BAR 5-Day

Applications for the 2027 BAR 5 Day are open! For two decades, BAR has set the benchmark for spirits and mixology education. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join us for an unforgettable week? Apply at the 🔗 in our bio now!

BAR 5 Day
February 1-5, 2027
At in Hyde Park, New York

Five days.
Early Mornings.
Lots of studying.
LOTS of tasting.

It’s a whirlwind of a week in the best possible way, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single one of our students who showed up and did the work!

Congrats to the BAR 5-Day class of 2026!

So much was packed into Day 3. Much love to everyone in the room!

History, cane, agave, fire, and more. Day 2 is a wrap and what a day it has been! Can’t wait for Day 3!

Day ONE is done! Excited for day two starting now! How do you like our new mascot 🐕?

BAR is coming to Athens 🇬🇷🍸! Join us for the European premiere of BAR the documentary at
BAR takes an unprecedented look behind the scenes of our rigorous 5 day program. This is the first time BAR will air outside of the United States, and we hope to see you there!

🎥 watch the trailer and RSVP at the 🔗 in bio

BAR at Athens Bar Show
📍 Monday, November 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM
📍 Technopolis, Athens | Enter through Piraeus gate | Pireos 100, Athina 118 54, Greece
🎟 RSVP Required
✨Presented by: and

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the BAR 5-Day Program 🎉 While we have evolved over the last couple of decades, one thing remains the same—We stand steadfast in our belief that education is needed, it is sought after, it is requested, and we intend to continue to deliver it at the highest level.

Join us at the next BAR 5-Day February 2-6, 2026

📅 Feb 2–6, 2026

📍 Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

🔗 Link in bio to apply

🚨 Applications close Sept 1

Tag someone you sat through class with 🥃

You’re Invited: BAR — NYC Premiere and Filmmaker Conversation

Monday, June 9
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
NeueHouse Madison Square
110 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010

After acclaimed screenings at SXSW, Cinequest, and the Seattle International Film Festival, BAR premieres in Manhattan — a one-time-only screening at NeueHouse Madison Square.

Directed by Don Hardy (Citizen Penn, Pick of the Litter) and produced by Maxwell Britten, BAR follows five bartenders as they push through a master-level program in cocktail and spirits mastery.

It’s a story about craft, precision, and connection — told through the lens of bartending at its highest level.

The experience includes:
• Signature cocktails by
• A screening of BAR
• A post-film conversation with the filmmakers, featured cast, and Fords Gin team

Screening begins promptly at 3:30 PM

Hosted by: NeueHouse, Fords Gin, &

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Space is limited. RSVP is required. Link in bio

Hey hey, San Jose! BAR is making its world premiere at Cinequest this Friday, March 14, at the California Theatre in San Jose.

VIP after-party to follow

We want to see you at both!

🎟 DM for tickets to the world premiere
🍸 RSVP for the afterparty via the link in bio

Be sure to share this with anyone who would love to attend!