Keg Hire – Beer Kegs with Taps, Cooling and Gas
Beer keg hire with taps, cooling and gas for weddings, parties, festivals and corporate events across the UK. Popular for Christmas parties and year-round office events.
Booking for Christmas? See Christmas keg hire.
Keg Sizes Available
We offer various keg sizes to suit events of all sizes. Please note that not all beer brands are available in all sizes.
20L Keg
~35 pints
Perfect for smaller events, intimate gatherings, and private parties. Ideal for 30-50 guests.
30L Keg
~52 pints
Our most popular size. Great for medium-sized events, weddings, and corporate functions. Ideal for 50-100 guests.
50L Keg
~88 pints
Perfect for large events, festivals, and high-volume celebrations. Ideal for 100+ guests.
Note: Keg size availability varies by brand. Contact us to confirm which sizes are available for your preferred beer brand. We can help you calculate the right amount based on your guest count and event duration.
Planning a December office party?
Now booking for Christmas keg hire. Explore Christmas party bar hire for staffed options, or see our corporate bar hire packages.
Hiring a keg for a party
A 20L keg is about 35 pints, a 30L about 52, and a 50L about 88. The keg sizes guide shows which size suits which event, and the drinks calculator helps you match pints to guest numbers.
If you want to rent a beer keg for a birthday or garden do, start with those two pages. For a full bar rather than kegs alone, see private party bar hire.
Premium Beer & Beverage Selection
Choose from our extensive range of premium beers, ciders, and specialty beverages. Available sizes vary by brand - contact us for specific size availability.
Popular Brands
Local Craft Beers
Rotating selection of local and regional craft breweries.
Speciality Beers
Unique and limited edition beers from top craft breweries.
About Madri Excepcional
"The Soul of Madrid." Madri Excepcional has taken the UK by storm. It is a crisp, clean, and refreshing lager with a light golden colour and a smooth, well-rounded taste profile. At 4.6% ABV, it is the perfect premium upgrade from standard lagers for weddings, summer parties, winter office events and Christmas gatherings.
Keg Hire Service Packages
Typical event-size packages. The final quote depends on brand, keg size, location and date. Individual brand pages list the kit for that beer. Any unused keg that is still sealed at collection is refunded in full.
Basic Package
Perfect for small events and intimate gatherings
- 1 x 30L Keg of choice
- Single tap dispensing system
- Basic cooling equipment
- CO2 gas supply
- Setup & collection
- Up to 50 guests
Premium Package
Most popular choice for medium to large events
- 2 x 30L Kegs of choice
- Dual tap dispensing system
- Advanced cooling equipment
- CO2 & nitrogen gas supply
- Professional setup & collection
- Up to 100 guests
- Glassware included
Deluxe Package
Ultimate experience for large events and festivals
- 3+ x 30L Kegs of choice
- Multi-tap dispensing system
- Professional cooling equipment
- Complete gas supply system
- Full setup & collection service
- 100+ guests
- Premium glassware
- On-site support available
Wedding or party with 80 adults or more in England or Wales? We can bring a fully staffed cash bar for £150 instead. Guests pay at the bar and there is no minimum spend.
How our keg hire works
The setup behind the bar
Inside a small wooden bar: cooler on the shelf above the keg
Under-counter view: two kegs, cooler, lines and drip tray
Field event bar: taps, cooler, kegs, lines, drip trays and till drawer
Home bar setup: two kegs and cooler under the counter
The keg sits under or behind the bar. A python cooler chills the beer on its way to the tap. Beer lines run up to the font. Drip trays sit at the tap to catch any spillage.
For hot days and marquees, we can fit an actively cooled keg jacket around the keg. The jacket connects to the cooler, so the whole keg stays cold, not just the beer in the line.
Standard cooling
Python cooler chills the beer as it travels through the line from keg to tap. Suitable for most indoor and outdoor setups.
Actively cooled keg jacket
For hot marquees and summer outdoor bars, we fit a cooled jacket over the keg and connect it to the python cooler. The whole keg stays cold.
Actively cooled keg jacket fitted over a keg and connected to a Maxi 110 python cooler
Professional Equipment Options
State-of-the-art dispensing equipment for perfect beer service
What a full setup looks like
Keg, Lindr flash cooler, gas bottle, coupler and beer line, packed under the bar. This is an Asahi keg hire in Stockport. The same layout is used for most single-tap garden and home jobs.
Dispensing Systems
- Single tap systems for small events
- Dual tap systems for variety
- Multi-tap systems for large events
- Countertop units (no gas required)
- Professional bar units
- Custom branding options
Cooling Equipment
- Advanced cooling systems
- Temperature control units
- Insulated keg jackets
- Ice cooling systems
- Refrigerated trailers
- Portable cooling units
Gas Systems
- CO2 gas supply for lagers
- Nitrogen gas for stouts
- Mixed gas systems
- Gas regulators and gauges
- Gas line systems
- Backup gas cylinders
Glassware & Accessories
- Premium glassware sets
- Beer-specific glass types
- Drip trays and bar mats
- Keg couplers and connectors
- Cleaning and maintenance kits
- Custom branded glassware
We also offer permanent home bar installation for man caves and garden bars, and beer festival cask cooling hire for CAMRA branches and village ale festivals.
Keg hire installs we have delivered
Office draught points, school dry hire and equipment-only setups.
School · Cheltenham
Cheltenham Ladies' College dry hire
Hawkstone Lager kegs, draught dispense, a mobile bar unit and a double-door fridge for dry hire in Gloucestershire.
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Corporate · London
Soho office bar
A slat-front portable bar with a chrome tap. The Guinness keg, flash cooler and gas sit inside the unit.
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Trade exhibition · Buxton
Hillhead Hawkstone Lager
Branded single-tap tower with kegs under a gazebo at Hillhead outdoor quarry show. Another Hawkstone example.
See this eventDelivery & Setup Service
We handle all the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your event. Our professional team ensures everything is set up perfectly and collected promptly.
Free Delivery
Free delivery and collection within 50 miles of major cities
Flexible Timing
Setup 2-4 hours before your event starts
Professional Setup
Complete installation and testing by our experts
Fully Insured
Hires are insured
Keg Hire Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our keg hire service
Running your own draught lines at a club, village hall or home bar? See our beer line cleaning service.
Professional Keg Hire Service
Our keg hire service provides everything you need for a professional draught beer experience at your event. From intimate gatherings to large festivals, we cater to events of all sizes across the UK. For complete bar solutions with staff and drinks, consider our mobile bar hire or wedding bar hire services, which can include keg hire as part of the package.
What We Provide
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Premium Beer Selection
Wide range of premium beers, lagers, and ciders from top brands
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Professional Draught System
Complete draught beer system with taps, lines, and dispensing equipment. Our draught system hire (taps without kegs) includes all necessary components.
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Chilling Equipment
Refrigeration units and cooling systems to keep your beer at perfect temperature. Available through our equipment hire service.
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Gas Supply
CO2 and nitrogen gas systems for perfect beer dispensing
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Professional Setup
Complete installation and setup service by our experienced team
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Keg hire near you
We deliver and collect beer kegs in these cities:
Related Services
Need more than just kegs? We offer complete bar solutions:
- Mobile Bar Hire - Complete bar service with professional staff, perfect for weddings and corporate events
- Wedding Bar Hire - Specialized wedding packages that can include keg hire
- Equipment Hire - Bar equipment, fridges, and glassware for DIY setups
- Draught System Hire - Professional draught beer dispensing systems
Popular Setups
Special draught options and portable systems:
- Guinness MicroDraught Hire - Portable Guinness-style draught dispense for parties and small events
- Alcohol-Free Keg Hire - Alcohol-free and low-ABV draught beer options
Related Services
Need additional equipment or services? We also offer:
- Mobile Bar Hire - Complete mobile bar service with staff and drinks
- Bar Equipment Hire - Complete bar equipment and accessories
- Fridge Hire - Commercial refrigeration for keeping drinks cold
- Glass Hire - Professional glassware rental
Get Your Quote
Ready to book your keg hire? Get a personalized quote for your event.
Request Quote Call 0800 861 1471Why Choose Us?
- Premium beer selection
- Professional setup
- Perfect temperature
- Actively cooled keg jackets for hot days and marquees
- Coverage confirmed by postcode
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