The Classic Cocktail Competition

The Classic Cocktail Competition, a one-day cocktail showdown for pub, bar, hotel and restaurant bartenders, will return in 2025. 

Its mission is to encourage bartenders to spend more time thinking about how to serve spectacular classic cocktails to UK customers.

At the event, 15 elite bartenders are required to make six different classic cocktails each, all served in their own signature style. Cocktails are scored on: balance of flavours, overall taste/enjoyment, presentation, knowledge and skill.

Last year, Aidan Beaumont, bar development manager for bar operator Arc Inspirations, was named Bartender of the Year after dominating the Classic Cocktail Competition on 14 October 2024.

Stay tuned for our announcement on next year's competition. 

For sponsorship opportunties, please contact Andy Gibb on [email protected] or 01474 520261.