9th Annual

Bartender
Championship

Hosted by O’Riley’s Irish Pub

10 Bartenders
10 Cocktails
$25 Entry
SUN Aug 23

Your Ticket Includes:

  • Admission to the event
  • Taste all competing cocktails
  • Complimentary finger foods
  • People's Choice voting
  • 21+ Championship Experience
Online Ticket Sales Have Closed Tickets are still available at the door today.

How It Works:

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1

The Draw

Each bartender is assigned one spirit and one secret ingredient.

The Competitors

The 2026 bartender lineup will be announced soon.

Eleven bartenders will enter the competition, each bringing their own style, creativity, and cocktail skills to the bar. Check back soon for the full competitor lineup.

The winning cocktail has a chance to be featured on O’Riley’s menu for a limited time.

TODAY'S EVENT UPDATE

Online Ticket Sales
Have Closed

Tickets are still available at the door.

Online ticket sales for today’s 9th Annual Bartender Championship have officially ended, but there’s still time to join us.

WHEN Today at 2:30 PM
WHERE O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown
ADMISSION $25 at the Door
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Come taste the competition, cast your People’s Choice vote, and join us for one of our favorite events of the year. 21+ only.

Your Vote Matters

Every guest receives one People’s Choice voting ballot. Taste the full lineup, pick your favorite cocktail, and help crown the People’s Choice Bartender of the year.

Event Seating Notice

The Bartender Championship begins at 2:30 PM following Sunday Brunch.

Once the event begins, indoor seating will not be available for regular bar or food service.

Available seating for regular bar and food service will be limited to upstairs or outside.

Day-Of Ticket Notice

A very limited number of tickets may be available the day of the event.

Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

Policies

21+ ID Policy

This is a 21+ event. The name on the ticket registration must match the name on your valid ID.

IDs will be checked at the door. Tickets may not be purchased for anyone under 21.

  • Valid U.S. Driver's License
  • State Issued ID Card
  • Valid Passport
  • U.S. Military ID

Refund + Transfer Policy

All ticket sales are final once the event is within 72 hours.

Tickets are non-transferable.

The name on the ticket registration must match the name on your valid ID.

No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the event.

Allergen Warning

Because this event includes secret ingredients, competing cocktails and food samples may contain or come into contact with common allergens.

Common allergens may include milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, coconut, sulfites, and other ingredients.

Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should use caution before participating in tastings.