Bartenders' Lounge (trade only)

Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge

Licor 43, which celebrated its 75th birthday last year, will return to in-personal local and global finals for the sixth edition of its annual Bartenders

Imbibe Live

Imbibe Live - the UK's leading drinks industry event - is returning to London on Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th July 2022 at Olympia Grand Hall. Tickets available

Licensed Trade Charity

The Licensed Trade Charity was founded in the UK over 200 years ago and is dedicated to supporting people in the licensed drinks trade. Whether working

Edinburgh Cocktail Week

Edinburgh Cocktail Week runs 7th-16th of October 2022 and will encompass 120 of the city's bars offering £5 signature cocktails along with a pop-up Cocktail

Roma Bar Show

Roma Bar Show returns! 30th & 31st May 2022 An international event entirely dedicated to the world of beverages and cocktails with a full program of activities

Giffard West Cup

Now in its 25th year, the Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition returns for 2022 and will combinate in a final hosted by Giffard family in their hometown

No.3 Gin Pursuit of Perfection competition

No.3 Gin's Pursuit of Perfection Competition returns for 2022 with what's promised to be its biggest and best cocktail competition to date with bar and

BudmoUA

When Ukrainians raise a glass, rather than toast cheers they traditionally say Budmo which translates to mean 'let us be'. Said to date back to Cossack

Art of Italicus

A quest to find and reward the bartender with the most creative aperitivo cocktail inspired by art.

Bar to Barcelona cocktail competition

El Bandarra, the aperitif brand from Barcelona, launched its Bar to Barcelona cocktail competition on 1st March 2022 and is looking for three teams of

RPM - Riva Pianeta Mixology

RPM - Riva Pianeta Mixology, the special area dedicated to mixology within Hospitality (formerly known as Expo Riva Hotel), one of the biggest food and

Cocktail competition scorecard

Unlike sport where the first to finish or score the most is obviously the winner, judging one competitor against another in a cocktail competition will

Cocktail competition rules

Organisers of cocktail competitions, usually drinks brands, have their own ideas and goals so rules vary enormously with their length and terms usually

Cocktail competition protocols

I've judged hundreds of cocktail/bartender competitions, perhaps more than anyone else, and over my 25 years as a drinking scribe, I've come across many

How to win a cocktail competition

Taking part in cocktail competitions is a great way for ambitious bartenders to garner publicity and attract attention from drinks brands and media. Winning

Leeds Whisky Fest

A new festival for 2022, the Leeds Whisky Fest brings together whiskies and their producers from all over the world for an afternoon or evening of tasting,

Patrón Perfectionists

The pursuit of perfection is something practiced by perfectionists so is an apt name for a competition designed to find and celebrate the best cocktail

Monin

Monin is going on the road in October 2021 with Monin & You, a series of live talks, looking at the next big trends, issues and solutions affecting those

Venice Cocktail Week

The inaugural Venice Cocktail Week welcomes all between 13th - 19th of December 2021 to celebrate the city's vibrant bar and cocktail scene.

Brighton Bar Awards

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