Classic Cocktail Competition finalists revealed
These are pub and bar brands taking part in the 2025 Classic Cocktail Competition.
Some of the finest pub, bar and restaurant brands have been selected to take part in the final of the 2025 Classic Cocktail Competition.
Returning for its third year, the Classic Cocktail Competition challenges bartenders to make six different classic cocktails each, all served in their own signature style during strictly timed heats.
A total of 15 respected hospitality businesses will be represented at the final on 13 October in London, including teams from Butcombe Group, Flight Club, The Cocktail Club and current champions Arc Inspirations. The full list of finalists can be seen below.
At the final, these talented mixologists will be battling it out to make the Spiced Mojito of the Year, Fortunella Sour of the Year, Pornstar Martini of the Year, Tom Collins of the Year, Old Fashioned of the Year, and Paloma of the Year.
For 2025, the event is moving to The Refinery at Regent’s Place, where bartenders will go head-to-head in a bid to win the esteemed title of Bartender of the Year. The winners will be announced at a private reception held immediately after the daytime competition.
To register your interest in attending the final, please visit the Classic Cocktail Competition website.
The 2025 Classic Cocktail Competition finalists
- Arc Inspirations
- Brother Marcus / Kamara
- Butcombe Group
- Character Inns
- Country Creatures / Mason’s Arms
- Desire Cocktail Bar
- Drake & Morgan
- Flight Club
- Lime Wood Hotel
- Sixes
- The Alchemist
- The Cocktail Club
- The Inn Collection Group
- The Pig Hotel
- Urban Pubs & Bars / The Gun
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