BEST BARTENDER 2024

Bartenders can once again register for the Best Bartender competition, part of the annual 'Entree Awards'. The competition will take place in Ayla Rotterdam on Monday 4 November. Register now and participate!

During the preliminary round, the participants are tested in a knock-out race of four rounds on their knowledge, speed, technique, mixology, personality and hospitality. An all-round competition and an ultimate test for bartenders. Nice detail: everyone is welcome this day to come and see how the competing bartenders struggle through the competition rounds. This means that in addition to the excitement and sensation, it is also a pleasant day with a lot of acquaintances from the industry and visitors.

BECOME BEST BARTENDER 2024

A professional jury will announce the top 3 best bartenders on the same day. They will hear who will receive the prestigious title during the 'Entree Awards 2024' on Monday 2 December.

Are you available on Monday 4 November? Would you like to show your knowledge, speed, technique, mixology, personality and hospitality to a wide audience? Do you want to join? You can register using the form at the bottom of this page.

REGISTER FOR BEST BARTENDER 2024

JURY BEST BARTENDER 2022

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Multi-awarded bartender, bareigenaar Flying Dutchmen Cocktails & auteur
Tess Posthumus
Ingmar Voerman_Best Bartender 2022
Drankjournalist & oprichter Voerman Vieux
Ingmar Voerman
Andrew Nicholls
Mixologist & ondernemer
Andrew Nicholls
Najade Bijl
Bartender Pulitzer's Bar & Best Bartender 2021
Najade Bijl
Lennart Deddens
Oprichter The Boilermaker group & Best Bartender 2015
Lennart Deddens
Andrei Talapanescu-2
Founder Mr. Sipps, beverage consultant Eden Hotel Group & Best Bartender 2019
Andrei Talapanescu

JURY BEST BARTENDER 2024

Tess Posthumus_Jury Best Bartender
Multi-awarded bartender, bar owner Flying Dutchmen Cocktails & author
Tess Posthumus
Andrew Nicholls
Mixologist & entrepreneur
Andrew Nicholls
Lennart Deddens
Founder The Boilermaker group & Best Bartender 2015
Lennart Deddens
Foto-Best-Bartender-Alina-Lucia
Best Bartender 2023
Alina Lucia
Foto-Best-Bartender-Mads-Voorhoeve
Best Bartender 2018
Mads Voorhoeve

How does the competition work?

The bartenders will compete for the title of Best Bartender at Ayla in Rotterdam. We will, of course, let you know how to best prepare, but the focus will be on knowledge, speed, hospitality, and originality. The competition will consist of several rounds, eventually resulting in a top 3. The winner will be announced during the Entree Awards on December 2, at Theater Amsterdam.

Why participate in Best Bartender?

Besides being an educational (and fun!) day, you get the chance to put yourself in the spotlight. The top 3 will have a moment on stage during the Entree Awards on December 2, where the winner will be announced. Additionally, we offer the winner a column in Entree and connect various media outlets to the Best Bartender. For previous winners, such as Najade Bijl, Andrei Talapanescu, Stefan Sumual, Mads Voorhoeve, and Daryl Lieuw-On, the title meant a boost in their careers. For instance, Lieuw-On opened his own bar, and many bartenders are sought after by beverage brands and hospitality entrepreneurs as consultants.

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