UK Bartenders' Guild

The UK’s original bartending guild, built for what’s next.

The Original Voice of British Bartending on the Global Stage

As founding member of the International Bartenders Association, we exist to support, grow, and connect the profession. We work with individuals and the industry to build careers, drive standards, and open doors.

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What’s On

Training & Education

Master your craft with expert-led workshops, live training, and globally recognised IBA and WSET qualifications.

Competitions & Mentorship

From UK-based contests to the World Cocktail Championship, competitions offer members a route to recognition and creativity.

Events & Networking

Free access to UKBG and partner events helps members connect, learn, and stay involved.

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Empowering the UK’s Bartending Community

A place to develop your skills, deepen your knowledge, and be recognised for the work you do, both here in the UK and across the world.

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Whether you’re just starting behind the bar or building towards mastery, the UK Bartenders’ Guild offers a clear path forward. As a member, you gain access to:

National and global stage

Practical training and workshops

Professional events designed to fit around real shift

Trade discounts and much more…

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Become a Guild Brand Partner

The UK Bartenders’ Guild offers a trusted, professional gateway into the world of bartending.

Build programmes that make real impact

We bring together skilled professionals across every region of the UK.

Gain visibility, credibility, and direct access to the people who shape what’s poured, served, and shared.

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Proud Partners

We’re proud to work with Industry leading brands and organisations

Founder Member of the International Bartenders Association (IBA)

What People are saying about UKBG

Michael Moreni

Thanks to this amazing association, I’ve met incredible people and highly talented bartenders who inspired me to always give my best and keep improving what I do every single day.

Oliver Deak

I truly love the effort the UKBG team puts into organising masterclasses, competitions, and events, and the whole team is absolutely elite, and I was privileged to compete twice.

Sam Chatterji

Attending my first UKBG event and meeting like-minded professionals willing to share their knowledge, kinship, and hospitality was a turning point, showing me a long-term career in this industry.