Bartenders' Lounge (trade only)
Can we talk about bar awards?
Jane Ryan takes a look at the global bar awards and how they fit into the future of the drinks industry.
World Class Community Week
Diageo Reserve is launching a series of seminars designed to both inspire and engage with the trade community in Australia.
Melbourne Cocktail Festival Year One
As the dust settles on Melbourne Cocktail Festival’s first year, we caught up with organiser Orlando Marzo to discuss the highlights and learnings as
Bar Bushfire Shake-Up
The Made in the Shade Group has gathered Melbourne’s leading bars for a night of cocktails, pizza and an auction to support the current bushfire crisis.
Melbourne Cocktail Festival
Melbourne is to host its first ever cocktail festival this February 26 – March 1, putting the spotlight on its renowned bars and hospitality community.
Patrón Perfectionist
One of the leading international cocktail competitions, Patrón Perfectionists 2019 (with its final in January 2020) encompassed bartenders from 30 countries
Bartenders' Choice Awards
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bartenders' Choice Awards, an annual awards ceremony recognising and celebrating greatness in the Nordic hospitality
Martini Racing Ciclismo
45 bartenders cycled from Florence to arrive three days later, in time for lunchtime aperitivos, at the Roma Bar Show.
Nordic Spirits Awards
The inaugural Nordic Spirits Awards 2020 seeks to recognise and celebrate the international craft spirits sector.
Glassology by Libbey Design Contest
In its third edition, Glassology by Libbey will challenge bartenders around the world to design the next iconic glass.
BAROMETER International Bar Show
It's one of the biggest bar events in Europe with successful shows since 2016, and this year, Barometer was bigger and better.
Masterclass with Libbey: The Glass is the Link
Join Kevin Vollebregt, brand ambassador from Libbey Glass Europe, and bar manager Matt Linklater from acclaimed bar Black Pearl in Melbourne, at an exclusive
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
Roma Bar Show
The hotly-anticipated first edition of the Roma Bar Show kicked off at the Palazzo Dei Congressi between 23rd-24th September 2019, welcoming over 10,000
Lady Amarena
The fifth edition of Fabbri's international cocktail competition, Lady Amarena, saw over 4,000 bartenders participate from five continents across the globe,
Disaronno Day - The Longest Shift
Amaretto Day has long been celebrated annually on 19th April and this year Disaronno are celebrating in style by throwing a global 24 hour party, a party
1980s Cocktails
There’s no glossing over it, the 1980s were grim for cocktail culture. Bar owners opted for mechanical solutions to a bartending skills deficit. Rather
Sugarcane Sunday Returns for 2018
Rum fans rejoice! The 2018 instalment of Sugarcane Sunday is set to take place on April 8.
Jack Daniel's Presents: Tennessee Sessions
The Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sessions will be held around the country with dates in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. February 27 - Boilermaker House, Melbourne
Jigger, Beaker, Glass Tour
Jigger Beaker Glass 2019/2020 can be found here.
