“We were inspired by our favourite places around the world, like Barcelona and Tokyo, where unexpected flavours and top-quality ingredients come together in a relaxed yet electric atmosphere,” says Ross Purnell.
More than 600 bar industry professionals packed the room, where more than 30 awards were presented, covering everything from Host of the Year to the best cocktail list.
On Monday, Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky.
For a whopping 22 years, Sydney Bar Week has been bringing the Australian bar industry together. And this year is no different. Make sure you’ve got your bags packed and you’re ready to roll as it all kicks off on Saturday!
To make this event even more exciting, the legendary sponsorship team from Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder have arranged for an all-star line-up of former Bartenders of the Year to be slinging drinks on the night!
Next Tuesday (10th September), The Blend is bringing Bar Week the chills and thrills of the mountains to host an après-ski style party to remember! AND they have 150 of their EPIC Canadian Club Bad Sweaters to give away to the first people through the doors, prepped and ready to party!
Join the Reàl team of industry ambassadors and international guest, The award winning Global Ambassador for the Rum Category Ian Burrell and Bill Hinkebein for an afternoon of delicious cocktails, education and entertainment. Following Ian’s presentation, guests will leave with a generous Reàl gift bag.
Our speakers will be discussing strategies to prevent and deal with harassment and assault from both coworkers and guests alike and talk about what you can do to be a good ally to your female/AFAB coworkers and friends.
Celebrate the flair and vibrancy of the Carribean with a carnival of flavours and fun at The Lobo with a guest appearance from Rohan Massie, 2020 Australian Angostura Global Cocktail Competition winner.
Want to win the right to call yourself Australia’s best tennis-playing bartender? This fun (yet competitive) Mixed singles and doubles tennis tournament is open to all hospitality professionals.
Join us at Now & Then for an all-female bar takeover, showcasing some of the best bartenders from across Australia. Come and celebrate your favourite female coworkers, peers and bartending idols, drink some delicious custom-made cocktails, and sing along (badly) to some powerhouse tunes.
It’s study time. By now you all know that the only way to get into the pointy end of the comp is to nail the written exam. To help you get started on your study and prep, here are a few links for you.