The art of Flair Bartending has been around since the late 1800’s with the Professor Jerry Thomas and his flaming cocktail the Blue Blazer. We see this with a quick napkin flip, a joke, some bar magic, a multi bottle pour, or even doing a short routine to entertain your guests, flair bartending is simply taking your bar service to the next level and entertaining your guests how they want to be entertained.
The Flair Bartenders Association (FBA) has been the longest heartbeat of
the global flair bartending community—a place where passion, precision, and performance collide. Dedicated to fostering connection, growth, and excellence, the FBA provides a world-class stage for bartenders of all backgrounds to compete, learn, and push the boundaries of their craft.
Through prestigious competitions, expert-led trainings, and a thriving international network, the FBA unites flair bartenders in a shared mission: to elevate the art of bartending and inspire the next generation of performers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring artist, the FBA is your platform to hone your skills, connect with like-minded innovators, and showcase your talent on a global scale.
More than an organization, the FBA is a family of flair enthusiasts—supporting, celebrating, and driving the evolution of this electrifying craft. From the neon-lit bars of bustling cities to the grandest stages
in the industry, we give bartenders the spotlight they deserve and
the tools they need to turn passion into greatness.
Flair is more than a skill—it’s a movement.
“SERVICE first, FLAIR second, & PASSION always”
Welcome to the FBA. Cheers…
NEWS & UPDATES
🌍🔥 WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL STAGE: FLAIR ARENA ONLINE 🔥🌍
The game just changed. The Flair Bartenders Association is proud to launch the brand new Flair Arena Online FBA Tour event in partnership with BarProducts.com—bringing flair competition straight to bartenders around the world. Over 4 weeks of online qualifying rounds, the energy builds as the top 1st & 2nd place finishers each week secure their spot in the Finals, earning $500 (1st) and $250 (2nd) BarProducts.com gift certificates along the way. And because anything can happen in the Arena… 2 Wild Cards will be selected from across all rounds to complete an elite group of 10 finalists.
This is more than a competition—it’s a global movement. A place where creativity, passion, and community collide behind the bar. With $2,000 in BarProducts.com gift certificates up for grabs in the Finals, the stage is set for bartenders everywhere to step up, represent, and make their mark. ⚡️ Must be an active FBA Member to compete—so lock in, level up, and get ready to enter the Arena. Full rules available now on the members side at www.barflair.org under the “Login” drop down menu once you are logged in.
Who’s ready to shake, flip, and rise? 🍸🔥 #FlairArena #FBATour #BartenderCommunity #FBAFlair #DontBeABoringBartender #FriendsofCNL
“We are Proud to be part of the 1st Flair Bartending Competition at Tales of the Cocktail!“
𝗦𝗢 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪… United States Bartenders’ Guild – USBG, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announce New Partnership
The initial collaboration will happen in parallel with Tales of the Cocktail 2026 in New Orleans, July 19-24. There, a champion will be crowned in the inaugural United States Cocktail Championship (USCC) National Final.
Launched in 2026, the USCC is a nationwide competition designed to identify, elevate, and celebrate American bartending talent—from local communities to the global stage. Through this program, USBG selects Team USBG, the bartenders who will represent the United States in competition against the top bartenders from more than 70 countries on the global stage at the International Bartenders Association IBA World Cocktail Competition (WCC) in Macau, China and IBA Invitational competitions throughout the year across the continents.
Said USBG Executive Director Bo Shuff, “Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, through their events, education and awards serves a vital role in building the beverage and hospitality community worldwide. Our work at the US Bartender’s Guild dovetails with those efforts by strengthening communities city by city, region by region. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Tales on expanding the stories we collectively share about the people who make our community what it is.”
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Executive Director Charlotte Voisey commented, “We are pleased to be collaborating with the USBG in ways that ultimately provide greater access for more bartenders to the educational experiences that can further their professional development.”
Read More HERE: https://tr.ee/b2WmQV_V_G
LET’S BE SOCIAL!
Connect & follow us for updates and stories across the globe on our member’s adventures.
FBA Instagram: @fba.flairbartendersassociation
FBA Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fbabartenders
FBA YouTube: @FBA-FlairBartendersAssociation
COCKTAIL NETWORK LIVE
“Showcasing bartenders making high quality cocktails while entertaining from behind the bar”.
Cocktail Network Live is a new online presence created by Rob Husted and Dean Serneels. Cocktail Network Live is working to pivot bartending events into consumable social media content live on multiple platforms. We are dedicated to highlighting those that make these events so spectacular and fun for the industry. The competitors themselves. It is you that make these events fun, dynamic and inspiring for others. We are dedicated to showcasing everyone as an individual brand and create lucrative opportunities for all the bartenders competing.
Cocktail Network Live is a resource we are building to help bring education, exposure, opportunities and funds to bartenders and enthusiasts worldwide while helping grow our passions of bartending.
Professional bartenders have talent and marketable skills. We strive to be a platform to help showcase these talents and skills while giving back to the bartenders and helping us all grow together.
SHAKEN AND STIRRED
We are happy to announce the first Flair bartending documentary on the rise, fall and resurgence of Flair bartending starting to be filmed in July 2022 and finishing at the Bartenders’ Shakedown competition September 18-21, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
SHAKEN & STIRRED
The Story of Flair Bartending
Shaken & Stirred follows the lives of three flair bartenders at the top of their game as they set their sights on a big competition in Florida, intercut with interviews with legendary bartenders who discuss the sport’s past, present, and future.
The movie features legends from the bartending world including Christian and Rodrigo Delpech, Dario Doimo, Tom Dyer, Ivan Usov and many more!
This is the first full length feature documentary about the sport and art of flair bartending. RENT OR BUY NOW and be among the first to watch it!
Here is the official trailer to enjoy… so many people have helped & continue to help grow & inspire others to Flair and we are excited to share this story.
Watch the movie now at
www.shakenandstirredthemovie.com
We have a ton planned for the future and with your help we will continue to keep growing.
If you would like to stay informed then click on the link below. Cheers!
We have a ton planned for the future and with your help we will continue to keep growing.
If you would like to stay informed then click on the link below. Cheers!