Calendar

Jul
24
Mon
Pub Leaders Summit 2022
Jul 24 – Jul 25 all-day
Pub Leaders Summit 2022

The Pub Leaders Summit, heads to Brisbane for 2023, taking place over Monday 24 and Tuesday, 25 July. Pub Leaders is a must-attend event for Australia’s leading pub operators and senior managers, and will also offer invaluable information for bar owners and operators. The Summit will feature practical business advice, introduce new commercial ideas and offer plenty of inspiration and a half day Hotel Study Tour.. You’ll find the program here and you can register here.

Aug
9
Wed
World Baijiu Day
Aug 9 all-day
World Baijiu Day

Around 20 billion bottles of baijiu are consumed each year, representing one-third of global spirit sales. While little is known about the drink outside of China, World Baijiu day aims to challenge that. So try a cocktail or toast “ganbei” and see what you can do with this spirit.

Aug
25
Fri
National Whiskey Sour Day
Aug 25 all-day
National Whiskey Sour Day

It’s a classic cocktail and a delicious way to use any whiskey, so National Whiskey Sour Day is worth celebrating in Australia! Whether your cocktail goes by the book or has a twist, today is the perfect time to pay homage to the sour.

Sep
1
Fri
Australian Craft Gin Day
Sep 1 all-day
Australian Craft Gin Day

Did you know that Australia is home to over 500 gins? That’s pretty impressive, and certainly worth celebrating! The incredible passion, hard work, innovation and ingenuity that goes into craft gin in this country is amazing, and why Australia is known as one of the best locations for gin.

From traditional styles, to funky flavours, to native botanicals, there’s something for everyone in Australian craft gin. We’d drink to that!

Oct
19
Thu
International Gin & Tonic Day
Oct 19 all-day
International Gin & Tonic Day

OK, some might argue that this is every day, but 19 October is in fact the International Gin & Tonic Day. With so many amazing gins on the market, from all over Australia and around the world, and increasing numbers of incredible tonics, why not work on some different combinations and thrill your guests with a different and enticing combination of this classic drink.

Dec
10
Sun
International Lager Day
Dec 10 all-day
International Lager Day

Mmmmm, beer! Celebrate the cold, crisp lager with, well, a cold crisp lager.

Feb
3
Sat
International Pisco Sour Day
Feb 3 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
International Pisco Sour Day

Pisco Sour Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in February in honour of Peru’s national drink, the Pisco Sour.

Feb
18
Sun
Drink Wine Day
Feb 18 all-day
Drink Wine Day

Wine has a history worth celebrating, and that’s what this day is about. Some of our local wine regions really need our support right now, so you could take this opportunity to champion our Aussie winemakers and encourage consumers to get behind them.

Mar
5
Tue
Absinthe Day
Mar 5 all-day
Absinthe Day

Some consumers hear the word absinthe and shudder, likely because they haven’t explored the possibilities of the strong spirit. Take this as your chance to change that by getting creative with cocktails, mixers, or even the traditional absinthe drinking method.

Mar
27
Wed
International Whisk(e)y Day
Mar 27 all-day
International Whisk(e)y Day

It’s a dram good time to celebrate all things whisk(e)y. In such a huge and vibrant category, this day is best celebrated by helping consumers navigate the range of whisk(e)y products behind the bar and discover a new favourite tipple. Sláinte!