About Us

The UKBG is the world's oldest bar trades guild, founded in 1934 by leading professionals from London's high-end bar community. Today, it represents the interests and the advancement of all bar workers in the UK - a diverse family of skills, nationalities and disciplines, dedicated to creating wonderful experiences for their guests. The UKBG is dedicated to trade representation, providing and assisting with training and employment opportunities, cocktail registration, the organising of events and providing a space for the community - whether physically, or digitally.