Raising The Bar
Raising The Bar is a professional event created by and for bartenders.
Like any great cocktail — it’s strictly 21+.
Inaugural Event
A Career Revolution for Bartenders
Take control of your future behind the bar.
Washington, DC | September 21-23, 2025
Inaugural Event
A Career Revolution
for Bartenders
Take control of your future behind the bar.
Washington, DC
September 21-23, 2025
Come For The Cocktails.
Leave With A Career.
Come For The Cocktails.
Leave With A Career.
Raising the Bar started with a question
and became a movement.
Raising The Bar started with a question and became a movement.
Now it’s the roadmap for every bartender who knows they’re meant for more.
Now it’s the roadmap for every bartender who knows they’re meant
for more.
Raising the Bar isn’t your average industry event.
It’s where bartenders become brand-builders.
Where the craft you love finally meets the strategy you’ve been missing.
Whether you’re just getting started or
you’ve been pouring for years, this is your launchpad for what's next!
Raising the Bar isn’t your average industry event.
It’s where bartenders
become brand-builders.
Where the craft you love
finally meets the strategy you’ve been missing.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been pouring for years, this is your launchpad for what's next!
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Raising The Bar Exists
To Create New Possibilities
For Career Bartenders.
Raising The Bar Exists To Create New Possibilities For Career Bartenders
If you are like most bartenders, you got your start in the industry looking for extra cash—but along the way, you found purpose, pride, and a deep love for the craft.
You built real relationships and
became part of the culture.
And you stayed—because you care.
If you are like most bartenders,
you got your start in the industry looking for extra cash—but along the way, you found purpose, pride, and a deep love for the craft.
You built real relationships and
became part of the culture.
And you stayed—because you care.
But staying often comes with sacrifice.
The industry rarely offers retirement plans
or upward mobility.
Managing usually means making less, and ownership can feel impossible to reach
without losing everything.
It’s not a lack of talent—it’s a lack of pathways.
But staying often comes with sacrifice.
The industry rarely offers retirement plans
or upward mobility.
Managing usually means making less, and ownership can feel impossible to reach
without losing everything.
It’s not a lack of talent—it’s a lack of pathways.
We’re here to change that.
Raising the Bar creates a new kind of ladder
in the industry.
One where you don’t have to leave
the career you love to grow.
We provide the tools, community, and strategy for you to evolve into an entrepreneur, consultant, content creator, brand
partner, or intrapreneur who earns
more without starting over.
Raising the Bar creates a
new kind of ladder
in the industry.
One where you don’t
have to leave the career
you love to grow.
We provide the tools, community, and strategy
for you to evolve into an entrepreneur, consultant, content creator, brand
partner, or intrapreneur
who earns more without starting over.
We Exist To Turn Your Passion Into Ownership.
And Your Hustle Into Freedom.
Three Tracks. One Goal: Take Control of Your Career.
Three Tracks.
One Goal:
Take Control of Your Career.
Cocktails
Master the Craft.
Elevate the Experience.
Get Paid Like a Pro.
Branding
Be Seen.
Be Booked.
Be Remembered.
Business
Stop Hustling.
Start Building.
Get Yours.
At Raising the Bar, we don’t believe in staying stuck.
That’s why every session is built around three powerful tracks:
Cocktails, Branding, and Business
Each one designed to help you level up your craft,
amplify your influence, and build something that lasts.
At Raising the Bar, we don’t believe in staying stuck.
That’s why every session is built around three powerful tracks:
Cocktails, Branding, and Business
Each one designed to help
you level up your craft,
amplify your influence, and build something that lasts.
Cocktails
This isn’t mixology 101. This is where creativity meets cash flow.
Learn how to craft unforgettable drinks that reflect your culture, voice, and story.
Elevate your skills in flavor balance, visual presentation, and performance behind the bar.
Explore innovation through global trends, non-alcoholic movements, and sustainable bartending.
Leave with drinks that don’t just taste amazing—they look premium and earn like it.
Great bartenders don’t just pour—they perform, innovate, and own the moment.
Don’t just be known at your bar—be known everywhere.
Define your unique voice and build a personal brand that opens doors.
Grow your digital presence and create content that attracts bookings and brand deals.
Learn to network with strategy and intention—not just handshakes.
Turn your name into a reputation that gets requested, followed, and paid.
Branding
In today’s world, visibility is currency—and your story is your superpower.
Business
Move from employee to entrepreneur with real-world business training.
Learn how to start mobile bars, consult on menus, or open your own venue.
Master the logistics: licensing, pricing, scaling, and service operations.
Monetize your knowledge through consulting, products, education, and events.
Build systems that make money even when you're off the floor.
You are the heartbeat of the industry.
Now it’s time you own a piece of it.
You are the heartbeat
of the industry.
Now it’s time you
own a piece of it.
Raising The Bar:
Mastering Cocktails, Branding, & Business
Details:
Raising The Bar:
Mastering Cocktails,
Branding, & Business
Details:
Location: Marriot Capitol Hill
Address: 175 L St NE Washington, DC
Dates: September 21-23, 2025
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What You'll Walk Away With
3 days. 250+ creatives.
One unforgettable shift in your career.
Actionable workshops + unfiltered talks that sharpen your skill and shift your mindset
Business, branding & mixology sessions — designed to help you own your worth
VIP access available to exclusive tastings, mentorship circles, and content creation labs
Parties, activations, and the legendary Toastie Awards — where culture gets crowned
Live demos, bar battles, swag bags, and collabs with the industry’s most inspiring voices
Choose Your Experience
&
Claim Your Future!
This Isn't Just A Ticket
It's Your Next Level
Join 250+ bartenders, brand builders, and business minds for 3 unforgettable days of education, inspiration, and celebration.
Early Bird Pricing Ends In:
General Admission
$297 Early Bird
Full access to all sessions & panels
Daily workshops & breakout tracks
Creator Corner content space
Access to parties & Toastie Awards
Branded swag bag
Curated tasting experiences
VIP Admission
$497 Early Bird
Everything in General Admission, plus:
Early access check-in & fast-lane entry
VIP-only networking mixers & private lounge
Reserved seating at keynote sessions
Premium swag & sponsor exclusives
Private speaker sessions, labs, & more!
Be a part of the conference
that changes the game!
Secure your ticket and step into a career-shifting experience you’ll never forget.