Competitions

Art of Italicus

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

Licor 43 Bartenders & Baristas Challenge

The fifth edition of Licor 43, the Spanish liqueur brand's annual Bartenders' & Baristas' Challenge. Each year, Licor 43 calls on cocktail and coffee professionals

Fernet-Branca Barback Games

Back after its Covid-forced one-year hiatus, Fernet-Branca's Barback Games celebrates the unsung heroes of hospitality, and this year will reward the winning

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

Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition

Held at Berry Bros. & Rudd's headquarters at No.3 St James's Street on Tuesday 26th July 2021, No.3 Gin's Pursuit of Perfection cocktail competition was

Reyka Expedition Cocktail Competition

When it comes to the pursuit of adventure in the great outdoors, the Icelanders take some beating so it's fitting that a Reyka Icelandic Vodka cocktail

Bacardi Legacy Global

Over a decade of BACARDÍ Legacy has produced a fabulous array of Legacy cocktails highlighting the creativity of bartenders from around the globe. The

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!

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

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