Symposium

23/10/2025

MASTERCLASS WITH THE CURIOUS BARTENDER
🗓️ 29 October 2025
⏰ 15:00-17:00
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Symposium Session with “The Curious Bartender”. ✨ Join us and Tristan for an exploration of all things Curious! Bartending, cocktails, coffee, spirits and of course, the topic of his new book Agave Safari, all things Agave! 🥃🌵
Places are limited so please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your spot.

BOOKSIGNING WITH THE CURIOUS BARTENDER
🗓️ 29 October 2025
⏰ 18:30-20:00
📍

Want to get your hands on a signed copy of the new Agave Safari, or one of the bestselling Curious Bartender books? 📚
Come along and meet the author and industry icon - copies are limited!

04/10/2024

Join us for an incredible evening as Symposium brings the Bangkok Social Club to Luxembourg for a 1-night-only takeover of Bar18

FRIDAY
OCTOBER October 18TH
BAR18
FROM 18:00

Recently crowned World’s Best Hotel Bar at Tales of the Cocktail, along with a multitude of other awards, this iconic cocktail spot at the Four Seasons Bangkok will be represented by Beverage Director Philip Bischoff and team  direct from Thailand. 

Come and experience exquisite cocktails, bites, music, and above all, service, by the best in the world.
 
👉 Reservations recommended:
[email protected]
 

22/07/2024

SYMPOSIUM CLASSIC SERIES | MOJITO ROUND 3 | 11/08 AT DE GUDDE WEATHER | START 12:00
 
👉 CALLING ALL BARTENDERS!
 
CHALLENGE 3
You have to make your best classic or twisted Mojito. You can use any of the main spirits listed below: Pampero Blanco, Pampero Especial, Eminente Ambar Claro, Eminente Reserva, The Lovers Rum, La Forza Rum, Zacapa 23, Clement Rhum Blanc, Clement Canne Bleu, J.M. Rhum, Abelha Cachaca Silver, Abelha Cachaca Gold.
 
DETAILS
You have to make 6 full serves. This challenge is a « Winner Takes All » challenge for a cash prize on the day + other bonus prizes. The more people that enter, the bigger the prize.
So tell your friends.
 
ENTRY
To enter you must EMAIL the address below.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: I’m in! Mojito
Details: You must include your chosen Brand for the challenge
 
ON THE DAY OF EACH CHALLENGE
Arrive ON TIME with your ingredients, equipment, glassware & €20 Cash.
 
Standard Glassware & Equipment & Crushed Ice will be provided on request and subject to availability.
 
Design .design
 

01/07/2024

SYMPOSIUM CLASSIC SERIES | BLOODY MARY ROUND 2 | 14/07 AT The First Floor | START 12PM

👉 CALLING ALL BARTENDERS!

CHALLENGE 2
You have to make your best classic or twisted Bloody Mary.
You can use any of the main spirits listed below:
Don Julio, Casamigos or Volcan Tequila, Casamigos or Ojo de Dios Mezcal, Ketel One or Belvedere Vodka, Bulleit Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, Tanqueray, Glendalough, Christian Drouin or Silent Pool Gin, Nonino or Poli Grappa, Clement, J.M., Eminente or Lovers Rum, Christian Drouin Calvados, Hennessy or Tesseron Cognac, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Talisker, Lagavulin or Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky.

DETAILS
You have to make 1 full Jug of your serve.
This challenge is a ‘Winner Takes All’ challenge for a cash prize on the day + other bonus prizes. The more people that enter, the bigger the prize.
So, tell your friends.

ENTRY
To enter you must EMAIL the address below.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: I’m in! Bloody Mary
Details: You must include your chosen Brand for the challenge

ON THE DAY OF EACH CHALLENGE
Arrive ON TIME with your ingredients, equipment, glassware & €20 Cash.

Standard Glassware & Equipment, Tasting Glasses, Ice, Van Nahmen Tomato Juice & special items will be provided on request and subject to availability.

Design .design

22/06/2024

20/06/2024

SYMPOSIUM CLASSIC SERIES | THE PALOMA ROUND 1 | 30/06 AT | START 12PM

👉 CALLING ALL BARTENDERS!

Here's the quick entry guide to the competition:

1. EMAIL if you want to enter. [email protected] with the BRAND you will be using so we can make sure there's enough.
2. Please re-read point 1.
3. Arrive before 12pm
4. Bring €20
5. Drink some Palomas
6. Make some Palomas
7. Drink More Palomas
8. See how you did.
9.Plan for the Bloody Mary Challenge next month
10. Repeat

CHALLENGE 1
You have to make your best classic or twisted Paloma.
You can use any of the main spirits listed below:
Don Julio Blanco, Reposado, Anejo or 70 Tequila
Casamigos Blanco, Reposado, Anejo Tequila or Mezcal
Volcan Blanco, Reposado, or Anejo Tequila
Ojo de Dios Joven, Hibiscus or Cafe Mezcal

DETAILS
You have to make 5 full serves and 1 serve split into 3 parts for tasting

This challenge is a ‘Winner Takes All’ challenge for a cash prize on the day + other bonus prizes. The more people that enter, the bigger the prize.
So tell your friends.

No Fancy Stuff, Cocktails will be judged on Taste, flavour, balance and general deliciousness.

ENTRY
To enter you must EMAIL the address below.
email: [email protected]
subject: I’m in! The Paloma
details: You must include your chosen Brand for the challenge

ON THE DAY OF EACH CHALLENGE
Arrive ON TIME with your ingredients, equipment, glassware & €20 Cash

Standard Glassware & Equipment, Tasting Glasses & Ice will be provided on request and subject to availability.

Design .design

13/06/2024

ARDBEG CIRCUS
ALL OF JUNE 2024
 
The Ardbeg Circus is making its way to Luxembourg! 🎪
 
Whisky enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this year’s Limited Edition, matured for the first time in a marriage of rare port wine and bourbon casks. The port wine barrels add a devilishly sweet dimension to this traditionally smoky dram, creating a darker, more mysterious profile. Do you fancy it?
 
To celebrate this grand event, meet us at the participating bars in Luxembourg throughout June: , , and .
 
Participating bars will be concocting special surprises to showcase the new Ardbeg. Expect cotton candy, popcorn, and special sauces to accompany your burgers. Don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable event!
 
The Limited Edition is available in our online store at wengler.lu.

Photography
 

23/05/2024

ATELIER SYMPOSIUM x A BAR WITH SHAPES FOR A NAME
 
Our talented bartenders have been whipping up new cocktails in collaboration with the one and only Rémy Savage!
 
Swing by our partner bars: , , , , to get a sip of these exclusive cocktails.
 
Taste them all and spill the beans on your favourite! Psst, , care to join in and cast your vote?
 

16/04/2024

ATELIER SYMPOSIUM x A BAR WITH SHAPES FOR A NAME
 
This week’s forecast in Luxembourg: a delightful storm of new cocktails will sweep through your favourite bars in an exclusive collaboration with !
 
We’re already feeling generous; here’s the scoop: you’ll have 5 to uncover! 🔶🟥🔵