Bartender of the Year

About the Event

The Bartender of the Year Competition is an annual event organized by the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association in partnership with Old Forester and United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama. This competition aims to showcase and celebrate the professional bartenders across the state.

The competition begins with regional contests held in various cities. In each regional event, six contestants are selected to compete. Winners from each regional competition advance to the state finals, which are held during the annual Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner. The state competition is a highlight of the evening where regional champions compete for the title of Alabama's Bartender of the Year.

Regional Winners

HuntsvilleBartender
BirminghamBartender
Bartender Orange Beach Winners - 2025
Bartender Auburn Winners - 2025
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