For many, the 70s and 80s was a cultural and musical peak. Disco, rollerblades, piña coladas, what more could you want! Inspired by this thriving wave of self expression and inclusion, The 86 Club are a collective of bartenders from Brisbane and Sydney’s leading watering holes, hellbent on bringing this energy back, today announcing their exciting pop-up will be making it’s way around Australia. Kicking off their run at Brisbane’s leading Savile Row just weeks ago, The 86 Club blurs the line between a traditional cocktail pop-up event, an ..read more

For a whopping 22 years, Sydney Bar Week has been bringing the Australian bar industry together. And this year is no different! We already have a jam-packed line-up of events confirmed, with more events joining the line-up each week. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SYDNEY BAR WEEK TIMETABLE FOR 2024 There are so many great events to fill your days. Kick off the day right with a Bartender Rum Brunch at Brix, educational sessions from Mix Haus, Tennis by the team at Hickson House, lots of cocktail competitions, takeovers, parties, the Idiot Savant Prizes and so much more! “Sydney Bar Week for us was valu ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail is now underway in New Orleans. This is a pilgrimage for many hospitality professionals and if you’re lucky enough to be there, make sure you don’t miss these sessions. You can find the full line-up here. Monday, July 22nd How Bartenders Grow Your Brands – The Findings 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lafayette East, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans This panel builds on the TOTC 2023 Keynote Presentation and will examine the changing ecosystem of the beverage alcohol market, while making a case for the value of bartenders in pushing consumer engagement and brand loyalty. Bar professiona ..read more

Now in its 4th year, Disaronno and Tia Maria take centre stage as the principal sponsors of the most prestigious bar events across the globe: North America’s 50, Asia’s 50 and World’s 50 Best Bars. Bartenders worldwide are invited to showcase their skills by crafting signature cocktails featuring Disaronno and Tia Maria, sharing them on social media and tagging @themixingstar on Instagram. Each entry is evaluated by a renowned mixologist, or Talent Hunter, with two winners earning the opportunity to participate in the 50 Best Bars events. Recently, North America’s and Asia’s 50 Best Bars conc ..read more

The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here.  This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 7th to 11th — click here to go the Sydney Bar Week website. BAR AWARDS TICKETS And if you’re a finalist in this year’s awards, ticket sales are now open at sydneybarweek.com.au/bar-awards Bar ..read more

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION 2024 Proudly presented by Australian Bartender Dimitri Rtshiladze, Bar Owner & Operator (Foxtrot Unicorn, Nieuw Ruin & Edward & Ida’s, Perth) Each year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards an individual is recognised with the award for Outstanding Contribution. This award pays tribute to someone who has made a marked difference to the bar industry through their passion and dedication and who has had an outsized, positive effect on the industry. Dim back at Mechanics Institute as a bartender in 2014 This year’s recipient is Dim Rtshiladze, a Pert ..read more

Volstead Repeal slinging whisky in our nation’s capital It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best Whisky Bars. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 7th to 11th — click here to go the Sydney Bar Week website. Multi-award winning whisky bar ..read more

Archie Rose Distillery Bar, Sydney It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best Distillery Bars. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 7th to 11th — click here to go the Sydney Bar Week website. Eileen’s Bar by Four Pillars, Surry Hills BAR A ..read more

Last year’s Fernet-Branca Party of the Year is back! If you’re in Sydney, or planning a trip soon, make sure it’s on 12th August. Where: Ramblin Rascals Tavern, Basement, 60 Park Street, Sydney When: Monday, 12th August, 2024 Returning for a second year, this epic party is sure to be another epic hospo party. The last event brought together bartenders from all over Sydney but also from regional NSW. So make sure you take the night off ( and probably the next day off too would be a good idea… but if you can’t that’s fine, life is bitter sometimes ) and head down to the basement. There will be ..read more

The Caterpillar Club, Sydney It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best New Bars. The Bar Awards will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House, and is just one of the 30-plus events in store for Sydney Bar Week this year, which takes place from September 7th to 11th — click here to go the Sydney Bar Week website. Antico, Brisbane BAR AWARDS TICKETS And if you’re a finalist ..read more