round of the night, we bring a full working pub bar to your wedding venue. Draught beer, cocktails, toast drinks, games and a team who know exactly what they are doing.
What We Cover: Full Wedding Drinks Service
A wedding bar is not just the evening. Here is what we can cover across your whole day:
Arrival drinks
Prosecco, fizz, Pimms or soft drinks as guests arrive and move from the ceremony. We set up and serve before you even make your entrance.
Afternoon reception
Draught beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks through the afternoon. The bar opens properly and runs continuously.
Dinner drinks
Table wine service during the wedding breakfast if required. We can work with your caterer to coordinate timing.
Toast drinks
Champagne or prosecco poured and ready for the speeches. Every guest gets a glass at the right moment.
Evening bar
Full draught bar for the evening reception. Draught beer, bottled beer, wine, spirits, mixers and a full soft drinks range.
Last orders
We coordinate closing time with your venue, give a last orders call and handle the breakdown cleanly after your guests have gone.
Not every couple needs all of this. We build the package around your day. Tell us what you need and we will tell you exactly how to make it work.
Why Choose The Coach and Horses For Your Wedding
A team your guests will trust from the first drink
The Coach and Horses team have been running a working pub bar in Abergavenny for years. On your wedding day, you get the same people who do this every week. Not a hired crew assembled for the occasion. The team who know exactly what they are doing.
The buy-back guarantee
Plan generously without worrying about waste. If your guests drink less than expected, we buy back any unopened, sealed bottles after the event at cost price. Draught stock is not included, but for bottled beer, wine and spirits, you only pay for what was consumed.
Draught beer, properly served
Bottles are fine for a garden party. For a wedding reception, draught beer served cold from the tap looks and feels different. We bring full draught setups: Staropramen, Madri, Carling, Guinness, Felinfoel, Atlantic Pale Ale, Cold River Cider and Rekorderlig. Your guests get a proper pint.
The bar that becomes part of the evening
We bring the full pub atmosphere: LED lighting, darts and games. The bar is not just a place to get a drink. It is where your guests gather, relax and the evening takes shape. That is what a great pub does, and it is what we bring to your wedding.
Scales to your wedding, whatever the size
Whether you have 60 guests in a walled garden or 400 in a marquee, we build the setup to match. Tell us your numbers and your venue type. We will tell you exactly what is needed.
A signature cocktail for your day
We can work with you to create a drink named after you both, served at the reception, on the menu board, something guests remember. It is a small detail that turns the bar into part of the story of your wedding rather than just a place to get a drink.
Wedding Mobile Bar Hire in South Wales, From a Real Working Pub
There is a moment at every wedding that becomes the story people tell for years. The ceremony is done. The photos are finished. Everyone moves to the bar.
The Coach and Horses is a real pub in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. A pub that has been running a bar, day in and day out, for years. When we bring the mobile setup to your wedding, the same experienced team that runs the bar in Abergavenny every Saturday is the team serving your guests. You can feel the difference.
We have worked at barn receptions, marquee parties, tipi venues, walled gardens and manor houses across South Wales, Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Bristol and Exeter. Whatever your venue, we know how to fit in, set up early and run a bar your guests will remember.
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Our Proccess
Step 1
Check your date
Get in touch with your wedding date, venue and approximate guest numbers. We confirm availability within 24 hours. No commitment required at this stage.
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Planning meeting
We sit down (in person or on a call) and go through everything: drinks selection, quantities, arrival drinks, toast service, setup times and any special requests. You leave knowing exactly what is happening and when.
Step 3
Venue coordination
In the weeks before your wedding, access times, setup location, power requirements and last orders will all be agreed and in place.
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Wedding day setup
We arrive before your guests. Arrival drinks are ready before the ceremony ends. The bar is fully set up and running before the reception begins. You will not be thinking about the bar at all
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Evening service and breakdown
We run the bar through to last orders, coordinate closing with your venue, then handle the full breakdown after your guests have left. Any unused stock is settled via the buy-back.
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What do we need from the venue?
In most cases, we simply require adequate space for the bar setup, access to power, and a water supply. We recommend contacting us at least two weeks before your event to allow time for planning and venue assessment.
Wedding Venues We Cover
We’re based in Abergavenny but travel across South Wales, Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Bristol, Bath and Exeter. If your venue is within range, we’ll make it work, and if you’re not sure, just ask.
Venue types we regularly work at:
- Barn receptions
- Marquee and tipi weddings
- Walled gardens and outdoor ceremonies
- Manor houses and country estates
- Golf clubs and hotel receptions
- Vineyard weddings
- Back garden and private land events
Areas Covered Include But Not Limited To:
Abergavenny, Monmouth, Brecon, Cardiff, Newport, Usk, Hereford, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Pontypridd, Swansea, Bristol, Bath and Exeter.
Not on the list? Get in touch anyway. We’re willing to travel for the right event.
The bar your guests talk about starts with one message.
Tell us your date, your venue and how many people you are expecting. We will confirm availability within 24 hours and put together a package that fits your day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wedding mobile bar hire cost in South Wales?
The cost depends on your guest count, the drinks package, and how many hours of service you need. Most weddings in our area are priced on a per-guest basis for open bar packages, or a minimum spend for cash bar setups. Rather than a generic price list, we give every couple a personalised quote based on their day. Get in touch with your date, venue and guest numbers and we will come back to you within 24 hours.
Do I need a licence for a mobile bar at my wedding?
For prepaid packages where the couple covers the cost upfront and guests drink freely, licensing requirements are usually straightforward. If guests are paying for drinks individually, a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is required. As a licensed pub, we are very familiar with TEN applications and handle all licensing arrangements as part of your booking. You do not need to sort this yourself.
How far in advance should I book a wedding bar?
For summer Saturdays, as early as possible. Dates between April and September fill up quickly, particularly for 2026 and 2027. We can work with as little as two weeks notice if the date is available, but we recommend at least 6 months for any peak-season wedding. Early booking also gives us more time for the planning meeting and drinks selection.
What is the buy-back guarantee and how does it work?
When we plan your drinks package, we help you estimate quantities based on your guest count, time of day and event length. If your guests drink less than expected and stock goes unopened, we buy it back after the event. You only pay for what was consumed. It is the fairest way to plan a wedding bar budget, and it means you can be generous rather than cautious with your quantities.
Can you do arrival drinks for the wedding reception?
Yes, and this is one of the things that makes the Coach and Horses setup different from a standard bar hire. We arrive early, set up the arrival drinks station before the ceremony ends, and have prosecco or your chosen drink ready as guests come through. It is a detail that lifts the start of the reception and your guests will notice it.
Can you work with our venue coordinator?
Yes. In the weeks before your wedding, we can contact your venue directly to agree setup access, power, positioning and last orders timing. Most couples have enough to think about without managing a conversation between two suppliers. We can take that off your plate completely.
Do you cover outdoor weddings and marquees?
Outdoor and marquee receptions are a big part of what we do across South Wales, Monmouthshire and the wider area. We bring windbreaks and weatherproofing for open setups. We are experienced with tipi venues, barn receptions, walled gardens and back-garden weddings. Let us know your venue type when you get in touch.
Can you cater for guests who do not drink alcohol?
Yes. Every booking includes a full soft drinks range. We can also include non-alcoholic beer and alcohol-free wine on request. When we plan the drinks list together, just let us know your guests’ preferences and we will make sure everyone is looked after throughout the day.
These are the wedding-specific questions, for general booking policies, insurance and logistics that apply to any event, see our full FAQ page
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