Classic cocktails, poured at your event

Top Shelf Tom

Mobile Bartending

A personal bartender for private events in Lincoln and Omaha. You stock the bar; I plan the menu, pour every drink and leave you free to enjoy your own party.

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Tom laughing while shaking a cocktail behind the bar

Meet Tom

I’m Tom, and Top Shelf Tom is just me: one bartender, from your first message to the last pour. My favorite events have a theme to chase. For a recent rooftop tiki party I built a four-drink menu just for the night: Painkillers, Jungle Birds, Saturns and Planter’s Punch. That’s how I like to work. I learn what you and your guests enjoy, build the menu around it and keep the drinks coming all night.

Behind the bar

Scenes from that rooftop tiki party.

Tom adding umbrella garnishes to three cocktails

A cocktail strained from a shaker into pineapple glasses

A row of finished cocktails in pineapple glasses

The Top Shelf Tom bar set up under a tent at a rooftop party

Two cocktails on a patio table beside a printed drink menu

Events

WeddingsCocktail hour through last call, with a signature drink for the two of you.
Private partiesBirthdays, anniversaries and backyard nights. Put down the bottle opener and spend the night with your guests.
Corporate eventsClient nights, team celebrations and open houses, with a tidy, professional bar that reflects well on you.
Holiday partiesSeasonal cocktails and festive mocktails for the office party or a house full of family.
Graduation partiesDrinks for the grown-ups with IDs checked, plus mocktails so everyone can raise a glass.
Showers and milestonesBridal showers, baby showers and big birthdays. Mimosas, spritzes or a fully alcohol-free menu.

How it works

Tell me about your event: the date, the place, how many guests and what you like to drink. I’ll follow up with a few questions and a quote.
We plan the menu together, mocktails included, and I tell you what to buy. You pick up the alcohol.
I arrive early to set up, run the bar for your event and pack everything out when we’re done.

Questions

Do you provide the alcohol?

No. Under Nebraska rules I can’t sell or supply alcohol, so you buy it and I pour it. I’ll help you work out how much to buy for your menu and guest count. You pay store prices instead of a venue’s markup, and any unopened bottles stay with you.

Can you run a cash bar or sell drink tickets?

No. I work hosted, private events where guests don’t pay for drinks. Selling drinks, drink tickets or cover charges for alcohol needs a liquor license in Nebraska, so if you need a cash bar, look for a venue or caterer that holds one.

How much does it cost?

Every event is quoted on its own, based on your date, guest count, hours and menu. Send me the details below and I’ll put a quote together.

Where do you work?

Lincoln, Omaha and the towns around them. If you’re farther out, ask.

How far ahead should I book?

As early as you can. Weekends go first, especially in wedding season and around the holidays. Short notice is fine if the date is open.

Can you create a cocktail menu for our event?

That’s my favorite part. We’ll build a short menu around your event, like the four-drink tiki menu I poured at a recent rooftop party.

Can you make alcohol-free drinks?

Yes. Alcohol-free drinks get the same care as the cocktails, and I can plan a menu that’s entirely zero-proof.

Do you check IDs?

Yes. I only serve guests 21 and over, and I’ll stop serving anyone who’s had too much. I’m there to keep your party fun and safe.

Request a quote

Tell me about your event and I’ll get back to you with a quote. Weekend dates fill up first.

Or email tom@topshelftommy.com