Competitions

Margarita of the Year

We're delighted to announce the winner of the Patrón Margarita of the Year. Congratulations to Chiara Mascellaro with her beautiful Rosalia Margarita!

Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition

No.3 Gin launch their annual cocktail competition, but this year the challenge takes an exciting new spin.

Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur Awards

In its second year, with 165 nominations from 40 countries, the Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur Awards continues to shine a light on those behind the bars,

Chairman's Spice Lab

Following the submissions of creative concepts, a tasting session, and a virtual final, the two winning bartenders in the Chairman's Spice Lab were announced

The World's 50 Best Bars

⇩ = fallen since 2019 ⇧ = risen since 2019 ⇳ = same position as 2019 ₦ = new entry to top 50 2020

The Lost Shift

Joseph Hall, Woodford Reserve UK brand ambassador, called on over 100 bartenders to take part in his Lost Shift initiative.

Meister Hunter

Jägermeister's Meister Hunter 2020 came to an exciting conclusion on 18 June 2020, bringing ten UK bartenders together via Zoom to showcase their cocktail

Havana Club Recipe Hub

The Havana Club Recipe Hub competition was not only the first online voting video cocktail competition we've run, I believe it was the first of its type

Nordic Spirits Awards

The Nordic Spirits Awards return and invite craft spirits producers to enter their international tasting competition.

Glassology by Libbey Design Contest

In its third edition, Glassology by Libbey will challenge bartenders around the world to design the next iconic glass.

Last round in oneUNIT's 2020 cocktail competition

The final stage in the oneUNIT competition invites bartenders in the Netherlands to enter a cocktail that contains no more than one unit of alcohol for

Highballer of the Year competition

Bartenders from across the UK, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Germany, Ireland and Poland are challenged to create a highball recipe followed by a unique

Beluga Signature Bartender Program

Beluga Vodka launches the fifth edition of its on-trade educational programme, encompassing an educational element and cocktail competition across seven

1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition

The third instalment of 1800 Visionaries saw six finalists compete in London for a £2,000 grand prize...

World Class GB Competition

Now a global competition, World Class originated in the UK in 2009. It remains one of the few ‘bartender’ competitions as opposed to cocktail competitions

Giffard West Cup

organised by Giffard, the French liqueur and syrups producer, Giffard West Cup is one of the longest established and foremost international bartending

Peter F Heering A/S

The history of Peter F Heering and Cherry Heering liqueur dates back 200 years. 1806 Peter Fredrik Suhm Heering (1792-1875) get his first job with a Pharmacist

The Tahona Society Collective Spirit Competition

$50,000 prize fund and a trip to Mexico up for grabs.

Havana Club Grand Prix

Now in its 12th year, this bi-annual competition is one of revered international cocktail competitions and a trip to Cuba is just one aspect of what is

Beefeater MIXLDN

Beefeater MIXLDN is a global bartending competition with competitors drawn from national finals in 31 different countries competing in the annual final