About After VI

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Back in 2019, after a particularly tough day at the office, we sat down and asked ourselves a simple question: what would we do if we started our own business?

With a shared passion and background in hospitality, it quickly became clear that there was a gap in the Essex market — a premium mobile bar service with personality, quality, and heart.

That summer, we purchased a horsebox trailer and, with the help of Jack’s dad, transformed a shell of metal into a fully functional bar on wheels. Just as the conversion was complete, the world came to a halt with the outbreak of Covid-19, bringing the hospitality industry to a standstill.

Refusing to give up, we adapted. We took our skills online, delivering virtual cocktail tutorials to build interest (and keep ourselves out of trouble). As restrictions eased, this evolved into delivering cocktail kits directly to customers’ doors.

When small gatherings were finally allowed again, another opportunity emerged. After investing in a pop-up bar, After VI began providing bar services for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events across Essex, London, Kent, and the surrounding areas.

Three years after the idea was first born, we reached a major milestone — acquiring our first permanent premises: The Taproom.