Fast becoming the Oscars of the South African bartending industry, the annual B.A.R. Awards, now in its fourth year, disclosed its shortlisted nominees yesterday.
Here’s the full list of all worthy Bartending Accolades and Recognition Awards nominees.
Bar Team Of The Year
Bartender Of The Year
Cocktail Bar Of The Year
Brand Ambassador Of The Year
New Cocktail Bar Of The Year
Media Contributor Of The Year
High-Volume Cocktail Bar Of The Year
Newcomer Of The Year
- Aiden Powrie
- Alecs Besier
- Cameron-Leigh Henning
- Leighton Rathbone
- Misha Chinnah
- Yves Kadilo
- Nkuli Khanyile
Hotel Bar Of The Year
International Footprint Award
Pop-Up Bar Of The Year
Mobile Bar Operator Of The Year
- Crush
- Molecular Bars
- Shaker
- SIP Exclusive
- The Perfect Serve
- Thirst
Bartenders Brand of Choice
Brand Campaign Of The Year
- Campari – Campari Bar Academy
- Diageo – World Class
- Havanna Club – Little Havanna
- Olmeca Tequila – Tahona Society
- The Botanist – Forager Series
- Woodford Reserve – The Woodford Bourbon Trail