Cocktail Shake-Off 2026, A Festival of Local Libations

TABLE Magazine to host Pittsburgh’s Top Bartenders in a competition for the Best Cocktail Recipe!

Twelve bartending teams from Pittsburgh’s top establishments will participate in a competition where YOU are the judge. Each team will be assigned a spirit provided by one of 12 participating local distilleries to build a cocktail worthy of your vote for Best Cocktail Recipe.

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Join us as we raise our glasses to passionate mixologists who will unleash their creativity to bring their vision to life in every shaken, stirred, and garnished cocktail. Selecta will be spinning the hottest beats, bringing the party vibes to life.

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
VIP Entry: 6:30pm
General Entry: 7pm
Location: ROOST Pittsburgh
250 Forbes Ave Suite 201
Downtown Pittsburgh
Tickets: General Admission $75, VIP $130 – Purchase tickets here!

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VIP Experience

Your VIP Experience includes early entry into the VIP Lounge, where you will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a welcome drink, and more!

Participating Bar Teams

The Warren Bar & Burrow
Spirits & Tales at The Oaklander
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Bar Marco
Lo Bar Cocktail Services
Scratch & Co.
Palm Palm
Pizzaiolo Primo
Revel
Space Bar
The Commoner
Rival

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Participating Distillery Sponsors

Big Springs Spirits
Lawrenceville Distilling Company
Lucky Sign Spirits
Stateside Vodka
Wigle Whiskey
Love, Katie Distilling
Inspired by Spirits Distilling Co.
Iron City Distilling
Kingfly

Want to experience some tasty cocktails now? Why not try mixing up one of our curated cocktail recipes?

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