Allan did a fantastic job. He kept the guests engaged with great conversation and handled the specific drinks we requested. When he wasn't busy at the bar, he checked on the guests to see if anyone needed anything. Would definitely hire again. read more

Allan was amazing! Very attentive, professional and friendly. He exceeded my expectations with above and beyond service!

Allan has bartended my friend's party more than once and was absolutely fantastic each time. In fact, he was so good that my other friend remembered him and booked him a year later for a going away party. He is affordable, professional, clean, relaxed and super friendly. My friend was able to enjoy herself at her party while Allan had complete control over the bar making sure everyone had drinks and giving out water throughout the night to make sure we stayed hydrated. After the party, he stayed and made sure everything and everyone was good before leaving. Allan is a wonderful bartender and I recommend him to anyone throwing an event or a party. 10/10 read more

He is a top notch professional! We hired Allan for our weeding at the General's Residence that consisted of 130 guests. From the pre-planning he would respond quickly to emails and phone calls. He provided a detailed list of what was needed and the day before the wedding he checked with us about any questions or details that should be addressed. During our event he was fantastic. He was super-friendly and made sure all our guests were taken care off. At the reception he would go around the tables to make sure everyone had plenty of drinks. Our guest came up to us and told us that Allan was doing an excellent job. He was on top of things and made sure to cut off any guest that were getting a little to drunk. He made the bar run smoothly and without any complications or problems. I would recommend him and hire him for any party of event. Thank you Allan! read more

Allan was great. He tended bar at our 70 person event, took a big chunk of responsibility off my shoulders and was fun to work with. He was professional and also fun. He was available and easy to communicate with from the start, initiating emails and following through at all phases of planning and the event. He helped us with a menu, a shopping list, and thought ahead about party issues that we may never have considered. Allan does his job well and you can have fun at your event - what more could you ask for? read more

Wow! What a professional. Provides above and beyond service before, during, and after event. Before event: Provides full shopping list of what is needed for the event Will customize drink menu per any specifications you might have Extremely responsive to any issues or concerns you may have. Reaching Allan via phone or email is never an issue and he always replies very promptly. During event: Great with clients. Friendly, speedy, and extremely professional. Knows his trade. Ensures cleanup happens throughout entire event so drinks and containers are not strewn around. Went above and beyond on this. Brought in great help for the event. Melissa was great as well. After event: Did an amazing job cleaning up. Left everything in a better state than he found it. Organized trash and recycling Ensured everything was good before leaving. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend Allan's services. Reasonable prices and great service. read more

I am a personal chef and small scale caterer. in September I was cooking for a huge party (175 people) and the bar duties were mine as well. Preferring to just concentrate on the food and service, I turned to Allan Brown. Allan was extremely professional, talented, and most importantly, reliable. I did not have to even think about the bar during the evening as he kept everything in control and the line moving quickly. To boot, Allan is an enjoyable guy - great for conversation and he knows his client. I would highly recommend Allan and his staff (they were great too!) to anyone who is throwing a party and would rather enjoy the moment than worry if everyone is waiting for drinks or running out of supplies. read more

We used Allan for an outdoor event of about 175 people. Many of the group frequently hit the bar area at the same time. Allan did a great job of keeping the flow going while remaining personable and efficient at the same time. The drink selections were no too demanding, but what he did have have to mix, he did well. Another event is coming up soon and we will not hesitate to use him again. read more

I hired Allan for my husband's 29th birthday party which had about 40 guests. Allan was very professional and responsive, as well as flexible as our situation changed. He even started cleaning up during the party. It seemed like he was in control at all times and took pride in the service he was providing. Not to mention the fact that everyone raved about their drinks! I would highly recommend him. read more

We found Allan on craigslist and I was super happy with just how he presented himself on his website and such before I even spoke with him! His prices are great and he was such a huge help the night of the party. When there was no one rushing the bar, he made the rounds bringing fresh beers and topping off drinks. He provided a shopping list for us before the party and brought many of his own supplies. He even came in costume (it was a Halloween party). Definitely recommend him - he was very relaxed and calm, had it all together and made sure people had bottles of water as they left to stay hydrated. read more

Professional, affordable ($35/ hour for a party of about 30 folks-- you supply your own liquor), knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly-- four stars right there. The fifth star, Allan gets because, w/ his stature and strength (he lugged up a case of wine and a another box of 1.75 liter bottles of alcohol up three flights of stairs-- in one trip, on his shoulders), he could probably double as a bouncer if things got out of control :) The stars aligned so that we were able to book Allan for a house party, with two days advance-notice (someone else had canceled-- their loss, our gain!). He was immediately on it: he let us share the kind of vibe we were going for, helped us develop our cocktail menu, made some practical, money-saving suggestions; sent us a buying guide; then, subsequently allowed us to give him our feedback and make some minor changes to our offerings. He arrived an hour before the party started, made himself a bar out of our compact kitchen (w/o complaining about the two cooks behind him, frantically pulling stuff out of the ovens, and getting plates ready); then provided us with hours of great bar service, that kept our guests happy, and us (the hosts) carefree and able to mingle with everyone. Everyone raved at how well he made our signature drink and how friendly he was (he seems to be a jack-of-all-trades-- he had something smart to say to everyone!). No question about who we'll ask to tend the bar the next time we decide to play hostesses with the mostest(es). read more

Hiring Allan is more than worth the money - he takes control of the bar, makes sure all your guests have drinks in their hands, and cleans up after. You don't have to worry about anything. He is also a good conversationalist but is not inappropriately chatty - does a good job of only engaging guests in conversations when appropriate. He had a nice touch of giving water to guests when they were leaving. He got strong compliments from our guests. He bartended a 50 person party for my wife and me. I am definitely using him again. read more

I hired Allan to bartender our friend's 30th BDAY celebration this past Saturday. The level of service far exceeded what I anticipated. Not only was he able to serve guests (about 90 people) without making anybody wait, but when the bar was not busy, he was able to walk the party and clean up dirty plates and glassware. Once he arrived, I did not have the worry about the bar - everything was handled with grace, care and professionalism. And yes, he makes some great signature drinks (Margaritas and Pineapple Splashes). I had a great time at my party because I knew the bar was handled by a pro. He was a personable and knowledgable when I was putting the event together, down to providing a shopping list for the bar. I can recommend Allan for an event that needs someone to come into a situation and run the show from top to bottom. His presence was worth the investment! read more

Allan is a great bartender. I hired him to bar-tend at my 30th birthday party, and I was very happy with his services. We talked on the phone prior to the party to discuss what I wanted. He asked the right questions about what types of people would be there, and he made suggestions about drinks to offer and ways to control the budget. A week before the party, he sent me a shopping list so that I was sure to have ample offerings without overdoing it. He arrived early, set up, and started making drinks as I put the finishing touches on the spread. He even offered to help me finish grilling the sates or putting other food out. Throughout the party, he walked around making sure everyone had enough to drink. He even brought me a drink when I was outside causing trouble with kids from the high school party down the block. On top of it all, he makes a mean margarita. My guests were very well taken care of, and I was delighted. read more

I believe I found Allan on Craig's List. I remember his ad saying wonderful things about his experience, but the thing that really stuck out was being able to enjoy your own party. I planned a surprise 30th for my husband and it was such a pleasure to be able to enjoy the party. Allan dealt with my last minute freak outs, helping me decide what the party should/should not have (I'm new to the Bay Area, so I didn't know what to expect or what guests may expect). He even added wonderful touches, suggesting that him and his assistant (Anna) wear football jerseys that fit in with the party's theme. Honestly, I do not think I could've pulled off the party without him and his reassuring words. On the day of the party, he set up ahead of time to ensure that the minute guests walked through the door they would be able to have a drink. He helped with setting up, and during the party he kept everything together. My guests were very happy with their drinks (and yes, he makes a MEAN Margarita!) and his level of service. Allan and Anna actually brought people drinks to their tables! They also cleaned up throughout the party and stuck around to help with clean up after the party. REALLY REALLY amazing service and just the nicest people ever. And the best part? I also had a great time:) read more

Allan Brown was the bartender for my 70th birthday celebration. We had over 100 people attend this event. From his arrival which was very prompt Allan took control of setting up the bar, bringing of the ice , and organizing both the bar and being a cordial face to our arriving guests. Many of our guests remarked what a nice guy he was and how efficiently he operated. He also helped in the clean up. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again and would highly recommend him to others. read more

We hired Allan for a Salon Grand Opening party based on his amazing reviews, and everyone was right! He was wonderful! Professional and fun! He told us he wanted up to be able to kick back and have fun, and he would take care of making sure everyone was taken care of and pick up glasses in between. Our party was a success and Allan helped that happen. I would 100 % recommend him, and hire him again for any party or event! Thanks Allan!!! read more

allan is a fantastic bartender. i have had him bartend for me twice now and he's fantastic, above and beyond a great bartender. he helped me set up, clean up and of course made amazing drinks. i actually considered changing the date of my upcoming party so that he could make it as he initially told me he was already booked on that date! read more