@ Vikash Sharma | Sr Journalist
Delhi: The India Bartender Guild (IBG) proudly concluded the highly anticipated India Bar Show 2025 (IBS 2025), held on April 26–27 at the Norman JW Marriott, Aerocity, Delhi. This landmark B2B event brought together global industry leaders, premium beverage brands, and hospitality professionals in a two-day celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration.
From live exhibitions and brand activations to curated masterclasses, tasting rooms, cocktail trails, and educational seminars, IBS 2025 delivered a world-class experience to thousands of attendees from India and abroad.
Industry-Leading Partners
India Bar Show 2025 was made possible with the support of featured partners including Bacardi, Grey Goose, Patron, Bombay Sapphire, PartySmart, Pekers Syrups, and Pekers Ice, who played a pivotal role in enriching the event experience.
Global Brand Launches
IBS 2025 served as the India launch platform for several international beverage brands:
VEG White (Poland)
AI Form (Israel)
Agave Society (Mexico)
Tiny Non-Alcoholic Beers (New Zealand)
Woodstock Beverages (Singapore)
Almave Non-Alcoholic Tequila (Mexico)
IBS Awards & Competition Results
A major highlight of the show was the hosting of international bartending competitions and the prestigious IBS Awards, conducted under the aegis of the India Bartender Guild (IBG). The results are as follows:
National Mixology Winners
First Place: Yogesh Kumar
Second Place: Bhuvan Tendolkar
Third Place: Sayan Ghosal
National Flair Winners
First Place: Sarthak Jugran
Second Place: Akash Beniwal
Third Place: Shivraj Panwar
International Mixology Winners
First Place: Kharisova Anastasiia
Second Place: Pasa
Third Place: Raquel Rodríguez Cruz
International Flair Winners
First Place: Nabin Dhami
Second Place: Hector Rangel
Third Place: Andrey Makarow
Bar Queen Challenge Winners (Celebrating Women in Mixology and Flair Bartending)
First Place: Prerana Rawat
Second Place: Memu Gurung
Third Place: Bipasha Das
Founder’s Statement
Speaking on the occasion, the Founder of the India Bartenders Guild and Organizer of India Bar Show 2025, Mr. Archit Singhal said:
“India Bar Show, organised by India Bartenders Guild, is proud to host the official National Bartender Championships for India to screen talents to represent India on a global platform. We are proud to be chosen to groom talent to export Indian hospitality to the world.
India Bar Show has shown that India has arrived on the global stage in beverages, with global brands now actively seeking entry through Indian partnerships.
We plan to make India Bar Show the ultimate platform for any beverage or bar brand entering India. A large-format infrastructure will be ready by the end of the year to help these companies find the right partners and thrive in the Indian market.”
Global Participation & Grand Finale
Delegates and participants from over 10 countries—including the United States, Italy, Russia, Poland, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka—joined the show. The celebration culminated with a grand closing night and afterparty, creating space for high-value networking and industry-wide celebration.
India Bar Show 2025 not only spotlighted the emerging force of Indian hospitality on the world stage but also reinforced the country’s role as a catalyst for innovation and excellence in the global beverage industry.
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