Washington State Bartender's Guild

03/30/2026

YOU’RE INVITED! April’s USBG Meeting is taking place the SECOND Monday of the month. Please join for a very special meeting sponsored by and .

We are featuring an amazing organization, and doing a training on bystander intervention strategies and how we as hospitality workers can make sure everyone has a safe night out. 👏🏻

This event will be taking place at Rocco’s in Belltown. will be available to sign their new book; “Coconuts and Carnage”. Please show up and support!

📍2312 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

02/11/2026

DEADLINE EXTENSION! The USBGWA has extended submissions for the qualifier cocktail competition for the IBA classic competition. Submit your perfect bite to pair with your twist on a classic cocktail and how it best represents you.

The winner will represent Seattle in the Regional competition in Portland in May with a chance to represent the USA in the global cocktail competition!

Use the link in our bio or the QR code to submit!

Optional choice to also compete in the flair side of competition!
Good luck!

02/07/2026

THIS JUST IN: USBG x MALORT

This February, a bitter and secretive liquor is taking over our February USBG meeting to strike terror into the hearts of our fellow bartenders! Malort and CH Distilling are sponsoring our next meeting and hosting guest speaker with inspiring the masses to create pop up events.

A massive thank you to all of our members, for hosting our group, and for a time that you will not want to miss out on!

01/31/2026

Please join the USBG this Monday evening for an industry appreciation karaoke night hosted at . We would love to see you there! There will be an open bar for USBG Members, so check your status at https://www.usbg.org/newmember and prepare your favorite karaoke song 🎵.

Karaoke is open to ALL and all service industry is welcome to join. We look forward to seeing you on Monday night!

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

Showcase your craft and compete for the chance to represent the United States at the IBA Global Cocktail Competition.

Submit your most inspired riff on an IBA classic cocktail, paired with a complementary bite that elevates your concept. The event will also feature a joint flair competition, and winners from both categories will advance to Portland for the Western Regional Finals.

Use the link in our bio—or the link below—to submit your cocktail entry. We’re excited to see what you create.

Please note: Competitors at the regional finals must be current, dues‑paying members of the Seattle USBG chapter. Full rules and eligibility details are available at the link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOsRnv1lOrjsCOayxOFEfi3o6rRKrndART5g-tI84Oy5uS-Q/viewform

01/05/2026

Come down January 19th for the USBG meeting at Copperworks distillery! Jason is going to give us a deep dive into fermentation. This will be an informative talk on spirit production!

Meeting officially kicks off at noon, be there or be square!

12/03/2025

December 15th the USBGWA will be hosting our monthly meeting at Rumba! Where we will be hosting Alex Green, we will discuss the culture and history of tiki and discussing Ten to One rum!

Meeting starts at noon! Be there or be square!

11/23/2025

Free Thanksgiving Meals Offered to Bartenders in Need

Tito's, Rochambeau, and USBGWA are pleased to offer 10 take home meals to those who may benefit from them most.

If you're interested, kindly email us at [email protected]. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meals can be picked up on November 26th at Rochambeau.

Wishing you a happy and grateful Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

Free Thanksgiving meals to bartenders in need.
Wild Turkey, Rochambeau and USBGWA have 10 free meals to distribute to those who need it most. Please email [email protected]. First come first serve. Meals will be available November 26th and Rochambeau. Happy thanksgiving!

11/14/2025

The USBGWA, campari, spirit balm and the back bar project are getting together for a local food drive in response to the snap benefit crisis. Please drop off usable items to one of these participating locations and enjoy a drink. Also join us for an opening event at triangle spirits on November 19th at 5pm. Let's get together and help those in need.

11/07/2025

November USBG meeting: November 17th at noon.
We will be meeting at Il Bistro to learn about Meletti!
Drinks and food will be provided. See you there!