Hastings People is extremely excited to present Hastings Connect a series of informal talks from some of the hospitality industry’s most creative. The first event will be held upstairs at The Beresford, starting at 3pm on August 15th, aiming to create an environment in which subject matter experts can share their knowledge, with the purpose

Back by popular demand the series of inspirational workshops are designed to upskill Australian bartenders and will take place mid-August in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. De Kuyper is proud partner with Salvatore Calabrese on this year’s program. As one of the world’s leading and most respected bartenders, Salvatore is an award-winning global powerhouse.

Yao Wong, Jack Stacey, Cedric Mendoza and Andy Tsai will be sharing their knowledge and their venues specialty with American Whiskey from ‘Behind the Bar’. Come to hear from some of Australia’s most knowledgeable American Whiskey Bartenders, stay for the delicious food and cocktails.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, "the rumours of vodka's death are greatly exaggerated". Vodka remains one of the world's most popular drink and is still a key ingredient in many classic, and new, cocktails. International Vodka Day is the opportunity to revisit an old favourite cocktail or showcase a different brand, either way it is a

The Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) celebrates the best people, venues, brands and operators of the last 12 months. We acknowledge the best bartenders, bars, bar teams and cocktail lists, so make sure you are part of this celebration of our incredible industry.

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.

Bacardí’s annual Bartender Softball competitions are in the calendar for another year, touring to major cities around the country in late February and early March. The event is inspired by the first Bacardí distillery workers in Santiago de Cuba, who finished their shifts with a game of baseball. Now, you can pay homage to them

The NSW based not-for-profit organisation, Women in Hospitality (WOHO) is expanding for the first time into Queensland. And to celebrate, they're inviting industry professionals to their inaugural event at Brisbane's Baedeker. Founded in 2016 as a way to champion women in the industry, the group gives female in hospitality a portal to explore ideas, share

Australian distillers and spirit lovers are coming together to support rural communities affected by bushfire and drought. This three course gala dinner and once-in-a-lifetime charity auction will see 100 per cent of proceeds go to Rural Aid, who supply crucial financial assistance, water and counselling to farmers in times of drought and fire. The Australian

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.

Celebrate International Women's Day in this event hosted by Women of Australian Distilling, including Nip of Courage, Women in Hospitality (WOHO), Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, Imbue Distillery, Sullivan's Cove and Anther Spirits. This Sydney event is aimed at celebrating women's achievements in the emerging Australian craft distilling industry and hopes to inspire people to support

Hundreds of incredible ciders made across the country from 100 per cent Australian-grown fruit will be highlighted on the inaugural Australian Cider Day, in a bid to further boost understanding about product origin in the industry. It's a day to explore the products and support local Australian farmers and producers. The new event comes shortly

Punters love a good theme, and this is the perfect one for the drinks industry. Celebrate all the great things Ireland has to offer bars this St. Patrick's day with Irish whisky, coffee, bar snacks and decorations.

'Silk and Grit' is an analogue photographic series explores the hospitality industry of Australia on black and white film by bartender and photographer Lucy Pallett-Jones. Presented by Bombay Sapphire, the exhibition is being created in collaboration with Bulletin Place and its team, and aims to highlight the beauty of bartending and acknowledge the hardships of

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!

Is there anything better than a tasty, well balanced cocktail? We think not. World Cocktail Day is a time to appreciate the art of the cocktail and the innovator mixologists who create them. Celebrating this one is as fun for you as it is for the consumer - think special menus and experimental concoctions. Get

This one may not necessarily be Australian, but why should we miss out on the fun? While wine is a great tool to mark occasions, National Wine Day is perfect for opening up something special and celebrating the wine itself. Good wine deserves to be enjoyed in it's own right too. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping

What a day this is, a celebration for the powerhouse that is gin! The category is booming right now as we all know, so there's many products you could choose to mark the occasion. But with the current COVID-19 pandemic and it's impact on the economy, why not take the opportunity to support a local

One of the most classic cocktails there is, the Martini deserves it's own day of celebration. Added bonus: in the midst of the local craft spirit boom, you've got the chance to shake (or stir) up the traditional recipe in more ways than ever and appeal to new customers while you're at it.

It's dark, it's white, it's spiced, it's coconut-flavoured... is there anything rum can't be? Celebrate the diversity, the craftsmanship and the history of your favourite rum through classic cocktails and signature serves today. Need inspiration? Why not check out our range of rum cocktails here, including the pictured Golden Rule cocktail that made Adam Dow

A favourite among consumer and trade alike, the humble Mojito is one of the most popular cocktails worldwide. Its day of celebration happens to fall on World Rum Day too! Whether you like your Mojito traditionally refreshing, or you spice it up with a little flair or twist, it's the perfect opportunity to appreciate one

The inaugural Shiraz Day is in 2020, launched by Mastermind Consulting, who were disappointed that the varietal didn't have it's own dedicated day, despite its popularity and heritage in Australia. The Mastermind Consulting team has made available a series of downloadable Shiraz Day social media graphics to help venues leverage this new date and create

Being part of the bar industry, we're sure tequila holds a spot near and dear to your heart. Celebrate that spot today, and make sure you sing:

Indie Beer Day, a campaign organised by the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), is a day to celebrate the great local beer producers of Australia. The day's website - askforindiebeer.com.au - puts it best when it said: "Indie brewers are made up of all sorts of brewers around Australia; from husband and wife teams pouring pints

Founded in 2011, IPA Day is celebration of craft beer and the IPA style in particular. This is an opportunity to join forces with your local brewer and help your guests enjoy some cracking brews.  IPA Day was originally developed as a social media-based holiday, but has since expanded into a worldwide party, boasting hundreds

The first Friday in August is reserved for appreciating beer and those who make it. So raise your glass, bottle or can, and let's take our hats off to brewers around the world for their contribution to a thriving category.

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.

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.

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,

Start October with a pep in your step thanks to International Coffee Day. Whether you go for an Espresso Martini, or shake things up by adding coffee into other cocktail creations, it's a great occasion to celebrate at the bar.

Join judges at the 2020 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards for an exclusive opportunity to discuss the judging process and taste the wines that caught their attention this year. Due to social distancing, only 42 seats are available and there is a $10 attendance fee. Email media@nswwine.com.au for instructions on how to register.

Where would we be without vodka? I shudder to think. In recognition of the spirit, this day is perfect for showcasing the many vodka cocktails out there we all know and love. Want to up your game? Check out what the rest of the industry is making with it here. 

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

Join Nip of Courage the day before International Women's Day at Bloodwood, Newtown to celebrate women's achievements in the emerging Australian craft distilling industry. Bloodwood is a community focused restaurant and bar that strives to provide bold and heart felt food and drinks with a support local ethos. Anybody and everybody is welcome to come

Good Times Only x Spirits Platform x International Women ’s Day 2021 The Good Times Only Group along with support from Spirits Plat form are proud to welcome some o f our hospitality industries finest to take over the Howlin Wolf in Wollongong for a huge International Women s Day event. Monday, March 8 sees

On Saturday 13th March, pick up your glass, hold it to the sky and cheers to celebrate Australian Cider Day and all the incredible ciders made across Australia from 100 per cent Australian Grown fruit! Cider producers will mark this day by organising cider events, tastings and other fun festivities. And as you’d expect there

This immersive four-day festival that will offer you the opportunity to explore the world of Gin & Tonics whilst relaxing by the harbour at First Fleet Park, along with great friends, live music, delicious offerings from Sydney’s best food trucks, gourmet hampers and much more. We have a wide selection of the best gins from

Celebrate all things whisk(e)y on Sunday. Who do you think does it best, Australia, Ireland, Scotland or Japan? Or maybe your favourite whiskey is from a different country entirely, either way, pour yourself a drink, and enjoy.

National Gin&Tonic day couldn't have fallen on a better day. Friday was made for kicking back, sipping on a Gin&Tonic after a hard days work... or breaking out you're favourite bottle and starting early. Bars and Clubs has brought you all things Gin & Tonic, enjoy a glass while giving this a read.

The World Cider Day on 3 June is an international declaration of love for the popular cult drink. Celebrate Australia's cider producers by heading to one near you, Cider Australia has prepared an interactive map to help narrow it down.

What a day this is, a celebration for the powerhouse that is gin! The category is booming right now as we all know, so there's many products you could choose to mark the occasion. Australia's Gindustry is recognised the world over for it's quality and innovation, that's sure worth celebrating!

Dry July is garnering popularity throughout Australia, and the world, but going without alcohol for a month doesn't mean you can't still get creative with a non-alcoholic cocktail, or have the taste of beer or wine with so many innovative and like-tasting products on the market. Let us know what you'll be having to get

Punters love a good theme, and this is the perfect one for the drinks industry. Celebrate all the great things Ireland has to offer bars this St. Patrick's day with Irish whiskey, coffee, bar snacks and decorations.

Rum punch first became popular among the British aristocracy in the 1600s, having been brought to the UK from India. It has more recently been adopted in the Caribbean, so why not enjoy a tasty punch on this day?

Any day is a good day for a gin and tonic, but International Gin & Tonic Day is a particularly good day to celebrate this amazing combination. International Gin and Tonic Day was founded in honour of Mary Edith Keyburn, a remarkable woman who loved to have the occasional tipple of gin and tonic. Edith

Mix it up on World Cocktail day. Give a throwback to the first publication date of the definition of a cocktail on May 13, 1806. Grab your shakers, favourite spirits, mixes and garnish and put together something spectacular. Share it with us on Insta @barsandclubsmagazine

A global celebration of all things gin. Whether it's the simplicity of a well-made gin and tonic, or a gin cocktail, the second Saturday in June is all about celebrating all things juniper.

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

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

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

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.

Reign will celebrate World Chardonnay Day with a ‘Chardy Party’ featuring over 15 wine producers, a Chablis and oyster station, grazing tables, masterclass and live music. Hosted by Trippas White Group sommeliers, Louella Mathews and Luigi Celiento, the event will transform Reign into a tasting trail traversing the diverse styles of old and new world wines

The dates and venue have been set for the Pub Leaders Summit 2024. The Pub Leaders Summit will return to Sydney this year, running 9-10 September at Waterview at Bicentennial Park, in Sydney Olympic Park. The Summit will once again include a comprehensive program providing valuable information to bar operators as well as publicans. Tickets

Bartenders and bar operators and owners from across Australia are invited to share knowledge and experience at the inaugural Bartenders’ Weekender, which is taking place in Brisbane in June. There is some more information on the Bartenders’ Weekender website, and Bars and Clubs will keep you up-to-date with everything that you can expect in Brisbane in June.

It's dark, it's white, it's spiced, it's coconut-flavoured... is there anything rum can't be? The second Saturday of July celebrates the diversity, the craftsmanship and the history of your favourite rum through classic cocktails and signature serves today. Need inspiration? Why not check out our range of rum cocktails here.

Originally started in the United States, in Santa Cruz, California to be exact, Beer Day was begun with the purpose of celebrating the craft of brewing. There's plenty to celebrate on our shores, with Australia hosting more than 500 breweries. Find your favourite craft on tap or from your local bottle shop, raise your frothy

Get some smoke into your life and mouth and celebrate this magnificent Mexican spirit this October.

Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) are the Australian drinks industry's night of nights. It's a night where areas of our wonderful industry come together to celebrate the best brands, people and venues of the last 12 months. Whether you work in bars, bottleshops, pubs or with producers, ALIA recognises you all. This years' Awards are

Join bars around the world celebrating all things Sherry with the El Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xeres-Sherry organising a range of online and offline events. Why not show how superbly this wine pairs with a wide variety of dishes, from cheese and cured meats, to fish, seafood, stews, and desserts?

Australia has gone from 10 distilleries to over 600 in 10 years - it's an exciting time for the Australian gin industry so be sure to search for your nearest distillery and raise a glass with them today.

Is the Gibson the best Martini? It's got to be up there. Just think Antarctica, very cold, very dry and then whack a couple of pickled onions in there. Of course this Martini has it's own day, it's amazing!

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. St Andrew's Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture and traditional Scottish food and music, so crack open a can of Tennet's Lager, a nice dram and celebrate the wonderful country that is Scotland.

Obviously this should be every day, but thanks to Sailor Jerry we can now recognise, celebrate and appreciate the wonderful work and service of bartenders officially. Pour yourself a drink and give yourself a cheers.

Celebrate the life and poetry of the national bard of Scotland, Robert Burns. Enjoy haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and of course the water of life itself, whisky. Most importantly though enjoy some brilliant Scottish poetry.

The humble margarita is one of the world's most loved tequila cocktails, consumed by millions each year - it only makes sense there is a day to honour it. Stock up on limes and salt, and entice your guests with this February fiesta. https://www.barsclubs.com.au/bars-clubs/celebrating-the-margarita-on-international-margarita-day/

It's your day bartenders! The time to celebrate each other - your peers, your mentors, your industry - and all the good things you bring to the world. The innovation, creativity and passion of mixologists past, present and future is definitely worth celebrating. Mark the day by trying something new or unusual and flex your