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Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2025 Results

Honoring the Best Bars and Bartenders in the Nordics

The Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2025 winners have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most outstanding bars, bartenders, and innovators across the Nordic countries. As one of the most respected recognitions in the bar world, the BCA continues to set the standard for excellence in cocktail culture.

Held during a highly anticipated gala event, this year’s celebration gathered leaders, creatives, and tastemakers to honor those shaping the future of hospitality. “Each year, we see an incredible level of innovation and passion within the bar community, and 2025 is no exception,” said Joel Katzenstein, co-founder of the Bartenders’ Choice Awards. “These winners exemplify what it means to lead the industry forward.”

Selected by a panel of 600 industry professionals, the BCA recognizes excellence in creativity, service, and influence across multiple categories.

2025 Winners of the Bartenders’ Choice Awards

Bartenders’ Choice Awards 2025 Results Tjoget Peoples Choice Sweden
Tjoget – Peoples Choice – Sweden

Sweden

Best Cocktail Bar: Le Hibou

Best New Cocktail Bar: Afterglow

Best Cocktail Menu: Le Hibou

Best Atmosphere: Bar Bruno

Best Bartender: Oscar Buhre

Improver Of The Bar Industry: Hedda Bruce

Best Restaurant: Miyakodori

Rising Star: Anton Polbring

Best Signature Cocktail: Dry Martini (Gondolen)

People’s Choice: Tjoget

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