Nine Days of Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Hospitality Excellence
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE
The biggest and oldest city-wide celebration of mixology and hospitality, Delhi Cocktail Week, is returning with its most ambitious edition yet. Scheduled from April 18 to 25, the nine-day festival will bring together bar owners, hospitality professionals, beverage enthusiasts, global bartenders and leading brands across Delhi NCR.
This year’s edition will feature 100+ participating bars, 20+ breweries and 20+ wine bars, offering specially curated cocktail menus, craft beer tastings and premium wine experiences across the city’s top venues. The festival will also host 10+ cocktail and beer crawls, allowing guests to explore Delhi NCR’s vibrant nightlife through guided tasting experiences.
A key highlight of the week will be 10+ professional masterclasses designed for both industry professionals and enthusiasts. Conducted in collaboration with the International Bartenders Association (IBA), these sessions will offer globally recognised certifications, including the IBA Certificate in Bartending, Foundation Course, Social Responsibility Course and Judge Course.
The National Cocktail Championship – 2nd Edition, scheduled for April 20, will see India’s top mixologists compete in Classic and Flair categories. Winners will represent India at the IBA World Cocktail Championship 2026 in Macau.
Adding to the excitement, the event will debut the Golden Peacock Cup, India’s first international cocktail competition, bringing together bartenders from more than 20 countries.
Alongside consumer experiences, the India Bar Show 2026 (April 20–21) will serve as an exclusive B2B trade platform for hospitality professionals, followed by the prestigious India Bar Awards Gala Night on April 21.
Presented by AMM Brands LLP in association with the India Bartenders Guild, Delhi Cocktail Week continues to strengthen India’s bar culture through global collaborations, education and large-scale industry engagement.
