Santa Cruz + California's Central Coast

Your bar,
beautifully handled.

Thoughtful cocktails and polished service, brought directly to your celebration.

Private Events  •  Weddings  •  Corporate

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The Sips by Syl experience

Great drinks travel well.

From the first pour to the final cleanup, Sips by Syl brings calm, capable hospitality to your event. You enjoy your guests; we handle the bar.

Service menu

Choose your pour.

Every booking includes professional service, planning support, bar tools, setup and bar-area cleanup.

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Pour Service

Starting at $420

Streamlined beer, wine and simple mixed-drink service for intimate gatherings.

  • Up to 40 guests
  • Three hours of service
  • Personalized quantity guide
  • One bartender
Ask about Pour Service

Clients purchase and provide all alcohol. Additional hours, travel, staffing and specialty requests are quoted separately.

Meet your bartender

Hospitality that feels effortless.

Led by Sylvia Bell, Sips by Syl is grounded in years of restaurant, private-event, luxury-hospitality and large-scale corporate service. Sylvia brings warmth, composure and sharp attention to detail to every bar she steps behind.

Whether you're hosting at home or welcoming a room full of colleagues, the experience stays personal, professional and beautifully organized.

Sylvia Bell

Owner & Lead Bartender

How it works

Simple from hello to last call.

  1. 01Tell us about the event.

    Share your date, location, guest count and vision.

  2. 02Choose the experience.

    We'll confirm your service, drinks and shopping list.

  3. 03Enjoy your own party.

    We arrive prepared, serve your guests and reset the bar.

Now booking

Let's raise the bar.

Tell Sylvia what you're planning. Submitting this form opens a ready-to-send email with your event details.

Your date is reserved only after a signed agreement and booking retainer.