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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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.   

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.

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.