Every year, the SWISS BAR AWARDS recognize special achievements. This award is the oldest and most prestigious award in the Swiss hospitality scene. The awards are presented in the following seven categories:
- Barkeeper of the year: The supreme discipline; The best Barkeeper (m/f) of the year convinces with hospitality, creativity and expertise.
- Best Barkeeper TalentThe award for the greatest up-and-coming talent.
- Best Newcomer Bar: New opening or reopening on January 1, 2024 or later.
- Best Longseller Bar: A place to be for over 10 years.
- Best Bar Menu: Attractive bar menu in printed or digital form.
- Best Hotel Bar: Bar and at the same time the flagship of a hotel.
- Best Bar Team: Bar team consisting of at least three people.
Multi-stage application procedure
The awards give bar professionals and bars the opportunity to present themselves to the wider Swiss bar and restaurant scene and demonstrate their achievements. After the application phase, the nominations are assessed and evaluated by an expert jury.
The Barkeeper and establishments then go through a multi-stage process until the big Award Night on October 26, 2025 at Trafo Baden.
Interested bar professionals and bars can apply for the Swiss Bar Awards 2025 from now until May 31.
