Collage of guild award ceremony moments

Events

Compete, learn, represent

The guild's year runs on competitions, chapter training, examination days and international representation. Members get first access to every call for entries.

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What we run

Four event strands

Competition winner receiving a trophy and certificate

National cocktail competitions

Guild-judged competitions where members compete on classics, signature builds and speed. Judging follows the guild's scoring protocol with calibrated examiners.

Indian delegation on stage at an international cup

International representation

As India's IBA-affiliated body, the guild sends delegations and competitors to international congresses and cups, and hosts visiting officials in India.

Trainer delivering a guild masterclass

Chapter meet-ups & masterclasses

Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Dehradun, Chennai and Goa chapters run brand masterclasses, tasting sessions and training evenings for members.

Examiner assessing a candidate's cocktail

Examination days

Written and practical CPB® assessment days at recognised testing centres. Slots are booked from your dashboard once your profile is complete.

From the archive

Past highlights

Industry awards recognition

Industry awards recognition

The guild's work recognised on the national events-industry stage.

Guild gala nights

Guild gala nights

Annual dinners where members, chapters and partners come together.

Judging panels

Judging panels

Examiner-led panels scoring competitors on technique, balance and hygiene.

Congress delegations

Congress delegations

Meeting international bartenders association officials on behalf of India.

Upcoming dates are announced chapter by chapter. Once you are a member, calls for entries and event invitations reach you through your chapter and your dashboard.

Want to host or sponsor an event?

Bars, brands and institutes partner with the guild on competitions, masterclasses and assessment days. Write to support@ibg.network or apply as a testing centre.