The 2nd Annual Charleston’s Fastest Bartender Contest will take place at 7 pm on September 25th at Ireland’s Own and Jaegerhaus Pub in West Ashley. The contest will continue for four weeks at locations across the area, with the championship event at Ireland’s Own/ Jagerhaus Pub on Monday, October 23rd.
Twelve-to-fifeteen contestants will face off each week, participating in 3 rounds: shots, mixed drinks, and a 7-step Natural Blonde Bloody Mary. Speed and accuracy will be judged by the Commissioner, Billy Reilly, and will be key to hearing the highly-desired trademarked phrase: “That’s a Good One!“
. Weekly winners will move on to the final round, where they will compete for the Charleston’s Fastest Bartender 2023 title, a trophy, a cash prize, and lifetime bragging rights.. Weekly winners will move on to the final round, where they will compete for the Charleston’s Fastest Bartender 2023 title, a trophy, a cash prize, and lifetime bragging rights.
The dates and locations for each event are as follows: September 25th at Ireland’s Own/ Jagerhaus Pub, October 2nd at Stones Throw Brewery at Northwoods Mall, October 9th at Reds Ice House on Shem Creek, October 16th at Pub on 61 in West Ashley, and the Championship will be October 23rd at Ireland’s Own. The contest will be emceed by Taylor Coppin.
The winner will receive a trophy, a cash prize, and lifetime bragging rights. Click here for more information.
The Fastest Bartender Contest, established in the 1980s, is a competition designed to put bartenders to the test in a battle of speed, accuracy, and finesse to see who can claim the title of Fastest Bartender. Recognized by bartenders and celebrities nationwide, including Michelle Obama, this intense and exciting event has been held annually at bars across the US. The Fastest Bartender Contest is back for the second year in the beautiful city of Charleston this September & October.
