BARTENDER’S CIRCLE SUMMIT
Where Seattle’s Bar Community Levels Up Together
The Bartender’s Circle Summit is the heartbeat of Seattle Cocktail Week’s industry programming — a one-day, high-impact gathering designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate every corner of our bar community. Hosted inside the newly transformed Pacific Place, this summit brings together bartenders, leaders, educators, and makers for a full day of learning, connection, and real professional growth.
Whether you're new behind the bar or shaping entire beverage programs, this is the room to be in.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Day Built for Education, Collaboration & Community
The Bartender’s Circle Summit is structured around three dynamic education tracks, giving you the freedom to dive deep, follow your passion, or explore a little of everything.
Three Education Tracks
Technique +
Creativity
Hands-on workshops and demos that push your cocktail craft forward.
Think: advanced technique, flavor development, creative builds, efficiency, and innovation behind the bar.
Spirits +
Knowledge
Deep dives into categories, regions, distillation methods, and brand stories — all led by experts who live and breathe their spirits.
Perfect for bartenders who want to speak with authority and elevate guest experiences.
Leadership +
Culture
Sessions focused on growth beyond the glass:
Management, mentorship, operational insights, team culture, DEI, hospitality sustainability, and building a long, healthy career in our industry.
If you’re shaping a team — or aspire to — this track is for you.
WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE…
Because the industry moves forward when we learn together.
The Bartender’s Circle Summit is more than education — it’s the momentum our community deserves. It’s the conversations between sessions, the inspiration that hits mid-demo, and the connections that open doors long after the week is over.
This is where Seattle’s bar community gathers, grows, and celebrates the craft we love.
summit Schedule
Browse the workshops, panels, tastings, and conversations happening throughout the day. Mark your must-attends, build your personal plan, and get ready for a day that fills up fast.
Exclusively for Industry Professionals
Bartenders, barbacks, servers stepping behind the bar, beverage directors, bar managers, owners, educators, and anyone building a future in hospitality — there’s a place for you here.
