Thailand's and the regional bar industry is being celebrated from Nov 1-3 at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC). Located in Henri Dunant hall, the Bangkok Bar Show 2024 provides one-of-a-kind experiences, including seminars, masterclasses and countless guest-shifts.
The country's largest bar show will feature more than 30 spirit brands, world-class bartenders and global industry expert-led seminars. This year’s event will showcase Thailand’s 20 Best Bars, where the awards return to celebrate the nation’s top talent.
This year things are being done a bit differently. To get people into the spirit of things (pun intended), the event kicks off with "Thailand’s 20 Best Bar Awards 2024" being hosted at the Rosewood Bangkok on Oct 31.
The event continues at RBSC from Nov 1-3 showcasing more than 30 alcohol brand booths with experiences and activations.
Seminar line-up from Nov 1-3
Nov 1: "Fascinating Bar Trends of South America" by Sorrel Moseley-Williams, World's 50 Best Bar academy chair for South America.
Nov 1: "Japan Cocktail History" by Nicholas Coldicott, World's 50 Best Bar academy chair for Japan.
Nov 2: "The Past, The Present & The Future of Thailand Cocktail Culture: How Thailand Blends In with Southeast Asia" a group discussion by Niks Anuman, Philip Bischoff, Chanond Puranada and Sudarat "Taln" Rojanavanich. Moderated by Rachel Tann, World's 50 Best academy chair for Southeast Asia and Korea.
Nov 2: "Idea Of Savory Project: How We Found Our Niche In This Industry And How It Helps Young Bartenders To Find Their Niche" by Ajit Gurung, co-founder of The Savory Project, Hong Kong.
Nov 2: "The Normal Bar" by Lorenzo Antinori, founder of Bar Leone, Hong Kong, currently Asia's No.1 Bar.
Nov 3: "The Elephant Room: The Story Of An Under Documented Culture" by Yugnes Susela, bartender-patron of The Elephant Room, Singapore.
Nov 3: "The Unexpected Journey: From Bar Dreams To Creative Leadership" by Uno Jang, group creative director of Jigger & Pony, Singapore.
Nov 3: "Tea & Cocktails" by Grace Tsai, bar manager, Experimental Indulge Bistro, Taipei, Taiwan.
Nov 3: "Himkok Is More Than Liquid" by Maroš Dzurus, bar manager, Himkok, Oslo, Norway.
All seminars will be held in the Seminar Hall of RBSC.
Get your drink on the the various guest shits around the Thai capital:
Nov 1:
• "Opening Party Nightcap Session" by Lorenzo Antinori and Taki Li from Bar Leone, Hong Kong at Bar.Yard.
• "Celebration Of Southeast Asia Flavours" featuring Cong Nguyen from The Haflington, Hanoi, Vietnam, and Shen Koh from Backdoor Bodega, Penang, Malaysia at Independence Bar.
• Yugnes Susela from The Elephant Room, Singapore at Teens Of Thailand.
• Rogerio Igarashi from Bar Trench, Tokyo, Japan at Firefly Bar.
• Antonio Lai from Qunary, Hong Kong at Teens Of Thailand.
• Jonathan Jeannenoti from Shady Pig, Bali, Indonesia at Tax.
• Uno Jang from Jigger & Pony, Singapore at Bar Scofflaws.
Nov 2:
● Maroš Dzurus and Paul Aquilar from Himkok, Oslo, Norway at Aqua Bar.
● Ryu Fuji from Craftroom, Osaka, Japan at Firefly Bar.
● Riccardo Bucci and Lorenzo Falasca from Rem Trastevere, Rome, Italy at Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar.
● Seven Yi from Room By Le Kief, Taipei, Taiwan and Liao Yiche from Moonrock, Tainan, Taiwan at Stella.
● Takuma Watanabe from Martiny’s, New York, US at Opium Bar.
"K Pop Oppas: Part 1"
● Du Ui Hong aka Joe and Pat Park from Pine & Co, Seoul, South Korea; Terry Kim from Alice in Cheongdam, South Korea; and Jae Jin Lim and Louis Eom from Le Chamber, Seoul, South Korea at Find The Photobooth.
"Shanghai Tang Nightcap Session"
● Cross Yu from E.P.I.C., Shanghai, China, and Kris Du from Speaklow, Shanghai, China at Bar Sathorn.
Nov 3:
● Devender Kumar from The Aubrey, Hong Kong at Zuma.
● Ajit Gurung and Michelle from The Savory Project, Hong Kong at Dry Wave Cocktail Studio.
"K Pop Oppas: Part 1"
● Soko Son from Soko Bar, Seoul; Mickey Lee from Yeon Nam Masil, Seoul; Demie Kim from Zest, Seoul; and Byung Jin Lim from Bar Cham, Seoul at Find The Photobooth.
"Official BKK Bar Show Closing Party: Best of Taiwan"
● William Wu from Public House, Taipei; Mark Huang from Hiboru, Taipei; Grace Tsai from Indulge, Taipe; and Nick Wu from Bar Mood, Taipei at Lennons.
The Bangkok Bar Show brings together more than 19 world-renowned bars and bartenders from Tokyo, Singapore and even New York, with a line-up of show seminars and post-show guest shifts across the city. Tickets are available on Ticketmelon and at the door.
