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.
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.
Join the Guild
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…
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.
Read our case study
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
World Cocktail Championship
Thanks to this amazing association, I’ve met so many incredible people and extremely talented bartenders who inspired me to always give my best and keep improving what I do every single day.
Michael Moreni, Flair Bartender World Cocktail Championship 2025 finalist
Networking & Community
I love the effort of the UKBG team that they put into organising masterclasses, competitions, different events and the whole team is absolutely Elite. I had the privilege to compete twice with UKBG and the amount of support from the team is unmatched.
Oliver Deak
Career Growth
Attending my first UKBG event and meeting like-minded professionals so willing to share their knowledge, kinship, and hospitality was a real turning point - it showed me a long-term career in this industry that truly excited me.
Sam Chatterji