This year’s gala event brought together industry leaders, tastemakers, and cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate those who are pushing the boundaries of hospitality, creativity, and craftsmanship.

“Each year, we see an incredible level of innovation and passion within the bar community, and 2025 is no exception,” said Joel Katzenstein, co-founder of the Bartenders’ Choice Awards. “These winners exemplify what it means to lead the industry forward, and I can’t wait to see the bar scene develop even further the next couple of years.”

The Bartenders’ Choice Awards are determined by 600 industry professionals who cast their votes for the best in the business. With a commitment to recognizing excellence, the BCA continues to celebrate the individuals and establishments that elevate the cocktail experience globally.

The Winners of the Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2025:

SWEDEN

  • Best Cocktail Bar - Le Hibou
  • Best New Cocktail Bar - Afterglow
  • Best Cocktail Menu - Le Hibou
  • Best Atmosphere - Bar Bruno
  • Best Bartender - Oscar Buhre
  • Improver Of The Bar Industry - Hedda Bruce
  • Best Restaurant - Miyakodori
  • Rising Star - Anton Polbring
  • Best Signature Cocktail – Dry Martini (Gondolen)
  • People’s Choice – Tjoget

NORWAY

  • Best Cocktail Bar - Britannia Bar
  • Best New Cocktail Bar - D.G.Æ - Den Grimme Ælling
  • Best Cocktail Menu - Britannia Bar
  • Best Atmosphere - Nedre Løkka
  • Best Bartender - Øyvind Lindgjerdet
  • Improver Of The Bar Industry - Yunus Yildiz
  • Best Restaurant - Klempe og Dons
  • Rising Star - Hanna Monslaup
  • Best Signature Cocktail – Enigma (Espier)
  • People’s Choice – Espier Bar

DENMARK

  • Best Cocktail Bar - Bird
  • Best New Cocktail Bar – Victory
  • Best Cocktail Menu - Deco
  • Best Atmosphere – Balderdash
  • Best Bartender – Bonnie Bonella
  • Improver Of The Bar Industry – Max Scott
  • Best Restaurant - Lun
  • Rising Star – Helene Rosenfeldt Pedersen
  • Best Signature Cocktail – Red Snapper Martini (The House Of Machines)
  • People’s Choice - Gedulgt

FINLAND

  • Best Cocktail Bar - The Firm
  • Best New Cocktail Bar - Kupoli
  • Best Cocktail Menu - Trillby & Chadwick
  • Best Atmosphere - The Old Man & The Si
  • Best Bartender - Anniina Viskari
  • Improver Of The Bar Industry - Women & Whiskeys
  • Best Restaurant - Luovuus Kukkii Kaaoksesta
  • Rising Star - Saana Maaskola
  • Best Signature Cocktail – Mr. Bukowski (Trillby & Chadwick)
  • People’s Choice - Tiima

ICELAND

  • Best Cocktail Bar – Tipsý
  • Best New Cocktail Bar - Gilligogg
  • Best Cocktail Menu - Amma Don
  • Best Atmosphere - Kaldi Bar
  • Best Bartender - Hrafnkell Ingi Gissurarson
  • Improver Of The Bar Industry - Fannar Logi Jónsson
  • Best Restaurant - Skál
  • Rising Star - Helga Signý
  • Best Signature Cocktail - LetsGroni (Skál)
  • People’s Choice - Jungle

GLOBAL

  • Best International cocktail bar - Satan's Whiskers, London
  • Best Social Media Account - Cocktailman

About Bartenders’ Choice Awards:

The Bartenders’ Choice Awards is an annual event that recognizes excellence in the cocktail industry. Founded 2010, the BCA celebrates the artistry, innovation, and passion of bartenders and cocktail establishments. BCA serves as a platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge.

For more information about the winners and the awards, visit www.bartenderschoiceawards.com