The Bartenders’ Choice Awards (BCA) 2025, the premier cocktail industry awards in the Nordic region, returns to Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Founded in 2010 by four bartenders passionate about elevating the craft cocktail movement, the awards have grown into the most respected industry recognition in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
The 2025 BCA Gala will take place on March 24 at the Winter Garden, Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, with top bartenders, industry leaders, and cocktail enthusiasts gathering to honor excellence in hospitality.
BCA Nominations & Events Leading to the Grand Finale
Each year, nearly 600 industry professionals and cocktail experts form the BCA jury, making it one of the most knowledgeable voting panels in the industry. These jurors nominate and vote across 12 local and 2 global categories, recognizing the best bars, bartenders, and brands.
The excitement leading up to the gala starts with the annual BCA Nominations Tour, which took place last month with five events in five days across five countries. Now, the industry gears up for BCA Week, a dynamic series of events featuring:
- Bar takeovers
- Seminars
- Tastings
- Late-night parties
- Brunches
- And much more
Last year’s BCA Week in Copenhagen featured 40 official events, and the 2025 edition promises an even bigger lineup. The full event schedule is still growing, so stay updated via the BCA website and Instagram.
Honoring the Best in the Industry
BCA celebrates genuine hospitality and honors the people and places shaping the Nordic cocktail industry. This year’s award categories include:
Local Market Categories:
- Best Cocktail Bar
- Best Bartender
- Best Atmosphere
- Rising Star
- Best New Bar Opening
- Best Cocktail Menu
- Best Signature Cocktail
- Improver of the Bar Industry
- Best Restaurant
- People’s Choice
Global Categories:
- Best International Cocktail Bar
- Best Social Media Account
How to Follow the 2025 Bartenders’ Choice Awards
For the latest updates, finalist announcements, and event details, follow BCA online:
