Barnova in Exeter

I reached out to Barnova just five days before my brother’s wedding, over a bank holiday weekend (last minutes I know) and they absolutely saved the day. From the moment Yvan and the team arrived, they took total charge of the event with professionalism, calm confidence, and incredible attention to detail. What started as a bit of a scramble turned into a beautifully run celebration, all thanks to them. Yvan and the Barnova didn’t just handle the drinks (which were fantastic, by the way); they stepped in to oversee food service and all the hospitality elements. It felt like they were everywhere at once—making sure guests were taken care of, everything was served on time and with a smile, and that the whole experience felt effortless for us. The team was polished, friendly, and completely in sync. So many of our guests commented on how seamless everything felt, and how impressed they were with everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better crew to help us pull off such a special day. If you’re looking for a company that will go above and beyond—not just bartending but elevating your entire event— Barnova is it. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Just visited the Tipi bar at Exeter cathedral Christmas market and it was one of the loveliest places to gather out of the cold and enjoy a little tipple. Friendly staff, fireside seats and great selection of drinks.

Fab drinks on a cold evening- the mulled wine was delicious, also very kind to the children with us - thank you for the marshmallows!

Exeter's Christmas market bar this year was back to its good old days with lovely decor with natural products, festive, welcoming lights, and real Christmas trees, giving it a real Alpine feel. I know the company is very committed to its excellent sustainability principles, employing local people, sourcing local products, using washable reusable cups, and cutting down on waste as much as possible. There was always a very vibrant atmosphere inside the main bar, signposted with its new wooden sign outside, while the large open fire of the Tipi bar is lovely and warming on a cold day! Local beers, uniquely tasty home-made mulled wine and apple cider, a vibrant atmosphere every day makes this a real high point of Exeter’s Christmas market!

The Antler Inn at Princesshay this year was a total result, lots of festive cheer and great selection of drinks!

Visited The Antler Inn for some birthday drinks in November and we had such a lovely time! The live band was great and the mulled wine was equally as good!

Enjoyed a festive drink at The Antler Inn at Princesshay this year. Super welcoming and great atmosphere.

Love the Exeter cathedral bar this year, so cosy and Christmassy! The themed cocktails are lush, I don’t normally drink cider but the mulled cider they do was actually tasty. Although it was very busy the staff were super friendly and efficient, great place for a few drinks with family and friends before the big day :)

These guys just keep smashing it out of the park. Fantastic to have them back this year and both venues at the Christmas Market in Exeter have been a huge success. A great team, great service, and great products.

I worked with BarNova this year doing the decor in the various bar tents at Exeter Christmas Market. So easy to work with and super professional. The level of thought, care, attention to detail and effort that they put into the production of their bars is second to none. I have worked in the events biz for 15 years now and these guys are very clearly a cut above the rest. Would definitely recommend using their services and I hope to work alongside them on many more events in the future.

I found there to be an excellent atmosphere here, Friendly and efficient staff, even met the owners who I must say were really nice. Would definitely use them again.

Lovely experience, the environment is great and super welcoming. The staff is lovely and has always a smile on their faces. Their mulled wine/cider and even warm apple juice are delicious specially around winter season. Their participation in the Exeter Christmas Market has been an yearly event I always look forward to. Couldn’t recommend more!

Visited in Exeter, Bar Nova ruined and trashed the usually lovely cathedral green. Mulled wine was full of sediment and the organisation of the bar was so poor rubbish was everywhere. Usually I love Christmas markets and have visited BarNova on many occasions but it has really gone down hill since 2021. Shame.

Great experience with these guys at a local festival. We made a good selection of cocktails and the kids even made mocktails, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Faye was so lovely and I hope you guys are going to be back at Gone Wild next year!