Saturday, 7th September
The Hook X Grifter: Craft Beer & Oysters
Saturday, 7th September
3pm to 4.30pm
The Hook
13-15 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross
Kick off Sydney Bar Week festivities in style and come enjoy some quality craft beers and chat from the Marrickville’s Grifter Brewery head brewer and team plus some freshly shucked oysters from Sydney’s newest oyster bar, The Hook. Discover why oysters and beers are a match made in heaven!
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Cost: $45+ booking fee (includes 6 x oysters & 4 beer samples per person).
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Sunday, 8th September
Bartender Rum Brunch at Brix Distillery
Sunday, 8th September
12pm to 3pm
Brix Distillery
350 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
The Bartender Rum Brunch aims to bring together bartenders from the industry to discuss & taste their favourite spirit - RUM! Showcasing a variety of rums from around the world & held at Brix Distillery, this brunch is a great opportunity for the industry to come together, discuss & taste a variety of quality rums & enjoy some great food from the Brix kitchen. Brands on show include: Brix Distillers, Husk Distillers, Archie Rose, Sailor Jerry , The Kraken, Angostura, Red Mill Rum & Cerbaco.
Each brand Ambassador will give a short educational talk on their brand whilst bartenders sip & discuss the rum. Cocktails featuring each product will also be available on the day.
House of Angostura 200 Years Bartender Carnival
Sunday, 8th September
5pm to 7pm
The Lobo, Basement, 209 Clarence Street, Sydney
House of Angostura: Bartender Carnival
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.
Taste the Carribean with festive rum cocktails from The Lobo team, Rohan Massie of Rude Boy and Loy Catada, Proximo Brand Ambassador.
There will be some exciting announcements about Angostura Global Cocktail Competition 2024/25 so don't miss out!
Mix Haus Another Big Mix Up!
ALL FEMALE BAR TAKEOVER
Sunday, 8th September
7pm to 9pm
Now & Then
222 Clarence Street, Sydney
Join us 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. Mix Haus is a not-for-profit organisation cofounded in 2021 by Shirley Yeung & Pippa Canavan with the aim of creating a community for women in hospitality. The core mission is to promote, support and educate women in hospitality in order to create equal opportunities.
Nostalgia Night @ Pleasure Club
Sunday, 8th September
11pm to late
Pleasure Club
6 Wilson Street, Newtown
As part of Bar Week 2024, Pleasure Club is hosting an unparalleled cocktail competition that promises to be the highlight of Newtown's social calendar. Esteemed bartenders from Melbourne's renowned Purple Pit and Hobart's celebrated Rude Boy will converge at Pleasure Club, engaging in a spirited battle of mixology mastery utilising incredible products from Absolut, Jameson, Unico Zelo and Fever-Tree.
​Explore the Reàl World of Flavour with Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell
Sunday, 8th September
3pm to 5pm
The Emerald Room
235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
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.
Rum State of Mind
with Planteray, Husk & Ron Matusalem
Sunday, 8th September
7pm to 9pm
Kittyhawk, 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney
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Join us for an unforgettable evening delving into the world of rum, featuring tastings from Planteray, Husk, and Ron Matusalem. Enjoy a captivating 2-hour event with expert panel discussions featuring Chau Tran of Burrow Bar & Cash Only Diner, Dre Walters of Old Loves & Old Mates, and Pasan Wijesena of Jacoby's Tiki Bar & Earl's Juke Joint, welcome drinks, canapés, and spot prizes. Discover rum like never before with Proof and Company.
Idiot Savant Prizes
Sunday, 8th September
9pm to 11pm
Ramblin' Rascals
60 Park Street, Sydney
Idiot Savant organisers, Charlie Lehmann & Alice Newport have worked hard to make sure this year’s event is inclusive of the whole country and that they shine a light on the amazing venues and absolute ridiculousness around the country. “We’re working with people in each city to make sure everyone knows they’re part of Idiot Savant,” says Lehman. They’ve bought Jess Arnott (WA), Josh Nicholson (VIC), Marnie Bugeja (QLD), Rohan Massie (TAS), Anneliese Grazioli (NT), Sean Howard (SA) and Stu Inger (ACT) to champion the awards in each state and territory.
True to the pair behind the awards, and in total Idiot Savant style, they’ll be hosting a huge party as part of Sydney Bar Week on Sunday, September 8th, from 9pm to late — first in, best dressed on the day.
Monday, 9th September
Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Competition sponsored by Hendrick's Gin & Monkey Shoulder Rounds 1 & 2
Monday, 9 September
10am to 3pm
The Hook
13-15 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross
Register now to compete in the industry's most prestigious bartending competition with a massive prize of a trip to Scotland up for grabs. Round 1 is the written test with the Top 8 proceeding to the second round cocktail and blind tasting challenge. To register your interest, simply email amy@spantonmedia.com before 20 August.
LOCALITY, STORY, FLAVOUR
Archie Rose X The Waratah: Grower’s Lunch
Monday, 9th September
1pm to 3pm
The Waratah
308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst
Archie Rose and The Waratah invite you to the Grower’s Lunch, a celebration of the very best of Australian ingredients, growers and producers. Enjoy a curated menu and guided cocktail experience, featuring native and locally sourced ingredients. More than words on a page, this lunch is an opportunity to hear from the growers, providores, foragers, and producers who carry us through every sip and every bite.
This is one you don’t want to miss!
CAMPARI ACADEMY: Perspectives Food Symposium
Monday, 9th September
5pm to 7pm
Hinchcliff House
Dave Arnold, globally renowned food scientist and author of the revolutionary cocktail bible ‘Liquid Intelligence’, will be hosting an exceptional Campari Academy Perspectives. Dave, along with some special guests, will explore four techniques in two hours, delivering an unforgettable aperitivo. RSVP today via the Campari Academy website!
BARTENDER MAGAZINE BARTENDER OF THE YEAR FINAL &
'All Star Line-up' sponsored by Hendrick's Gin & Monkey Shoulder
Monday, 9th September
7pm to 9pm
Rooftop of Jacksons On George,
176 George Street, Circular Quay
Back for another fantastic year, and brought to you by Hendrick's Gin & Monkey Shoulder, the final of Australian Bartender of the Year will take place on the gorgeous rooftop of Jacksons On George, followed by a surprise epic all-star line-up bar takeover! Definitely not one to miss! No RSVP required. First in, best dressed. To register your interest to compete please email amy@spantonmedia.com
Tiki Face Off
Monday, 9th September
9pm to 11pm
Tucano's Lounge
277 Goulburn St, Surry Hills
Dust off your Hawaiian shirts and bring out your pineapples, because the raucous fun of Tiki Face Off is coming back.
Making its triumphant return to Sydney Bar Week last year, it was last seen before that in 2016.
Expect tikiman and rum lord Tom Bulmer to be setting pineapple trees alight this September.
Stay tuned as more details will follow very soon!
Hickson House Bartender Tennis 2024
Monday, 9th September
12pm to 2pm
Trumper Park Tennis Centre,
2 Quarry Street Paddington
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. Compete with other legends of the Industry to lift the Hickson House Bartenders Tennis Trophy. Not playing? You can still join us for a drink at the Clubhouse Bar and cheer on your mates. Alongside a serving of tennis, we will be laying on a line-up of refreshing cocktails, courtside tunes, oyster bar and a delicious BBQ lunch. Great prizes for the winners
GO FURTHER FOR FLAVOUR with Starward
Monday, 9th September
3pm to 5pm
PS40, Skittle Lane, Sydney
Join Dave Vitale and Luke Whearty from Melbourne’s BYRDI for an afternoon of creativity, inspiration and pushing boundaries for flavour. Dave will be sharing Starward’s story (built on irrational belief) and Luke will be hosting a masterclass featuring some of the processes and techniques that his team at BYRDI use to create their highly acclaimed menu.
Bartender Magazine Most Influential List Top 100 Announcement
Monday, 9th September
7pm to 7.30pm
Rooftop of Jacksons On George,
176 George Street, Circular Quay
Held every two years, this is the original list of the who’s who of the Australian bar industry. Nominations are open now and close on 10th August. The Top 20 — including the number 1 Most Influential — will be announced at the exclusive Most Influential List Party during Sydney Bar Week on September 9th, just before the Bartender of the Year competition kicks off live on stage at Jackson's on George.
Club Pernod
Monday, 9th September
9pm to 11pm
KX Social Club
24 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
Pernod Ricard presents 'Club Pernod' at KX Social Club (AKA World Bar) at Sydney Bar Week 2024. The event promises an unforgettable evening where guests have the chance for full brand immersion through a journey of discovery across three floors and multiple rooms. Featuring curated cocktails, Live DJ's and interactive activations this exclusive event offers industry professionals and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to network, enjoy tasting sessions, and experience the excellence of Pernod Ricard's brand.
Tuesday, 10th September
HAUS OF ALLIES presented by Mix Haus
Tuesday, 10th September
1pm to 3pm
Grana Privato @ Hinchcliff House, 507 Young Street, Sydney
Mix Haus presents a panel discussion tackling one of the tougher issues we face in the hospitality industry: How to make our workplaces safer spaces for women. 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. Mix Haus is a not-for-profit organisation cofounded in 2021 by Shirley Yeung & Pippa Canavan with the aim to create a community for women in hospitality. The core mission is to promote, support and educate women in hospitality in order to create equal opportunities.
AFTERLIFE – TO THE BONE NATIONAL FINAL
Tuesday, 10th September
7pm to 9pm
Ace Hotel, Kiln
Level 18, 47-53 Wentworth Ave, Sydney
Join us for the AFTERLIFE National Final, where the Top 6 Espolon - To The Bone cocktails will come to life before your eyes. Witness as we crown this year's champion, who will walk away with a grand prize of $10,000. Don't miss out on this memorable evening celebrating creativity, skill, and the spirit of competition!
Silent Pool Gin Presents Bar Us x Maybe Sammy: Guest Shift
Tuesday, 10th September
9pm to 11pm
Maybe Sammy,
115 Harrington Street, The Rocks
The brilliant team from Bar Us in Bangkok, Thailand (50 Best Discovery, and a Top Four Finalist for Best New International Cocktail Bar in this year's Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards) will be down for a one night only takeover at Maybe Sammy brought to you by the delicious Silent Pool Gin!
Del Maguey Cocktail Comp Finals
Tuesday, 10th September
5pm to 7pm
Centro 86, Basement,
86-88 Pitt Street, Sydney
Join us for a night of fierce competition as bartenders from all over showcase their skills using Del Maguey Mezcal. Witness the creativity and talent as they craft unique and delicious cocktails.
Come cheer on your favourite bartender and enjoy a night filled with fantastic drinks, great company, and unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on this exciting event!​​​
The Blend x Canadian Club Snow Party!
Tuesday, 10th September
9pm to 11pm
The ultimate party place… The Cliff Dive!
16-18 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Bringing back the thrills and chills to Bar Week! The Blend teams up with Canadian Club to bring the snow, slushies and (pizza) slices to bring you the ultimate apres-ski style party!
Plus the latest CC Bad Sweaters for the first 100 people through the doors.
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Wednesday, 11th September
Yonekichi Maeda Scholarship Takeover! Jac Landmark & Sujeet KC
Wednesday, 11th September
1pm to 3pm
Now & Then
Level 1/222 Clarence St, Sydney
The Yonekichi Maeda Scholarship is a Perth based initiative funded by Mixellany Publishing (London) dedicated to training bartenders in the art of Japanese cocktail craftsmanship. Supported by insert brand here and Sydney Bar Week, Bar High Five trained bartenders Jac Landmark and Sujeet KC will showcase what they learned under master bartender Hidetsugu Uneo with the help of Natalie Ng's powerhouse team at Now and Then. Guests will get a booklet of recipes and service information collected from their time at Bar High Five.
23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards
Wednesday, 11th September
5pm to 11pm
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont
The night of nights for the Australian Bar Industry!
Now in its 23rd year, the Bar Awards celebrates the very best in the bar industry and acknowledges all the hard work that goes into making our industry a world beater.
This year's event will take place on Wednesday, 11th of September this year at Doltone House.
Tickets are exclusive to finalists and sponsors.