World Bartender Day – February 24, 2027

Expected World Bartender Day Deals

As World Bartender Day approaches, expect many bars, restaurants, and spirit brands to roll out special promotions and appreciation events. While specific 2027 deals are still under wraps, last year saw establishments like TGI Fridays offering discounts to industry professionals, while brands such as Bacardi and Diageo sponsored educational workshops and competitions for bartenders. Look for local pubs to host ‘Bartender’s Choice’ nights and craft cocktail bars to feature guest mixologists. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as February 24 approaches, so check back for the latest ways to celebrate.

History of World Bartender Day

Bartending might appear to be a modern profession, but it is one of the oldest professions known to man — the first bartending job was probably held in the 1400s. It is said to have emerged several thousand years ago in various locations such as Rome, Greece, and Asia. At the time, bartenders would have been the innkeepers and owners of alehouses who would make their own brews and liquors to serve the patrons.

It wasn’t until the 1800s that the common public would develop a somewhat favorable opinion of bartending and refrain from morally and ethically judging bartenders. This was when Jerry Thomas, the “father of bartending”, became popular for the special cocktails he created in his bars in New York City. Thomas was the first one to write a book on bartending, called The Bar-Tender’s Guide, alternatively referred to as How to Mix Drinks, which was published in 1862.

Since then, the profession of bartending has gained more respect for the creativity, skill, and attention to detail that is involved in creating, making, and serving up drinks — often to unruly customers. While the trade witnessed depression in the 1920s and early 1930s (when the United States went through a period of prohibition), bartenders have sprung back into action since then and today once cannot imagine a hospitality establishment without them. World Bartender Day celebrates the creative genius and talents of those at the bars all across the globe. The day might have emerged during a cocktail competition that happens in Australia and New Zealand, called The Perfect Blend.