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The India Bartender Guild (IBG) successfully hosted the IBG Flair Challenge Competition 2025, a premier national-level flair bartending championship, at the KTPO Convention Centre, Bengaluru, as part of Brews & Spirits 2025—one of India’s leading trade platforms for the alco-beverage and hospitality industry.
The high-energy competition brought together some of the most skilled and passionate bartenders from across the country, offering a dynamic showcase of flair bartending excellence. Participants demonstrated exceptional precision, creativity, confidence, and stage presence, reflecting the rapid evolution and growing professionalism of India’s bartending community.
The championship served as a powerful platform to highlight emerging talent while reinforcing IBG’s mission to uplift bartending standards and create global opportunities for Indian professionals.
Distinguished Jury Ensures International Standards
The competition was judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts, ensuring fairness, transparency, and globally benchmarked evaluation standards. The jury included:
- Mr. Archit Singhal, President, India Bartender Guild
- Mr. Monish Raj, Renowned Bartending Professional
- Mr. Chetan Choramule, Award-Winning Flair Bartender & IBG Champion
- Mr. Shravan Kumar B, Hospitality and Mixology Specialist
Their combined expertise brought credibility and professional depth to the championship, motivating participants to perform at their very best.
National Winners Announced
After an intense finale marked by outstanding performances, the winners of the IBG Flair Challenge Bengaluru 2025 were announced:
- 1st Place: Akash Beniwal – Shamli, Uttar Pradesh
- 2nd Place: Rahul Negi – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- 3rd Place: Amal Mathew – Kerala
The winners impressed judges and audiences alike with their advanced flair techniques, seamless choreography, creative routines, and commanding stage presence.
International Exposure for the Champion
In a major boost to Indian bartending talent, IBG announced an exclusive International Competition Opportunity for the champion of the IBG Flair Challenge 2025. The winner will be nominated to represent India and IBG at a prestigious international flair bartending competition, with potential participation in a global event in Macau.
This initiative underscores IBG’s commitment to providing Indian bartenders with international exposure, helping them gain global recognition and advance their professional careers.
Shaping the Future of Indian Bartending
The IBG Flair Challenge Competition 2025 stands as a testament to India Bartender Guild’s ongoing efforts to nurture talent, encourage innovation, and build a strong global presence for Indian bartenders. Through such initiatives, IBG continues to empower professionals and elevate India’s standing within the global bartending fraternity.
About India Bartender Guild (IBG)
The India Bartender Guild (IBG) is the country’s premier professional body dedicated to the training, development, empowerment, and international representation of Indian bartenders. Through competitions, education programs, and global collaborations, IBG continues to drive excellence and innovation within the bartending industry.
