Mon, April 10 - Wed, April 12, 2023
Enercare Centre, Toronto & VIRTUAL
Discover the latest bar and beverage innovations, products, data-driven insights and techniques that the Bar & Beverage Pavilion has to offer. Meet thought-leaders, brand ambassadors, sommeliers and mixologists to learn how to shake up a world-class beverage program and tap into the latest industry trends.
Presented By
Labatt
Pepsico
Skip the Dishes
Beer Store
WITH SUPPORT FROM
WSET
Stella
Budweiser
Michelob
Nutrl
BudLight Seltzer
Mill St.
Goodridge
Bubly
Pepsi Zero
Freehouse
MEIKO is the official warewashing sponsor of the Bar & Beverage Pavillion
Local & International Wine
There has never been a better time to celebrate local and drive the wine business in Canada. Meet top Sommeliers and wine experts and taste the best of Canadian wine paired with local cheeses.
Participating Brands
Alfred Technologies
Bottega
CAPS
Noble Estates Wine & Spirits
Beers & Spirits of Quebec
Discover the best that Quebec has to offer, featuring suds and spirits from a selection of artisanal breweries and distilleries.
Participating Brands
La Dolce Vita Seltzer/Dirty Devil Seltzer
Noroi Distillery and Bilboquet Microbrewery
SEVKA Beverages
Sober Carpenter
Craft Beer Pavilion
Presented by Ontario Craft Brewers
Refresh your taste buds and sample a selection of suds from local independent craft brewers from across the province.
Participating Breweries
Broadhead
Commongood
Midtown
Manitoulin
Muskoka
Bar & Beverage Exhibitors
Alfred Technologies
American Express
Bar & Beverage Magazine
BarTunes
Beam Suntory
Bottega Spa
Caesar Squeezer
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers
Canthesis
Clearsips Ltd.
Diageo Canada
Enostore & Enomatic
Fentimans
Fever-Tree Premium Mixes
Fluid Assets
Fundy Drinks Ltd.
GotSkill?
Gray Jay Whiskey
Gruvi
IGNITE
Innis & Gunn Brewing Co.
Jinlet
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Leahy-IFP
Libbey LLC
Lyre's Spirit Co.
Matt & Steve's
Mezcal Don Sixto
Molson Canada
Partake Brewing
Pop-Up Street Patios Inc
Remedy Drinks
Rival House
Sapsucker
Seedlip Non Alcoholic Spirits
Simcoe Gases
Smart Serve Ontario
Soft Crush
Tractor Beverage
Walter Craft Caesar Mix
Well Juicery & Spirits
WineEmotion Canada
Three Days of Insightful Bar & Beverage Programming
Don't miss three days of sessions, workshops and panels designed to revive your business and transform your bar program to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Explore our schedule for our full line-up of sessions.
WIN A KEY TO THE CITY VIP EXPERIENCE
Visit the Bar & Beverage Pavilion Digital Kiosk and enter for a chance to win a VIP Experience at Budweiser Stage's Lake House courtesy of Toronto Key to the City! Includes access for two (2) to Budweiser Stage's exclusive Lake House for a 2022 concert! Upon arrival, bypass the line in a private boat and enjoy the show!
The winner will also receive two (2) Toronto Keys to the City for 2022! Each Key grants exclusive year-round benefits and VIP welcomes from 250+ curated partners, featuring the best restaurants, shops, spas and entertainment in Toronto and Montreal! ($1,000 approx. retail value)
Learn with Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Learn about WSET’s best in class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirit enthusiasts. Sign up for a comprehensive suite of qualifications covering wines, spirits and sake. Suitable whether you are just starting out, or already established with a passion for wines and spirits.
Win a WSET qualification course
Visit WSET in the Bar & Beverage Pavilion and take part in a daily "Taste Challenge" for a chance to win one of five daily WSET Level 1 qualification courses for Wine, Spirits and Sake ($350 value each)
Competitions
Don't miss three fierce industry competitions taking place on the Bar & Beverage Stage.
Sommelier Service Competition
Monday, May 9 - 10:00am-12:30pm ET
Canada's top Sommeliers will compete in the ultimate challenge, judged on their knowledge, poise and service skills. Our winner will get an exclusive all-expenses paid trip to Champagne!
Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00pm-4:00pm ET
Presented by Beam Suntory, watch Canada's top bartender teams compete by creating lucrative products and memorable experiences for the chance to win $5,000 in cash prizes.
John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition
Wednesday, May 11 - 3:15pm-4:00pm ET
A mashup of speed, precision and presentation is set to unfold at our fast-and-furious oyster shuck-off. Do you think you have what it takes to challenge the fastest shuckers?
Pop UP Experience
Visit our pop-up experience feature for tastings and workshops, including how to make cocktail kits that taste great and sell, creating shelf stable products and scale and elevating your cocktail program with sake, beer and more.
Industry Night Out
Tuesday, May 10 - 9:00pm-12:00am ET at Bar Mordecai
The bar event of the year is back! Reconnect with industry peers and experience the latest bar trends while you celebrate in style at one of Toronto’s hottest spots.
Price: $49 (before May 8) / $59 (at the door) - Includes (1) Drink Ticket
ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT
Limited tickets available at the door
Labatt
Skip the Dishes
Pepsico
