Nighttime. All PDXCW pass holders can attend: Student, Bartender, Industry, Media.

It's a shake-off! Join the Mr Black team for an evening of friendly competition, coffee cocktails, and photo fun.

We'll host head-to-head espresso martini speed contests throughout the evening with great prizes for the fastest frothy bois in the PNW.

Not feeling competitive? Snap some photos on our polaroids or have your glamour shot taken by our photographer, dance to some tunes guaranteed to make you shake it, and sip on coffee cocktails all night long.

Nighttime. All PDXCW pass holders can attend: Student, Bartender, Industry, Media.

Boulder's JUNGLE meets Portland's hometown hero RUM CLUB, with drinks featuring the brand new, favorite mixing rum, HIGH SEAS from Transcontinental Rum Line. Join us for killer cocktails and neat pours of coveted limited releases from La Maison & Velier.

Headlining Nighttime Event. All PDXCW pass holders can attend: Student, Bartender, Industry, Media.

No Us Without You feeds over 700 undocumented hospitality worker families each week, so they figured, how hard would it be to feed a few hundred bartenders at Portland Cocktail Week? Come have dinner and celebrate the incredible achievements of No Us Without You while eating churros, Sonoran Dogs, and other Mexican delights. As if that wasn't enough, they've also asked a few of their friends from the Latine diaspora to make unforgettable cocktails featuring Volcan Tequila, Mezcal Unión, Pierde Almas, and Underberg!

Happy Hour. All PDXCW pass holders can attend: Student, Bartender, Industry, Media.

Experience Now/Low through an inventive and creative menu by Focus On Health and Mover & Shaker. This experience will open your mind to creative low-proof and no-proof cocktails made possible by various incredible brands leading the now and low renaissance: Ritual Zero Proof, The Pathfinder, House of Lustau, Casals Vermouth, Fevertree, and more. Say "hello" to our wonderful crew, and tell us a bit about yourself as we share some of our favorite serves in one of our favorite cities as part of the 2023 No/Low Tour.

3-Hour Educational Workshop. Student Priority.Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

Crafting an exciting and impactful story is a powerful skill to possess behind the bar - whether you’re serving a guest, performing in a cocktail competition, or interviewing for a new job! Join Redemption Whiskey for an interactive tasting and workshop with professional storyteller Cyndi Freeman. At the same time, we’ll learn what makes a story great and how to connect through the art of storytelling.

3-Hour Educational Workshop. Student Priority. Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

This afternoon will be a delectable journey through Rabbit Hole's one-of-a-kind bourbon & rye whiskeys amongst the beautiful local bounty of Fall in Portland. In this hands-on, market-style workshop, we’re showing you how to leverage local, seasonal flavors and pair them with your favorite bites. Come hungry and eager to celebrate local, sustainable food and build flavors with new friends!

3-Hour Educational Workshop. Student Priority. Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

Let Mijenta Tequila transport you to the Highlands of Jalisco in a beautiful setting that showcases Oregon's amazing waterfront. There, we will unfold the complex aromas of the world's first B Corp-certified tequila as we discuss the terroir and process of making additive-free and sustainable agave expressions.

Full-Day Educational Workshop. Student Priority. Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

Refire takes on the issues and concerns currently facing the hospitality community by bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the conversation. Tapping respected professionals within our industry, in addition to experts and educators outside of hospitality, Refire aims to inspire strategies, solutions, and actionable change.

Full-Day Educational Workshop. Student Priority. Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

A bar’s menu is more than just a menu - it reflects its identity. It takes guests on a journey, defining their experience and amplifying profitability for a business.

Ever wonder how a bar’s cocktail menu intrigues and captivates guests and delivers profitability? Join La Gran Familia BACARDI and a group of esteemed industry-leading guest speakers as we host a 2-day educational workshop on menu engineering. You’ll discover how to flex your creative & operational minds as you learn how to craft award-winning menus. In this two-day workshop, we’ll cover everything from building visually appealing menu layouts and thematic inspirations to exploring the latest advancements in consumer data to optimize your bar’s success.

3-Hour Educational Workshop. Student Priority. Bartender Pass Auditing may be available. Inquire at the Registration Desk by 10 AM to get on the waitlist.

Join Jordie Ho-Shue (Founder of HoneyFest Productions, UCLA Anderson MBA, and Founder of Kan Tiki - a collection of Tiki-inspired canned cocktails) for a collaborative session for business-minded hospitality professionals to explore useful techniques for professional innovation. We will undertake a personal SWOT analysis to see where we are all succeeding and where we need to grow and innovate as we develop our brands and ourselves authentically and organically. Jordie will be bringing along a few of her friends from the industry to lead this session, including Lindsey Johnson (Founder, Lush Life Productions), Britany Leach-Johnson (Director of Sales, Lush Life Productions), Monica Amestoy (Beverage Director, Submarine Concepts - Tusk PDX, Ava Genes, Cicoria). This session is for hospitality professionals who want to explore tried and true strategic planning techniques in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Pick up your PDXCW badge in the lobby next to the Jupiter Dream Tent and grab a cold bevy, thanks to our friends at Diageo Bar Academy! A badge is required for anyone attending PDXCW events. This includes Student, Bartender, Industry, Media, and Staff.

Sign up for your Bartender or Industry pass before you arrive, then pick it up at Registration. You don’t need to pop by Registration each day - just the first time to get your physical badge to use all week!

Got questions? Looking to see if there is open space to join a class or field trip? Head to Registration and have the friendly folks there help you!

Portland Cocktail Week Students will be paired with industry mentors for one-on-one sessions focused on taking their careers to the next level. Brought to you by Diageo Bar Academy, these life-changing meetings help form mentorships, boost careers, and provide invaluable connections and information. Sessions feel up fast, so don’t hesitate to sign up once the schedule is available for booking!

Career Counseling Hours:
Monday, October 2-Thursday, October 5, 9 am-11 am.

Breakfast. All PDXCW pass holders can attend: Student, Bartender, Industry, Media.

Slane ‘Breakfast of Champions.' Nothing beats a true Irish breakfast roll paired with a traditional Slane Irish Coffee when you are on the go but need a feed.