the barSmith

Premium Traveling Bar Services, LLC

About the barSmith

the barSmith: Premium Traveling Bar Services, LLC is a mobile bartending service based in San Diego, CA, with nearly 20 years of experience and over 300 weddings and private events in the bar and catering industry. I take great pride in providing top-tier service, treating each event as if it were my own. From start to finish, I work closely with every client to ensure their vision is brought to life, whether it’s creating a signature cocktail that matches their theme or customizing their entire bar experience.

Fully licensed and insured, I guarantee professionalism, expertise, and personalized service at every event. No question is too small—I’m here to address every detail, even up to the last minute. As your point of contact throughout the entire process, you’ll never have to worry about lost communication.

I offer a variety of packages designed to accommodate everything from intimate gatherings of 50 guests to large celebrations of up to 250 people. You can choose from up to 4 bartenders (events with over 125 guests will require 2) and a fully equipped bar, including bar tools, linens, décor, ice coolers, garnishes, napkins, and straws. I provide services for no less than 2 hours (see Bar Packages Page for details), with setup and takedown included. My packages are priced for 4 hours of service, but I can adjust pricing based on your event’s duration.

At the barSmith, your guests can enjoy custom cocktails, wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Additional services include cups, ice, mixers/sodas/juices/syrups/purees/water, glassware, and customized package options.

About Robyn

With a fun, lively attitude and a genuine love for engaging with guests, I take great joy in creating the perfect drink for each person. With 19 years of experience in the restaurant and bar industry, having worked over 300 events—from concerts to weddings—I’ve become fast, efficient, and most importantly, adaptable. I’m dedicated to professionalism and will see every event through from start to finish, ensuring no overlaps with other commitments. My goal is always perfection, and I go above and beyond to ensure every client is thoroughly satisfied. Communication is key, and I can guarantee that all your needs will be met.

Originally from Pennsylvania, I moved to North Carolina to attend Catawba College, where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Directing. After making my way to the West Coast, I’ve called San Diego home for the past 14 years. Throughout my career, my passion for bartending has kept me in the restaurant industry, where I began working for a catering company, expanding my expertise with a wide variety of events. After a while I decided to venture out on my own, so I could showcase my skills and provide an even more personalized experience. There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing I played a role in making your special day unforgettable.

Reviews

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I recently hired the barSmith to host my husband's 50th birthday. We had close to 100 people over the course of four hours. The bar setup consisted of beer, wine, mixed drinks and shots. Robyn assisted in the planning, handled the setup and the execution was flawless. I found Robyn to be very personable, responsive, and reliable.

Robyn was absolutely amazing. She was on site well early enough to get all set up and was ready to go quickly. She brought a great personality and service to our event and we couldn't have been happier with our choice to work with her. Thanks Robyn, we'll see you at the Christmas party!

Robyn was absolutely hands-down the best vendor I booked for my wedding. She was highly professional and responsive and designed our wedding bar menu precisely as we wanted - a bespoke experience. She brought another bartender who was terrific as well, and the drinks tasted FANTASTIC!!! Everyone raved about them, and I'd give her more stars if I could. I wish to recommend her to anyone, and I will certainly use her again for other events we will have. I'd strongly recommend going directly to her vs. booking your bar through your catering company. It's well worth it!!

We hired the barSmith for our rooftop event. Robyn was our amazing bartender! She was organized and set everything up beautifully before the event. The drinks were tasty and she even created a gorgeous drink sign to accommodate our drink creations! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Robyn was incredible to work with! She was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the party prep, including providing recommendations on the quantity of alcohol to purchase, and creating our custom beverage sign for the event. On the day of the event, she showed up early, ensuring the bar was impeccably set up for the party start. Her service during the event was excellent and all was cleaned up perfectly. I would highly recommend her!