5.0
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“Where every hour is happy hour!”
We had a wonderful experience with Rivercity Bartending Service for my daughter’s wedding with approximately 150 guests! The two bartenders were absolutely amazing, polite, professional, friendly, and fantastic at what they do.
Chris was quick to respond to all of our questions, and communication was smooth and easy throughout the entire planning process. The team handled setup and teardown quickly and efficiently, and they remained completely professional from start to finish.
They helped make the day run smoothly, and we couldn’t have been happier with their service. I highly recommend Rivercity Bartending Service to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and outstanding bartending team for their wedding or special event. You won’t be disappointed!
Theresa H.
5.0
Communication before was easy and they were very helpful letting us know everything we needed! The bartenders worked great making quick drinks and were very kind towards our guests! Everything ran smoothly and I’m glad they were a part of our special night!
Alexis R.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We offer best in class TABC certified bartenders for any and every celebration. Although safety is our top priority at this time, providing each event with the best Bartending experience is our mission. Give us a call to book your upcoming event!
Max Cardenas
(210) 535-2428
Chris Mckinney
(210) 884-1340
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5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
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Rivercity Bartending receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for weddings and events, praised for excellent communication, professionalism, and helpful planning support. Bartenders are friendly, efficient, keep lines moving, and create a fun atmosphere while handling large crowds. They provide supplies, reasonable pricing, and reliable, seamless service.Review photos
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Theresa H
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Rivercity Bartending Service for my daughter’s wedding with approximately 150 guests! The two bartenders were absolutely amazing, polite, profess...
ional, friendly, and fantastic at what they do.
Chris was quick to respond to all of our questions, and communication was smooth and easy throughout the entire planning process. The team handled setup and teardown quickly and efficiently, and they remained completely professional from start to finish.
They helped make the day run smoothly, and we couldn’t have been happier with their service. I highly recommend Rivercity Bartending Service to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and outstanding bartending team for their wedding or special event. You won’t be disappointed!
Alexis R
5.0
Communication before was easy and they were very helpful letting us know everything we needed! The bartenders worked great making quick drinks and were very kind towards our guests...
! Everything ran smoothly and I’m glad they were a part of our special night!
Any questions?
Vicki L
5.0
Chris and Alexis were bartenders for my 80th birthday party! They were fantastic! They kept the drinks “moving” and were personable and engaging with the guests! A great experie...
nce!
Jordyn S
5.0
Chris was super helpful throughout the entire process! Definitely recommend!
Noahlee A
5.0
River city bartending was the vendor for my graduation party! They were super helpful by always setting up calls to go over details, readily answered all questions, and helped us c...
ommunicate with our venue as well! Super friendly staff and was able to keep up with our guests all night!
Steely L
5.0
I 100% recommend Rivercity Bartending! They checked in with me numerous times throughout the planning process, helped me make a shopping list, worked with our signature drink reque...
sts, and had really nice bartenders! Everyone loved them at the wedding, and we had zero complaints!
Tanya R
5.0
Very happy with this vendor! Owner Chris explained all details and gave recommendations with purchases to be made. Chad was our bartender for the night and was fun and carried conv...
ersation very well with everyone. Very impressed!
Jaycee G
5.0
Seamless service. We had bartender CJ and he was great! Definitely recommend.
Julio D
5.0
We couldn’t be happier with this vendor! Communication with the owner was effortless and professional, and the thoughtful touch of adding Dr. Pepper for my husband was appreciated....
The service was affordable, exceptional, and truly exceeded our expectations. Jordan, the bartender, was an absolute hit—fun, friendly, and engaging. Our guests are still raving about how fantastic he was! Highly recommend this vendor for anyone looking for top-notch service and an unforgettable experience.
Liana Z
5.0
We had the opportunity of working with this team and they were AMAZING to work with!
Cierra L
5.0
We had Jordan and Bailey bartending our wedding this last Friday and they were AMAZING! All of my guests loved them and they were so sweet!
Communication the whole process was GR...
EAT!! 10/10 recommend!!!
Abby R
5.0
Oh our guests LOVED our bartenders.
Chris (owner) was amazing in every way, helping and making sure we had everything for our big day.
Jillian and Kim (bartenders) were so dang ...
sweet, fast, and knew their stuff.
We highly recommend RiverCity to anyone for any event!
Jared G
5.0
Rivercity Bar absolutely crushed it at my wedding! Leading up to the big day, Chris was in contact with me the entire time — professional, responsive, and committed to making sure ...
his team was fully prepared. On the day of, CJ, Alexes, and Kimberly were beyond amazing. They brought great energy, kept the drinks flowing, and made sure our guests were taken care of all night long. They even made sure my cup was never empty during dinner — which did not go unnoticed! So many people commented on how fantastic the bartenders were. If you're looking for a bartending team that goes above and beyond, Rivercity Bar is it!
Dolly W
5.0
Rivercity Bartending did an excellent job at our wedding. I would highly recommend their services. They were very prompt in returning my calls, texts, and emails which I apprecia...
te when trying to make decisions for this very important day. They were professional, friendly, and easy to get in touch with. Their service at the reception was amazing. Rivercity Bartending is excellent.
Victoria C
5.0
River City Bartending was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From start to finish, they were professional, organized, and so much fun to work with. Our guests are s...
till raving about the amazing service and how friendly and engaging the bartenders were. They kept the drinks flowing all night, made custom cocktails perfectly, and added such a great energy to the reception.
Communication leading up to the wedding was seamless—they were responsive, helpful with planning quantities, and even offered suggestions we hadn’t thought of. On the day of, they showed up on time, set up quickly, and made everything run effortlessly. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing.
If you’re looking for a bartending service that will elevate your event and take great care of your guests, book River City Bartending—you won’t regret it!
Alexis B
5.0
Chris was truly incredible throughout our ENTIRE planning process. We talked often and he ensured he was always available to answer any questions we had. Even up until the DAY befo...
re our wedding he was helping us navigate some last minute changes/add ons. The price for their service was also very manageable and he worked with us to help make it a smooth process.
He was so helpful and patient. Our bartenders were also incredible. All of my guests were happy and pleased with their drinks and their top tier service. 10/10 recommend Rivercity Bartending for your next wedding or event 🤍
Taylor M
5.0
Rivercity Bartending was amazing to work with from start to finish! They were so helpful in all preparations and ensuring that we had everything we needed. It was so relieving to k...
now they had everything under control and were more than willing to offer any advice when needed. On top of everything leading up to the wedding being great, the bartenders at our wedding were AMAZING!!!! Of all the things about our wedding, I got the most feedback about the bartenders and how great they were! I will recommend Rivercity to everyone I know!
Kaitlin W
5.0
They were great! The bartender we had always remembered the drink I wanted! They were one of the recommended vendors by our venue.
Jeena P
5.0
Rivercity Bartending took care of our wedding on 12/7/24 and I cannot say enough great things about them! Chris was extremely helpful and really cared about us having a great exper...
ience with them, very open communication about anything and everything! Our bartenders CJ and Chloe were also fantastic! They made sure to take care of us with anything we needed on our big day and received many compliments from our guests about their service! Truly recommend them for any event!! Thank you all for making our big day great!!
Kennedy H
5.0
We could not be more thankful for our amazing bartenders the night of the wedding. We had amazing communication with Chris right from the beginning and it made everything so easy! ...
Truly could not recommend them enough!
Cheers!
Beatrice A
5.0
We loved their services! Great staff and they were so helpful! Not only was that a C plus but the prices were right in our budget and they even offered a military discount!
Raven B
5.0
20/10 experience with Rivercity Bartending! Cris and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with, they were attentive, responsive, helpful, and answered all my questions in a t...
imely manner. They made the best drinks and created a great atmosphere for all of my guests. Very thankful they were a part of my dream day, it wouldn’t have been possible without them!
Trevor M
5.0
Chris was easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and guided us with our bar needs. Julian was amazing. He pour great drinks and even came out on to the dance floor with us. Highly ...
recommend!
Tia J
5.0
Everything as more!
Chris was excellent and organized. We spoke periodically about the bar menu and set up and ensure everything was perfect.
Justin came out and bartended and ev...
eryone could not stop talking about how wonderful he is! Thank you all so much for everything!
Lindsey G
5.0
We hired Rivercity Bartending for my mother in law’s 60th birthday celebration. Everything was phenomenal! Chris took care of us for booking and he shared suggestions for an accura...
te bar list to purchase beforehand. Our bartender, Lindsey, was amazing! All of our guests loved her and she made great drinks! I will always recommend Rivercity Bartending 💜
Emily O
5.0
Rivercity bartending serviced our wedding in April 2024, they were super helpful throughout the wedding planning process. Our guests were never waiting long for drinks at the bar a...
nd all the drinks turned out great. I would recommend them to everyone for their services!
Dani S
5.0
Rivercity was great to work with and managed our 170+ person wedding at Gruene Estate flawlessly. Booking them was easy, they advised us on what types of drinks to order also. They...
supplied everything you'd need except alcohol. No complaints, would hire again 100%
Sandi B
5.0
Rivercity Bartending did a fantastic job at my son’s wedding May 10,2024.Bartenders CJ and Lindsey were super friendly and professional!! They nailed the signature drinks and remem...
bered my drink of choice each time I stopped by the bar😂
They were prompt at set up and left the area perfectly clean.
Thanks Rivercity Bartending for your outstanding service!!
Lacey J
5.0
We loved using Rivercity Bartending for our wedding. Chris was extremely attentive anytime we had questions or concerns. They managed our 175 person wedding perfectly.
Jack L
5.0
They were awesome and very professional. They handled our 150 person wedding very well.
Winter M
5.0
The best bartenders! The owner was very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. We had a 200+ wedding and they kept the bar line short and were always very nice to the guests! After the...
wedding I heard nothing but good things about the bartenders, definitely recommend them.
Ashley P
5.0
We had such a great experience! Excellent communication and customer service. I am very happy with RiverCity Bartending!
Ellie P
5.0
The Rivercity team was so great throughout the whole planning process! We loved working with Chris, and our guests all had great things to say at the end of the night! Highly recom...
mend them if you want professional, efficient, experienced bartenders!
Lesli B
5.0
This is the 3rd year in a row we've used Rivercity Bartending at our Young Life event! Chris and his associates are the best! Great attitudes, friendly with everyone, and very prom...
pt. Have recommended to others already!
Jose B
5.0
Max and Julian were the best bartenders we could’ve had. They were always on their game, super professional, very welcoming and hospitable
Jessika O
5.0
Phenomenal service, very professional, and everyone at the company has been very sweet and accommodating! The bartender we had was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating to all my r...
equests and the other guests. He showed up early to ensure everything was in place and ready for the reception. I highly recommend to everyone who needs a bartender to hire Chris and his company for any and every event you might have coming up, I know we will. ❤️
Lindsey D
5.0
Chris McKinney has been fabulous to work with since the first inquiry! All the bartenders were fantastic and friendly throughout the entirety of the night, but CJ was particularly ...
awesome! I have attended a wedding before my own and he was there and he had the best attitude and left a lasting impression! If you are looking for a bartender for your wedding, I would stop now and choose them!
Robert R
5.0
Gizel and CJ were awesome bartenders! Very friendly and made the night go very smoothly.
Brad A
5.0
Outstanding service, very professional, and very fast in serving drinks - kept the guest line moving quickly! Bartenders were knowledgeable and accommodating to several special req...
uests! They showed up early to ensure everything was in place and ready to be served after the ceremony.
Annika E
5.0
I hired Rivercity Bartending to serve at my wedding and they were amazing! Excellent communication with Chris, was always willing to hop on a call or text with super quick response...
times. They also provided all cups, napkins, ice, sodas, juice, mixers, etc. Would 1000% recommend.
Jacqueline A
5.0
Rivercity Bartending served at my daughter’s Quince and they did an awesome job.
Cristina R
5.0
Awesome service, fast and friendly.
Most of our guest were Spanish speakers and max’s team made it easy to communicate with they were fast and just amazing.
Patricia C
5.0
recommended 100%, from the beginning they were very friendly and helpful, everytime we had a question we got a respond within hours,oh and their prices are very reasonable. Max is ...
great!
Our bartender CJ did an AMAZING job, everybody was talking the next day how great he was, he remembered everybody’s drink including the flavor soda kids were drinking!
Out of all the vendors we used at our wedding we are the happiest with our bartender services! We wish Max and partners many years of succes and blessings 🙏🏻🎉
Kelsie R
5.0
CJ and Chloe were the bartenders for our wedding at Gruene Estate and they were awesome! Our guests loved them and they were very helpful throughout the night. Chris, the owner, ...
was very easy to work with and was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. They made everything seamless with bringing all the mixers, ice, cups, etc. We would highly recommend River City Bartending for your event!
Jarren F
5.0
We had two bartenders from this company, who were amazing! They served and satisfied our guests!
Cassandra S
5.0
The best bartenders around! 10/10
Thank you so much for making our special day so much more amazing. The level of professionalism and dedication your team has is amazing. Chris ans...
wered all our questions and was available anytime we had concerns or needed assistance.
For any future events we will gladly book with them again!
Samantha H
5.0
Rivercity bartending deserves more than 5 stars! Chris was AWESOME at communicating and guiding us with how much alcohol to buy and coordinating our event. The two team members tha...
t bartended for us made EXCELLENT drinks and worked efficiently to make sure everyone was having a great time. Highly, highly highly recommend and will definitely call them again for any future events!
Jamie J
5.0
Chris and the team were so helpful leading up and helping us with quantities to purchase. Day if they did an amazing job and kept a great pace with our crowd. Thank you!
Kelsi K
5.0
Really great management and professionalism. The bartender at our wedding was extremely nice and even stayed open an extra 15min for us. Thank you so much!
Response from Rivercity Bartending
Thank you for the kind review 😊
Crystal S
5.0
Chris and Max are experts at what they do! They performed monthly calls to see how things were progressing, came to the location of the event several months prior to scope it out,...
they showed up the day before and the morning of the event for set up, and stayed after hours to clean up. They by far exceeded our expectations!
They served over 600 guests, with 4 bars to staff, kept the wait in line short, and never compromised quality or service. Guests and event coordinators were extremely impressed with the attention to detail, friendliness of their staff and how well they executed the signature drinks.
I can’t recommend this company enough!
Response from Rivercity Bartending
Thanks Crystal! We had a blast. Let’s run it back!
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