2024 BKK Bar Show: Thailand’s Premier Bar Culture Event
The BKK Bar Show returns to Bangkok with even greater momentum! Running from October 31 to November 3, this event is more than just a gathering for bar professionals—it’s a platform dedicated to promoting Thailand’s bar culture and showcasing innovative mixology techniques. With each passing year, the BKK Bar Show has grown in scale, becoming a beacon of Thailand’s bar industry on the global stage, and highlighting the country’s creative drinking culture to the world.
A Pioneer in Advancing the Art of Drinking
The BKK Bar Show’s success stems from its commitment to advancing drinking culture while sharing the art and passion behind refined cocktails. This annual event brings together some of the best bartenders, brands, and innovators from Thailand and across Asia. Through education, inspiration, and mentorship, it provides a comprehensive platform for learning and growth within the industry. From exploring drinking culture to mastering technical skills and bringing creative ideas to life, every aspect of this event reflects the organizers’ deep dedication to bar culture.
A Global Influence
One of the key highlights of the BKK Bar Show each year is the interaction with top-tier bars and bartenders from around the world. This year, guests can look forward to interactions with globally recognized names, from Norway’s Himkok and New York’s Martiny’s to Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, showcasing the diverse faces of international mixology. These bartenders, each from unique cultural backgrounds, not only bring their signature creations but also share their interpretations of local culture, allowing guests to experience a multi-layered exploration of drinking traditions. This approach elevates the BKK Bar Show beyond a typical bar showcase, establishing it as a cultural exchange platform.
A Unique Showcase of Local Culture
The BKK Bar Show’s seminar sessions are another highly anticipated feature, attracting renowned figures in the bar industry from around the world, including Sorrel Moseley-Williams from South America, Nicholas Coldicott from Japan, and local industry leaders such as Niks Anuman, Philip Bischoff, and Chanond Puranada. These experts will delve into the past, present, and future of Thai cocktail culture, offering a comprehensive look at the diversity and growth potential of Thailand’s drinking culture. Through these discussions, both local and international professionals can gain a deeper understanding of Thailand’s unique bar culture, inspiring new ideas for the industry’s international development.
Diverse Guest Bartending Events
This year’s BKK Bar Show opening party will be hosted by Bar Leone from Hong Kong, ranked No. 1 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 2024, showcasing world-class mixology and creativity. Over the following days, attendees will have the chance to experience guest shifts by renowned bartenders from Taiwan, South Korea, Italy, and other regions, offering a one-of-a-kind journey through the unique flavors and bar cultures of each location.
Celebrating Excellence in Thailand’s Bar Industry
On October 31, the BKK Bar Show will reveal Thailand’s “Top 20 Bars” list and present various industry awards, including Bartender of the Year, Best Menu Design, Best Bar Team, and the Art of Hospitality Award. These awards further celebrate innovation and achievements within Thailand’s bar scene, recognizing outstanding contributions to the industry.
Thailand’s Best Bar No.1 - Dry wave Cocktail Studio
Established in 2024 by mixologist Supawit "Palm" Muttarattana, Drywave Cocktail Studio quickly became a standout in Thailand’s bar scene. Known for its “Super Classics” concept, which fuses two classic cocktails into unique signature drinks, Drywave blends creativity with Bangkok’s local charm. Recognized as Thailand’s Best Bar by Bacardí and awarded Campari’s One To Watch by Asia’s 50 Best Bars, it’s a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts.
Thailand’s Bar Culture on the Path to Global Recognition
The success of the BKK Bar Show signifies the growing international presence of Thailand’s bar culture. From local innovation to global interaction, this event infuses new energy into the bar industry across Thailand and Southeast Asia. By showcasing local creativity and fostering international collaborations, the BKK Bar Show has become a benchmark in the global bar community, drawing attention from audiences and professionals worldwide. As this year’s event concludes, Thailand’s bar culture not only shines across Asia but also takes its place on the world stage, embodying its unique charm and value.
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2024 Thailand’s Top 20 Bars List
- Drywave Cocktail Studio (@drywavecocktailstudio) - Best Bar in Bangkok and Best Bar in Thailand (sponsored by Bacardí)
- G.O.D BKK (@god_bkk) - Best New Bar (Sponsored by Absolut)
- BKK Social Club (@bkksocialclub) - Best Hotel Bar in Thailand (sponsored by Italian Trade Agency, ITA)
- Vesper (@vesperbkk)
- Opium (@opm.bkk)
- Tropic City (@tropiccitybkk)
- Firefly Bar (@fireflybarbangkok)
- Bar Us (@bar.us.bkk)
- Asia Today (@asia_today_bar)
- Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar (@mahaniyom.cocktailbar)
- F*nkytown - Best Restaurant Bar (sponsored by Italian Trade Agency, ITA) (@fnkytown.bar)
- Teens of Thailand (@teens_of_thailand)
- Aqua Bar (@aquabarbangkok)
- Last Call Bar BKK (@lastcallbar.bkk)
- Bar Sathorn (@barsathorn)
- Ku Bar (@ku_bkk)
- Find The Locker Room (@findthelockerroom.bkk)
- Bar Scofflaws (@barscofflaws)
- Bar SAN (@bar.san.chiangmai) - Best Bar in Chiang Mai (sponsored by Patron)
- EAT ME RESTAURANT (@eatmerestaurant) / 20. Garnish Samui (@garnish.samui) - Best Bar Samui / Phuket (sponsored by Grey Goose)