Hero Bar, Nairobi’s leading cocktail destination, is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Kenya Bartender Week, taking place from 2nd to 7th September 2025 in Nairobi. As the pioneer and driving force behind this initiative, Hero Bar continues to champion the evolution of Kenya’s cocktail culture and celebrate the creative minds behind the bar.
Kenya Bartender Week is a week-long celebration of the bartending profession and bar community, designed to elevate the craft, inspire collaboration, and spotlight the role of bartenders as artists, innovators, and storytellers.
The week will feature an exciting lineup of programming across Nairobi, including:
With support from leading bars, spirit brands, and hospitality professionals, Kenya Bartender Week is committed to:
As the curators of this inaugural edition, Hero Bar aims to spark a movement - one that not only celebrates great cocktails, but also builds a thriving, connected, and empowered bartending community across Kenya and beyond.
Kenya Bartender Week is open to both industry professionals and the public, with events taking place at partner venues across Nairobi. A full schedule and participation details will be released in early August.
To partner, participate, or request media accreditation, please contact:
Email - info@kenyabartenderweek.com
Instagram - @kenyabartenderweek