Iron Bartender

Iron Bartender Competition Finals

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Lyric Market

6:30-9:30pm

Five bartenders will compete for the title of Iron Bartender 2023.

Iron Bartender encourages guests to enjoy the event responsibly. Please consider using Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing programs for transportation to and from Iron Bartender.

What Is Iron Bartender?

Houston’s premier bartender competition featuring signature cocktails by celebrated bartenders at restaurants and bars across the city.

Each bartender will present a signature “Periwinkle Cocktail” at their bar/restaurant during the month of August. $1 from the sale of each Periwinkle cocktail will be donated to The Periwinkle Foundation. A panel of judges will score the cocktails and the five bartenders with the top scores will compete in the Finals on September 14th. The title of Iron Bartender will be determined by. Guests will cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award.

VIP Tables for 10 guests – $2,500

Reserved table for 10. Includes a five course dinner prepared by guest chefs served with cocktail pairing presented by the Iron Bartender competitors.

Individual Tickets – $200

Includes a five course dinner prepared by guest chefs with cocktail pairing presented by the Iron Bartender competitors.

Are you interested in learning more about Iron Bartender? Contact Alice Rohrman, Development Director, at arohrman@periwinklefoundation.org or 713-807-0191.

2023 Winners! 

Iron Bartender Champion – Brandon Choate – Refuge

1st Runner Up – David Perez – Lei Low

People’s Choice – Rachel McQuity – Winnie’s

Best Seller Award – Drew Bennett – Anvil

Bar Chef Award – Sabrina Poe – Rosewater

Most Creative Cocktail – David Perez – Lei Low

  Best Bar Service – Mauro Cisneros – Doris Metropolitan