Bartender of the Year Competition
The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association (ARHA) is looking for the state’s best bartenders to compete in our cocktail showdown!!!
Regional winners compete at the state competition on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Birmingham against other finalists. The state winner will be crowned the 2019 Bartender of the Year and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
The annual competition is open to all professional bartenders in the state. Bartenders may register to compete themselves or local patrons may nominate their favorite bartenders. ARHA will contact all nominees and registrants prior to competition.
Regional winners compete at the state competition on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Birmingham against other finalists. The state winner will be crowned the 2019 Bartender of the Year and take home the $1,500 grand prize and trophy!
The annual competition is open to all professional bartenders in the state. Bartenders may register to compete themselves or local patrons may nominate their favorite bartenders. ARHA will contact all nominees and registrants prior to competition.
Regional Competitions:
MontgomeryThe Exchange at
the Renaissance Mon., Oct. 7 @ 5:30 pm MobileUnion
659 Dauphin St. Mon., Oct 14 @ 5:30 pm |
HuntsvilleThe Westin Hotel
Bridge St. Town Centre Mon., Oct. 21 @ 5:30 pm BirminghamThe Redmont Hotel (The Roof)
2101 5th Ave. N Mon., Oct. 28 @ 5:30 pm |
The remaining regional competitions are now full. Registration is currently closed.
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2019 Bartender of the Year Competition Overview
2019 Bartender of the Year Competition Guidelines
2019 Bartender of the Year Competition Overview
2019 Bartender of the Year Competition Guidelines
Sponsors:
Judging Criteria:
Prizes:
Questions:
Call ARHA at 334.244.1320 or email Shea Perkins for more information.
- Speed
- Taste & Creativity
- Crowd Interaction/Showmanship
Prizes:
- Regional - $350 1st Place / $150 2nd Place / $100 3rd Place
- Regional - Winners will also receive plaques and prizes!
- State - $1,500 Grand Prize / $750 2nd Place / $500 3rd Place / $250 4th Place
- State - Coveted trophy for one year
Questions:
Call ARHA at 334.244.1320 or email Shea Perkins for more information.
