Events 
The night that was… Pacifico Go Go & Bartender’s 150th Issue Bash
It was an appropriately large evening to send off a bar that has had an inappropriate influence (in the best of ways) on bartenders around the country, and a fine way for Australian Bartender to celebrate its 150th issue. There was tequila, nudity, lay-backs, tequila, strippers, and then some more tequila. We’ve curated a few of the photos that were safe for publication in the gallery below.
Stoli mixes its way around the country
Over the last couple of months Island2Island have taken Stoli to mix, muddle and mash its way across the country, wrapping up a successful tour yesterday in Sydney at the Village, Potts Point. The tour involved masterclasses that saw select groups of bartenders in all the major cities discover the rich history behind Stoli and where it sits in the vodka category, all the while catching up with other bartenders — and causing a ruckus or two along the way.
New French liqueur, Pavan, launches in Sydney
Bartenders and industry folk alike gathered yesterday at Brasserie Ananas in the Rocks, Sydney to celebrate the launch of new French liqueur, Pavan.
Club Suntory put on an event that evoked a sun-drenched south-of-France glamour and included a variety of cocktails, with matching canapes provided by the Ananas kitchen.
Australian Bartender’s 150th issue bash!
That’s right, Australian Bartender is sending out our 150th issue this June. It’s a huge milestone and to celebrate we’re teaming up with Cafe Pacifico to host the tequila party to end all parties.
We’ve loved Pacifico over the years and want to give them a fond farewell for their 15 years of service to the Aussie bar industry with this invite-only celebratory bash next Tuesday the 7th of May. It will be Pacifico’s last night and it promises to be huge!
Belvedere & Glenmorangie come to town
Over the course of two nights in Sydney last week, two international luminaries from the Moet-Hennessy stable – Belvedere’s Claire Smith and Glenmorangie’s Dr Bill Lumsden — put on a show for Australian audiences.
Woodford Reserve’s Ryes
A select group of top bartenders and owners gathered at Gowings Bar & Grill on Tuesday night to taste through the beautiful whiskies from Woodford Reserve. Brand Ambassador Stuart Reeves led guests through an informal tasting and feast.
Manhattan Cocktail Classic on sale now
The Manhattan Cocktail Classic is on again this year (May 17—21 2013); those keen on going ought to set an alarm, as tickets for the event go on sale Friday March 15th at 12pm EDT in the US (which is 3am Saturday 16th AEST).
World’s 50 Best Bars announced
The list of the 50 best bars in the world, from a survey conducted by Drinks International, has just been announced in London. Four Aussie bars have made the list along side luminaries like PDT, Death & Company, and 69 Colebrooke Row. The list was topped by Artesian at the Langham Hotel, in London, followed [...]
Appleton Estate Bartender Challenge wrap-up
Our wrap up of the Appleton Estate Bartender Challenge and chat with the winner, Jamie Chesher.
Raise Your Glass! All the Bar Awards winners!
The Australian Bar Awards once again recognises the best in the Aussie bar scene!
Bar Week Day 4 Wrap Up: Farewell for another year!
Well, what a week that was! Day 4 of Bar Week began with the workshop, How To Open Your Own Bar & Make Money! Over 50 bartenders, managers, owners and would-be bar tsars gathered at theloft to hear from heavyweights of the hospitality industry: Anton Forte (Shady Pines Saloon and the Baxter Inn), Sven Almenning [...]
Drinks Fest general public day rocks The Rocks!
Well the general public day of Bar Week Drinks Fest is done and dusted! Sydney brought out its best weather for the event, and 1450 people piled in to get a look at the best cocktails, spirits, and booze-related geekery the country has to offer. Punters kicked on at the upper deck of Cruise Bar, [...]
Bar Week: 10 Cracking Trade Day Seminars
Bar Week kicks off this weekend! On Monday, the Drinks Fest Trade Day will boast 10 cracking seminars for the bar professional and they are only $10 for 10 seminars. Make sure you head to barweek.com.au to secure your seat!
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