BCB Bar Convent Singapore 2023

Nov 9, 20233 min read

BCB SINGAPORE Debuts in Singapore!!

Kickstarting a showcase of global brands, industry expertise and a new generation of the region's movers and shakers The first Bar Convent Singapore (BCB Singapore) took place from 6-7 Nov 2023, serving as the region’s key platform for bar and beverage professionals to connect, innovate, and celebrate regional talent.

We were thrilled with the full expanse of this unique venue, celebrating an exhibition of over 150 global brands over a 2 days period with an extensive lineup of education sessions led by over 40 renowned international bartenders and industry experts, a wide array of tasting masterclasses, both onsite and offsite guest shifts, and a series of networking opportunities and activities. It was absolutely stunning and the concoctions, connections and networking amongst the beverage professionals in the global stage just spelt finesse for the entire industry with such glam events as BCB!

The event highlight "Homegrown Heroes" invites bar teams from various Asian countries, including ReCraft from the Philippines, Hybrid from Vietnam, Penrose from Malaysia, and Lost in Thaislation from Thailand, partnering in a series of exclusive guest shifts with their nation's counterparts currently honing their craft in Singapore. This collaboration with compatriot bartenders from Atlas Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Kafu Utu, Origin Bar and 67 Pall Mall showcases a fusion of talents and experiences that exemplify the boundaryless potential the region's bar scene has to offer.

“BCB Singapore is the first event of its kind dedicated to Asia’s bar and beverage industry, promising to deliver a curated schedule of educational sessions and networking opportunities, a rich array of leading and emerging craft brands, and a whole wealth of knowledge and expert insights, all within one single venue,” said Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore.

This collaboration with compatriot bartenders from Atlas Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Kafu Utu, Origin Bar and 67 Pall Mall showcases a fusion of talents and experiences that exemplify the boundaryless potential the region's bar scene has to offer. “BCB Singapore is the first event of its kind dedicated to Asia’s bar and beverage industry, promising to deliver a curated schedule of educational sessions and networking opportunities, a rich array of leading and emerging craft brands, and a whole wealth of knowledge and expert insights, all within one single venue,” said Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore.

Superb! Amazing! Full of Vibes! Educational! Lots of Networking Opportunities for the Beverage Trade!

In addition to the onsite activities, BCB Singapore offers all attendees a dynamic range of experiences across the city, including a tour of the Brass Lion distillery and over 10 official guest shifts and parties celebrating the start of countless future industry gatherings and possibilities. About BCB BCB, owned and organised by RX, is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Bar owners, bartenders, distributors and manufacturers from almost 90 countries come to BCB in Berlin every year to make new contacts, learn about product innovations and attend seminars.

Since 2018, the BCB portfolio has also grown with launches in Brooklyn, USA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and now Singapore, catering to the Asia region, adding to the wealth of opportunities for the global bar and beverage community to come together and do business. Such a delight that it has arrived along our shores in Singapore.. a testimony to the vibrant beverage scene as a compulsory pitstop in Asia!