In recent years craft bartending in Oregon has risen to new heights, thanks in part to a small group of dedicated individuals located around the state. The Oregon Bartenders Guild was formed in 2007 to help bring together like-minded bar professionals and amateur mixologists, and to help raise awareness of Oregon bartending within the state and around the world.
Memberships are currently open to interested parties, and offer several benefits:
- Admission to Guildmembers-only instructional classes and seminars.
- Access to the Guild Forum, where creativity is fostered in a positive atmosphere.
- Participation in regular Guild meetings, where current trends and techniques are discussed with colleagues.
To learn more about the Oregon Bartenders Guild, or to learn how you can joing the Guild, please email info@oregonbarguild.org.
Our Mission
The mission of The Oregon Bartenders Guild is five-fold:
1. To establish a cogent & collaborative community of bartenders within the state of Oregon.
2. With this community, to increase the overall knowledge of beer, wine, spirits & cocktail production for the betterment of our craft.
3. To promote awareness of the craft within the public community, through both a developed relationship with the media & an educational platform to the general populace.
4. To secure a congenial relationship with OLCC, its agents & liquor companies to advance the procurement of more specialized & artisanal spirits in their portfolios.
5. To promote a wider, i.e., national & international, recognition of Oregon’s premier mixology.
Current Events
The Oregon Bartender's Guild is proud to announce our April event, An Introduction to Scotch Wiskey, with Stuart Ramsey. Class is from Noon-3PM on Tuesday, April 15th at The Cleaners in the Ace Hotel. This event is open to Guild members and those interested in joining only. Admission is free.