A three day weekender for bartenders and the drinks industry.
Bartenders’ Weekender is a three day weekend for bartenders and drinks enthusiasts — and last year’s biggest celebration of bar culture is back in Brisbane this June.
The timetable
Sunday 15 June 2025
10.30am to 12.30pm
Jura Welcome Brunch
1.00pm to 3.00pm
William Grants & Sons Lunch
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Go Further for Flavour with Starward
3.30pm to 5.30pm
Proof & Company: Rum State of Mind
3.30pm to 5.30pm
Never Never Rooftop Reve(a)l
6.00pm to 8.30pm
Spotlight on Brisbane bars and bartenders
6.00pm to 8.30pm
Gresham Greenhorn Cocktail Competition
8.30pm to 10.30pm
Angel’s Envy heads to the Wild Wild North - Ramblin Rascals Tavern x Frog’s Hollow Opening Party
10.30pm to late
Mix Haus Take Over
10.30pm to late
Bar Takeovers — multiple locations
Monday 16 June 2025
10.00am to 3.00pm
Better Bars Summit presented by Monkey Shoulder
10.30am to 12.30pm
Green Ant Breakfast Martinis with Seven Seasons
10.30am to 12.30pm
The Bartenders’ Reset by Fever-Tree
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Jack Daniel’s Bartender Brunch
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Patrón lunch to celebrate the craft
3.30pm to 5.30pm
The Bourbon vs Rye Smackdown with Heaven Hill
3.30pm to 5.30pm
Proof & Company: Whisky Wanderlust
6.00pm to 8.00pm
A Re’al world of flavour!
6.00pm to 8.00pm
Boothby Best Bars Queensland
8.30pm to 10.30pm
The Magnificent 7: Showdown sponsored by Kaibutsu, High West, 78 Degree’s and Aquafab
8.30pm to 10.30pm
Taste la dolce vita with Disaronno
10.30pm to late
Bar Takeovers — multiple locations
Tuesday 17 June 2025
10.00am to 3.00pm
Better Bars Summit presented by Monkey Shoulder
10.30am to 12.30pm
Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition Final
10.30am to 12.30pm
Supporting The Industry:
Mix Haus & The Burnt Chef Project
1.00pm to 3.00pm
A Taste of Tasmania: Lark Whisky Lunch
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Finest Call Flair
3.30pm to 5.30pm
Sailor Jerry Bartender Bowling
3.30pm to 5.30pm
The Four Pillars Gala Starter
6.00pm to 9.00pm
Drinks 100 Australia Awards
9.00pm to late
William Grant & Sons After Party
Apply for The Scholarship
An all access pass to learn, connect, and create in Brisbane.
After a successful launch in 2024, the Bartenders’ Weekender Scholarship program is now open and ready for entries. To enter, hit the link here, and give @bartendersweekender a follow on Instagram. Entries close March 31st.
This year we’ve upped the number of places available to eight, and added an extra night of accommodation thanks to our partner, Monin.
Here’s what the Scholarship recipients will receive: return flights to Brisbane and four nights accommodation at the five star Crystalbrook Vincent on the Brisbane river, and $500 in spending money; access to an exclusive welcome event on Saturday 14th presented by Monin, a two day ticket to the Better Bars Summit, invite to the Boothby Best Bars QLD awards, and tickets to the Drinks 100 Australia Awards gala ceremony on the Tuesday night.
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