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From portable Guinness dispensers and complete mobile bars to temporary installations on your venue's own bar, VIVA provides Guinness hire for weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK.
Need a Guinness keg and pump together? Hire the dispenser from us and we can help you arrange a compatible keg and suitable gas through our drinks suppliers.
Hire a Guinness dispenser, a complete mobile bar or professional draught installation. We can help arrange your keg and gas too.
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Whether you need a portable dispenser, a complete mobile bar or Guinness installed at your venue, we'll help you choose the right setup for your event.
Looking for a permanent Guinness installation for your pub or venue? Explore our draught installation services.
Already have a bar at your wedding or event venue? We can temporarily install professional Guinness dispense equipment onto a suitable existing bar or counter, then return to remove it after your event.
Perfect for venues that already have a bar but want to offer draught Guinness without hiring a separate mobile bar.
Subject to venue approval, access, available space and technical requirements.
Enjoy draught Guinness at your wedding, party or event without hiring a full bar. We deliver a portable Guinness dispenser by courier, with setup instructions for the agreed equipment configuration.
Need a keg and gas too? We can help you arrange compatible supplies.
£200 refundable equipment deposit applies. Keg and gas charged separately.
Hire a freestanding Guinness-themed mobile bar for your wedding, private party or corporate event. We deliver and install the bar, with the appropriate dispense equipment agreed for your event.
Guinness can be served alongside draught lager and cider, with multiple taps available to suit your event.
Drinks, gas and staffing arrangements confirmed in your quotation.
Our team provides a fully staffed bar with draught Guinness, lager, cider, wines, spirits and cocktails. We'll tailor the drinks selection, equipment and service hours to your event.
Guinness Keg & Pump Hire
Want proper draught Guinness at your event without hiring a complete bar? Hire a portable Guinness dispenser from VIVA and arrange your own compatible keg and gas, or ask us to help source them.
Dispenser hire only
Already have a Guinness keg and gas supply arranged? Hire a portable dispenser from VIVA and we'll confirm which connections are required for your setup.
- Portable Guinness dispenser
- Courier delivery and collection
- Dispense connections agreed for your keg
- Setup instructions
- £200 refundable equipment deposit
Dispenser, plus help with keg and gas
Need the Guinness keg and gas as well? We can help you arrange compatible supplies through our drinks suppliers, subject to availability in your area. Tell us your event date and postcode and we'll check suitable options.
- Dispenser hire through VIVA
- A compatible Guinness keg sourced through our suppliers
- The right dispense gas arranged alongside it
- Compatibility checked against your equipment
- Supplier pricing and delivery confirmed separately
Guinness kegs and gas are not included in the £199 dispenser hire. Supplier availability, deposits, delivery and any additional charges are confirmed separately.
How it works
Choose your dispenser
Hire a portable Guinness dispenser from VIVA, or get in touch if you're not sure which setup you need.
Arrange your keg and gas
Supply your own compatible Guinness keg and mixed gas, or ask us about suppliers for your location.
Prepare for your event
We'll confirm the connections your booking needs and send the setup instructions with the equipment.
For our standard lager and cider dispenser setups, the built-in air compressor can be used where compatible. Traditional draught Guinness requires a suitable mixed-gas supply, arranged separately. We'll confirm the requirements for your chosen drinks and equipment.
Temporary Guinness Installations for Events
Already have a bar at your wedding, party or corporate venue? We can temporarily install a complete draught Guinness dispense system onto a suitable existing bar or counter, without the need to hire another bar.
Our team delivers, installs and tests the agreed equipment before your event, then returns to remove it afterwards.
Already serving lager or cider? We can also install Guinness alongside your existing draught selection, subject to available space, suitable equipment and venue approval. It does not necessarily mean replacing what the venue already has.
- Traditional Guinness harp font
- Professional beer cooling and dispense equipment
- All necessary beer lines, fittings and gas equipment
- Installation, testing and collection
- Additional Guinness taps available for larger events
Everything You Need to Know About Guinness Hire
Whether you're hiring a portable dispenser or arranging a temporary installation on your venue's bar, we'll help you organise the equipment, Guinness and glassware for your event.
Professional Guinness Dispense
Guinness requires specialist dispense equipment to achieve the correct pour. We provide the appropriate cooling systems, taps and connections for your chosen hire package.
Serving More Than Guinness
Our mobile bars can serve Guinness alongside draught lager and cider, and extra Guinness taps can be added for larger events. The number of taps, the equipment and the gas for each drink are confirmed for your booking.
How Much Guinness Will You Need?
A standard 50-litre Guinness keg contains approximately 88 pints before any wastage. We'll help you estimate the quantity required based on your guest numbers and expected consumption.
Guinness Keg Supply
Arrange your own compatible keg, or ask us to source one through our drinks suppliers. Kegs are priced separately from the equipment hire and we'll confirm the keg type and connections before your booking.
Guinness Pint Glasses
Branded Guinness pint glasses can be hired alongside your equipment, subject to stock and the booking agreed.
Dispense Gas
Traditional draught Guinness requires a suitable mixed-gas supply, arranged separately from the equipment hire. We confirm the requirements for your chosen drinks and equipment before delivery.
Permanent Guinness & Draught Beer Installations
Opening a new pub, refurbishing an existing bar or upgrading your draught beer system? VIVA supplies and installs permanent Guinness and draught beer dispense systems for pubs, restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues across the UK.
From individual beer fonts and dispense lines to complete bar installations and refurbishments, we can assess your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.
A permanent installation is quoted on its own terms. The £549 event figure on this page is for temporary installations only.
Enquire about permanent installation → See our installation services →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire a Guinness keg and pump together?
You can hire a Guinness dispenser from VIVA, and we can help arrange compatible keg and gas supplies through our drinks suppliers. The keg and gas are priced separately, with availability confirmed for your location.
Is the Guinness keg included in the £199 hire?
No. The starting price covers the portable dispenser hire. A £200 refundable equipment deposit also applies. Kegs and gas are separate.
Does the dispenser need a separate gas cylinder?
Traditional draught Guinness requires a suitable mixed-gas supply, arranged separately from the hire. We'll confirm the requirements for your chosen drinks and equipment before delivery.
Can I use my own Guinness keg?
Yes, provided it is compatible with the dispense setup. Let us know the keg size and where you're sourcing it so we can confirm the connections you'll need.
Does the keg arrive with the dispenser?
Not necessarily. The dispenser comes from VIVA by courier, while kegs and gas may be delivered separately by a supplier. We'll confirm the arrangements for your event.
Can I hire just a Guinness dispenser?
Yes. Portable Guinness dispenser hire starts at £199, with a £200 refundable equipment deposit. You'll need a compatible keg and a mixed gas supply.
Can we serve Guinness alongside lager and cider?
Yes. Our mobile bars can be configured to serve Guinness alongside draught lager, cider and other suitable drinks, and we can temporarily add Guinness to an existing venue bar where the setup allows. The number of taps and the equipment required are confirmed for your event.
How many pints are in a Guinness keg?
A 50 litre keg contains roughly 88 UK pints before serving losses.
Can you install Guinness on an existing venue bar?
Yes. For weddings, parties and corporate events, we can temporarily install Guinness dispense equipment onto a suitable existing bar, then remove it afterwards. We also provide permanent Guinness and draught beer installations for pubs, restaurants and other commercial venues. Both services depend on the venue and technical requirements.
Arrange Your Guinness Hire
Whether you need a portable Guinness dispenser, help arranging a keg and gas, a complete mobile bar or draught Guinness installed at your venue, tell us about your event and we'll help you choose the right setup.
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