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Bartenders Tell Us What Consumers Want Most Right Now and It Isn’t Just Great Cocktails

Every year, the beverage industry publishes reports forecasting what's next behind the bar. New spirits. New ingredients. New flavors. New drinking habits. But if you really want t...

Bartenders Tell Us What Consumers Want Most Right Now and It Isn’t Just Great Cocktails

Every year, the beverage industry publishes reports forecasting what's next behind the bar. New spirits. New ingredients. New flavors. New drinking habits. But if you really want t...

Bartenders Name the Best Bars in Their Cities Right Now

When travelers ask locals where to grab a drink, the answer often depends on who you ask. Rather than turning to Google reviews or Yelp, we went straight to bartenders across the c...

Bartenders Name the Best Bars in Their Cities Right Now

When travelers ask locals where to grab a drink, the answer often depends on who you ask. Rather than turning to Google reviews or Yelp, we went straight to bartenders across the c...

The pros’ picks: Where Dubai’s bartenders go when they’re off-duty

From Irish haunts to fancy DIFC hangouts, these are the best bars in Dubai according to cocktail bartenders… Deciding which waterhole to visit in Dubai can be daunting, and to say...

Bartenders Are Sharing the Things They Overheard and Can't Forget

Some nights behind the bar are quieter than others. And then there are the nights that stick with you for years. Continue reading…

The 3 Drink Orders That Instantly Earn a Bartender’s Respect

Bartenders can learn a lot about a guest from a single drink order. A belly-up-to-the-bar order can reveal whether you are dealing with someone who just saw an influencer making a...

The 3 Drink Orders That Instantly Earn a Bartender’s Respect

Bartenders can learn a lot about a guest from a single drink order. A belly-up-to-the-bar order can reveal whether you are dealing with someone who just saw an influencer making a...

9 bar habits that drive bartenders up the wall

From poor tipping to vague drink orders, the behaviors bartenders dislike most all share one thing in common: they make a demanding job even harder. Ever notice a bartender’s smile...

Introducing the Best New Bartenders of 2026

This is the future of bartending.

What Are the Best On-the-Go Nutrition Hacks for Busy Bartenders?

Long shifts, late nights and nonstop tickets can wreck your energy if you’re not fueling right. Discover how to keep your body powered behind the bar with quick, smart nutrition ha...

What Are the Best On-the-Go Nutrition Hacks for Busy Bartenders?

Long shifts, late nights and nonstop tickets can wreck your energy if you’re not fueling right. Discover how to keep your body powered behind the bar with quick, smart nutrition ha...

Where Do World Class Bartenders Drink?

Bookmark these London bar recs World Class, the mega annual cocktail competition run by Diageo that seeks to find the best bartender in the world, is coming to London for the World...

Hot Takes from One of the Largest Bar Trade Shows

Earlier this month, Pre Shift readers joined us for a special event at Bar Convent Brooklyn in partnership with Square. The Pre Shift Lounge offered a space for bartenders and othe...

Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements

Menu Talk: The head bartender of Saksey’s says the underground bar with a doorman and host brings extra flourish to the Detroit bar scene.

Inside World Class: Raising the standard for Filipino bartending

For many Filipinos, bartending is often viewed as a profession centered on making drinks and serving guests. What many do not realize is that behind every great cocktail is a craft...

12 things you should never say to a bartender

Nobody walks up to a bar intending to annoy the bartender. But on a busy Friday night, when drinks are flying, tickets are piling up, and dozens of customers are competing for atte...

Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health?

Long shifts. Late nights. The pressure to stay switched on while managing crowds, complex orders and endless small talk. Bartending can feel electric, but it can also quietly drain...

Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health?

Long shifts. Late nights. The pressure to stay switched on while managing crowds, complex orders and endless small talk. Bartending can feel electric, but it can also quietly drain...

How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails

The Best Bartenders in Great Britain Are Coming to The Ned

The Diageo World Class GB Final is taking place at the London hotspot When it comes to bartending, accolades don't come much bigger than the Diageo World Class title. The cocktail...

We Asked 13 Bartenders: What Will Be the Drink of the Summer? (2026)

When temperatures start to spike and OOO messages fill up your inbox, that usually means it’s time to crown the official “drink of the summer.” Some years, it feels like drinkers a...

Ten Recipes From the Best New Bartenders of 2026

Get to know the future of bartending through these signature drinks, from a spicy lychee Margarita to a stilton dirty Martini.

With the Industry Under Pressure, Should Bartenders and Sommeliers Finally Join Forces?

Fighting like cats and dogs is one of the oldest sayings in the book. Dating back to the 1600s, it refers to the natural tendencies of the animal kingdom. Both species have very sp...