After VI was founded back in January 2019 after a bad day at the office, Jack & Jordan sat down and discussed what they would do if they had a business. Over their shared passion and experience in the hospitality sector they decided they could offer something scarce in the Essex area...a mobile bar service
In the summer of 2019 they purchased a horsebox trailer and with the help of Jacks dad, converted the shell of metal into a functional bar on wheels. Upon completion of the trailer they, like the rest of the world, were met with the Covid 19 outbreak which brought hospitality to a standstill.
Refusing to give up, After VI took to the virtual realm delivering cocktail tutorials in order to generate some interest (keeping themselves out of trouble) with the ease in restrictions the business was able to deliver cocktail kits to customers.
Further ease in restrictions meant small groups could mingle, presenting the business with it's next opportunity. Following some investment in a pop up bar After VI has since provided bar services for weddings, birthdays, business mixers all over Essex, London and Kent as well as surrounding areas. After 3 years since the company first started the business acquired it's first premises...The Taproom.
In April 2022, Sam joined the team as we took over the Upminster Taproom, a micropub just off the main high street in Upminster. We were fortunate to take over an established business but wanted to put our own stamp on things. Little by little, whilst maintaining the core of the real ale offering we inherited, we really have made the place somewhere both we and our customers are proud of!
With craft beer options now available on keg, seasonal cocktail menus and an ever rotating stocked beer fridge there's always something for everyone. Alongside that a wall of cider with 30 plus options... we're pretty sure nowhere else offers that range of options!
The Taproom now offers a number of events alongside our usual open days to make it the best place to visit in Upminster (we think so anyway!). Whether its live music, drinks festivals or our tasting nights, our events are not to be missed!
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