The DRiNK Awards 2023 came to an perfect ending with its pinnacle event concluding at Shanghai Centre Theatre on March 18!
2023 was a year of recovery and rejuvenation for China’s bar community. It was also a year where we saw Chinese bartenders going abroad and international bartenders visiting China for guest shifts and other events more and moer actively. We’re delighted to see that around 800 trade members, brand partners and media friends from China and overseas gathered to celebrate what our community has achieved in the past year.
In recognition of the best of the best in the industry, a total of 18 award categories were presented tonight. The list of winners represents the vitality and diversity of the bar industry, with individuals and venues from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Changsha claiming trophies of their own.
Here is the full list of the National DRiNK Awards 2023 winners:
Visionary Award
Presented by DRiNK
SIP
Brand Ambassador
Presented by DRiNK
Lei He, Bacardi
Bartender Brand
Presented by DRiNK
Beefeater
Beer Menu
Presented by DRiNK
A Jing-A Taproom (CBD), Beijing
Restaurant Bar
Presented by DRiNK
Ralph’s Bar, Chengdu
Founders Award
Presented by DRiNK
Bastien Ciocca
Andrew Ho
Design Award
Presented by Luxardo
BLACK BAMBOO, Guangzhou
Whisk(e)y Menu
Presented by Buffalo Trace
YAN Whisky Bar, Beijing
Cocktail Menu
Presented by Jiao-Yu Dry Gin & Ling-Lie Vodka
COA, Shanghai
Service Award
Presented by KLP
Pop Corner, Shanghai
Wine Bar
Presented by Penfolds
SOiF, Shanghai
Hotel Bar
Presented by Ciao Brandy
Cafe Gray Deluxe, The Middle House, Shanghai
Bar Team
Presented by Jameson
CMYK, Changsha
Entrepreneurship Award
Presented by Hennessy
Cross Yu, EPIC/Glory, Shanghai
Young Bartender of the Year
Presented by UK Government
Kevin Xia, Glory, Shanghai
Bartender of the Year
Presented by Beefeater
Tian Yao, Flavor Lounge, Chongqing
New Bar of the Year
Presented by Barcadi
BLACK BAMBOO, Guangzhou
Bar of the Year
Presented by SIP
Speak Low, Shanghai
