Bartender Bash, Spring 2026

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Celebrate spring at Bartender Bash - Nashville's favorite cocktail competition where you sample the drinks and vote for your favorite!

Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch

+++ THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT +++Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 6-8pm for the spring edition of Bartender Bash. The spirited cocktail competition will take place at COA, the new rooftop hot spot at Canopy by Hilton in the Gulch, where Nashville's top bartenders will battle it out for best drinks in town and you get to be the judge.Tickets include unlimited samples each bartender's drink made with Old Dominick Memphis Vodka or Old Dominick Tennessee Whiskey. Once you've tasted all the creative cocktails, you will vote for your favorite in each spirit category. The winners will be named in at the end of the evening.Participating restaurants and bars include Love's Alibi, Mother's Ruin, Lowbar, Rosemary &amp; Beauty Queen, COA, Hal's Steakhouse, Thistle &amp; Rye, Margaritaville Hotel, ZuZu, L.A. Jackson, Pinewood Social, and Earls Kitchen + Bar.In addition to drink samples, enjoy tasty snacks courtesy of COA, entertaining DJ tunes from Alanna Royale, and tons of photo booth fun with Nashville Smile Bar.Want a taste of what’s in store? Check out highlights from our summer Bartender Bash <a href="https://nashvillelifestyles.com/people/community-pics/recap-bartender-bash-2025/" title="https://nashvillelifestyles.com/people/community-pics/recap-bartender-bash-2025/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event/at the door (if not sold out).A portion of ticket proceeds benefit <a href="https://www.thenashvillefoodproject.org/" title="https://www.thenashvillefoodproject.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Nashville Food Project</a>, a local nonprofit alleviating hunger and cultivating community through bringing people together to grow, cook and share nourishing food.IMPORTANT NOTE: the event will be outdoors on the COA rooftop patio. Please plan accordingly.Bartender Bash Spring 2026 is sponsored by <a href="https://olddominick.com/" title="https://olddominick.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Old Dominick</a>, <a href="https://www.cblinen.com/" title="https://www.cblinen.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">C &amp; B Linen</a>, <a href="https://www.coanashville.com/" title="https://www.coanashville.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COA</a>, and <a href="https://www.canopy-nashville.com/" title="https://www.canopy-nashville.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canopy by Hilton</a>. This is a twenty-one and older event. You must present a valid ID at check in. Please drink responsibly. We encourage guests to use rideshares or taxis. Hotel valet will be available as well as paid parking options nearby. Tickets are non-refundable.

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