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
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
Norway
Best Cocktail Bar: Britannia Bar
Best New Cocktail Bar: D.G.Æ – Den Grimme Ælling
Best Cocktail Menu: Britannia Bar
Best Atmosphere: Nedre Løkka
Best Bartender: Øyvind Lindgjerdet
Improver Of The Bar Industry: Yunus Yildiz
Best Restaurant: Klempe og Dons
Rising Star: Hanna Monslaup
Best Signature Cocktail: Enigma (Espier)
People’s Choice: Espier Bar
Denmark
Best Cocktail Bar: Bird
Best New Cocktail Bar: Victory
Best Cocktail Menu: Deco
Best Atmosphere: Balderdash
Best Bartender: Bonnie Bonella
Improver Of The Bar Industry: Max Scott
Best Restaurant: Lun
Rising Star: Helene Rosenfeldt Pedersen
Best Signature Cocktail: Red Snapper Martini (The House Of Machines)
People’s Choice: Gedulgt
Finland
Best Cocktail Bar: The Firm
Best New Cocktail Bar: Kupoli
Best Cocktail Menu: Trillby & Chadwick
Best Atmosphere: The Old Man & The Si
Best Bartender: Anniina Viskari
Improver Of The Bar Industry: Women & Whiskeys
Best Restaurant: Luovuus Kukkii Kaaoksesta
Rising Star: Saana Maaskola
Best Signature Cocktail: Mr. Bukowski (Trillby & Chadwick)
People’s Choice: Tiima
Iceland
Best Cocktail Bar: Tipsý
Best New Cocktail Bar: Gilligogg
Best Cocktail Menu: Amma Don
Best Atmosphere: Kaldi Bar
Best Bartender: Hrafnkell Ingi Gissurarson
Improver Of The Bar Industry: Fannar Logi Jónsson
Best Restaurant: Skál
Rising Star: Helga Signý
Best Signature Cocktail: LetsGroni (Skál)
People’s Choice: Jungle
Global Category
Best International Cocktail Bar: Satan’s Whiskers, London
Best Social Media Account: Cocktailman
About Bartenders’ Choice Awards
Established in 2010, the Bartenders’ Choice Awards celebrate creativity, hospitality, and excellence in the bar industry. BCA provides a platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and inspire progress in global cocktail culture.
