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GOLD WINNER
Enemona Agada at Dear Friend Bar
SILVER WINNER
Nicki Brown at Good Robot Brewing Co.
BRONZE WINNER
Brad Dillon at Finbar’s Irish Pub
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Previous Winners
2026:
Best Bartender
2024:
Best Bartender
2022:
Best Bartender
2021:
Best Bartender
2019:
Best Bartender
2018:
Best Bartender
2017:
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
2016:
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
2015:
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant
2014:
Field Guide
2013:
The Bicycle Thief
2012:
Finbar's Irish Pub, Bedford
2011:
Zach Shave, Seahorse Tavern
2010:
Bill McLean, Mexicali Rosa's
2009:
Cooper Tardival
2008:
Cooper Tardivel (Mosaic)
2007:
Best Bartender
2007:
Best Bartender
2006:
Best Bartender
2004:
Best Bartender
2003:
Best Bartender
2002:
Best Bartender
2001:
Best Bartender