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WELCOME TO THE
WORLD’S ULTIMATE
BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP
INTRODUCTION
Forget everything you know about conventional bartending competition – the World’s Ultimate Bartender Championship is here!In 2026, bartenders across the world will participate in challenges designed to test the SKILLS THAT PAY THE BILLS and prove their competency in all aspects of what it takes to be a top bartender, with a chance to win National and Global Champion titles.But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a pro bartender to take part: if you love bartending, you definitely have what it takes.
THE CHALLENGES
The World’s Ultimate Bartender Championship consists of six challenges. Each of the first five Challenges is worth 10 points, highlighting that no one skillis more important than any other and a great bartender is one who canmaster them all. The four top scoring bartenders across these five challengesgoes through to the final challenge to face o against one another anddetermine the winner.
CHALLENGE 1
THE QUIZ
A test of bar industry know how.
CHALLENGE 2
POURING
A measure of speed.
CHALLENGE 3
NOSING
A test of smell and memory.
CHALLENGE 4
TABLE SERVICE
Establish a clear standard of service.
CHALLENGE 5
THE PERFECT SERVE
Make the perfect Monkey Shoulder cocktail against the clock.
CHALLENGE 6
ROUND BUILDING
A head-to-head contest – building cocktailsagainst the clock – to find the top monkey.
REGISTER NOW
Have you got what it takes to be our next champion? We want you at the World’s Ultimate Bartender Championship. We’re running WUBC all over the globe this year, so cgoose which region suits you and register now to get involved.
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