On April 27-28, the first bar show “Spilnota” organized by Diageo Bar Academy will take place at GNRTR. This unique event aims to bring together bartenders and hospitality industry professionals for exchange of experience, inspiration, and raising the level of cocktail culture. There will be plenty of interesting activities for both professionals and cocktail enthusiasts.
The event is organized by the Diageo Bar Academy team, which has been improving the hospitality industry for over 10 years in Ukraine and worldwide. Established in 2011, Diageo Bar Academy is one of the most reliable providers of training and workshops for professionals in the bar industry and hospitality sector globally. The Diageo team aims to support service industry workers in enhancing their qualifications, advancing their careers, and improving quality standards in the field.
Visitors can expect:
– Two lecture halls with unique materials and 26 speakers,
– A bar by Johnnie Walker featuring the top 12 bartenders in the country,
– Four unique collaborations with bars: Faculty (Odessa) with Gordon’s brand, People Place (Lviv) with The Singleton brand, Polunochky (Vinnytsia) with Captain Morgan brand, and OldPal Bar (Dnipro) with Don Julio brand,
– A bar offering tastings from Baileys and Johnnie Walker, as well as an almost non-alcoholic bar from Tanqueray.
Especially for participants of the “Community,” bars will develop exclusive cocktails that can only be tasted at the event.
The event will use a cashless payment system, so cocktails can only be paid for by card—cash will not be accepted. Therefore, it is recommended for all participants to consider non-cash payment methods in advance.
“Ideas for creating the show were carefully nurtured for 4 years, as all members of our team have extensive experience in the industry, reinforced by the best international cases and practices. And now is exactly the time when we need to come together, share experiences in order to become stronger and drive the industry forward,” shared Irina Zheldak, brand manager of Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and the Diageo Bar Academy training program.
