NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 7, 2026)— (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 20th annual . Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to inspire the global cocktail community.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will celebrate the Spirited Awards on July 23rd during the Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) conference, taking place in New Orleans from July 19-24, 2026. Food & Wine is the Spirited Awards Official Media Partner.
“The Spirited Awards are a time to celebrate the people and places that make our hospitality industry shine and thrive. Each honoree embodies the passion, ingenuity, and commitment that define our vibrant global bar community,” said Kaitlyn Stewart, Spirited Awards Canada Co-Chair.
Divided into geographical regions - Asia Pacific (APAC), Canada, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C), Middle East & Africa (MEA), U.S. Central, U.S. East, and U.S. West - the Regional Top 10 Honorees represent the best in the industry, leaving a lasting impact on their local cocktail communities and beyond. To toast the 2026 Honorees, the Foundation is proud to recognize this inspiring group and announce the Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Honorees.
2026 Spirited Awards® Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees (in alphabetical order):
Canada Establishments:
Best International Bar Team* presented by William Grant & Sons
- Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
- Bar Pompette — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Belle Isle — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Civil Liberties — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Civil Works — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Humboldt Bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites — Victoria, BC, Canada
- Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, ON, Canada
- The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, QC, Canada
- The Coldroom — Montreal, QC, Canada
- The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada
*11 Honorees due to a tie
Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard
- Bar Pompette — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Citrus & Cane — Victoria, BC, Canada
- Civil Liberties — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Civil Works — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Cry Baby Gallery — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dear Friend — Dartmouth, NS, Canada
- Hoof Cocktail Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mother Cocktail Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
- The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, QC, Canada
- The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Best International Hotel Bar
- Bar 1608 at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac — Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Evangeline at the Ace Hotel — Toronto, ON, Canada
- H Tasting Lounge at The Westin Bayshore — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Humboldt Bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites — Victoria, BC, Canada
- Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Marcus Lounge and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Montreal — Montreal, QC, Canada
- Prophecy Bar at Rosewood Hotel Georgia — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- the bar at Alder at Ace Hotel Toronto — Toronto, ON, Canada
Best International Restaurant Bar
- Bar Jjacques — Québec City, QC, Canada
- Bar Raval — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Chupito — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Highwayman Restaurant & Bar — Halifax, NS, Canada
- Le Swan — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Quetzal — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Simpl Things — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Wind Cries Mary — Victoria, BC, Canada
Best New International Cocktail Bar
- Bar Numero — Montreal, QC, Canada
- Chez Celine — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Ellipsis — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- June — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- La Cantina Concha — Montreal, QC, Canada
- Next of Kin — Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Nomo Nomo — Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Restaurant Limousine — Saint-Lambert, QC, Canada
- The Shameful Tiki Room — Toronto, ON, Canada
- Uh Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
2026 Spirited Awards Committee
The Spirited Awards® Committee comprises revered bartenders, bar owners, educators, and writers who are entrusted with evaluating nominees based on structured criteria. The experienced and diverse committee of judges brings years of expertise and knowledge of industry developments locally, nationally, and internationally. The Spirited Awards® nominations are not based on popular vote, and all nominations are evaluated by their respective judging committees, ensuring each vote carries equal weight in the evaluation process.
Honorees were selected by a panel of over 250 industry experts, led by the following Chair and Co-Chairs representing distinct regions:
International Chair & U.S. Chair:
- Tiffanie Barriere
- Ryan Chetiyawardana
Asia Pacific Co-Chairs:
- Philip Bischoff
- Alice Newport
- Shelley Tai
- Stephanie Wijono
Canada Co-Chairs:
- Kaitlyn Stewart
- Julia Wolkowski
Europe Co-Chairs:
- Camille Vidal
- Kaitlin Wilkes
Latin America & Caribbean Co-Chairs:
- Roberto Berdecia
- Claudia Cabrera
Middle East & Africa Co-Chairs:
- Richie Barrow
- Mallory Lee
- Lara Rawa
U.S. Central Co-Chairs:
- Amanda Carto
- Erika Flowers
U.S. East Co-Chairs:
- Vance Henderson
- Jaymee Mandeville
U.S. West Co-Chairs:
- Nick Amano Dolan
- Mary Allison Wright
Writing & Media Co-Chairs:
- Alia Akkam
- Erick Castro
Books Chair:
- Anna Sulan Masing
Timeless Co-Chairs:
- François Monti
- Rebecca Sturt
To learn more about the Spirited Awards Committee and awards criteria, please visit the page.