Bartender Hustle Review – Stirring Up the Mixology Scene!

by Jim Smale · Published May 15, 2025 · Updated May 14, 2025

Bartender Hustle review – Step behind the bar and put your mixology skills to the test in this immersive bartending simulator. Craft stunning cocktails, interact with lively patrons, and rise through the ranks of the bartending world—all while unlocking unique venues and mastering the delicate balance of creativity and precision.

Bartender Hustle Review Pros

Nice graphics.
2.17GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Game settings – locale, units, input HUD, and object highlighting and look smoothing.
Controller settings – Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
Four game modes – Story, Arcade, Sandbox, and Endless game mode.
The story mode is all about your start in the mixology world of bartending.
You have an in-game music player and can swap songs when you like.
A full 3D game world, and you can move 360 degrees.
Earn cash and buy new clothes.
In story mode you have your apartment and you can interact with many appliances including your laptop where you can buy Customisable skins and take cocktail Related quizzes to earn bonuses.
Uy bar equipment on the fly – shaker, straws, umbrellas, and napkins.
When you serve a drink, you get an instant score back showing if you nailed the correct glass, liquid volume, etc, and it will say if you have any tips.
Anything you hover over will show its name and get highlighted.
You can interact with anything and everything.
Luckily, you have a pop-up menu you can leave on screen that shows ingredients and measurements.
Your recipe book fills in with learned drinks and mixes.
A plate spinning game where you have to do multiple orders at once and get I to a routine and rhythm for maximum tip earning.
Meet and interact with many colorful characters.
When doing an order, the items will highlight, but it is not that clear.
It is satisfying when you nail the orders and get 100 percent.

Bartender Hustle Review Cons

Story mode doesn’t let you create your own character.
The models of everyone in the game are bland and almost robotic-looking.
No voice work in the game.
The music is just the same style over and over.
It is so daunting as the tutorial is kind of non existent, it’s loads of bottles and if you have never seen or done this type of work before it’s stuff everywhere.

Bartender Hustle

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Developer: ULTIMATE GAMES

Publisher: ULTIMATE GAMES

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