Why Become A Member?
There has never been a more exciting time to shake up your bartending career! Immerse yourself in a vibrant online community where seasoned professionals share industry insights and newcomers can fast-track their bartending prowess with a variety of free educational seminars for members, and discounts on certifications. As a USBG member, you'll have exclusive access to industry education, networking, and competitions as well as access to supportive resources like the Hospitality Assistance Program.
The Hospitality Assistance Program
Every USBG membership comes with a generous helping of Hospitality Care! The Hospitality Assistance Program is an exclusive benefit for USBG members, offering free access to essential and immediate mental health support, financial support, and legal aid.
Additional Member Benefits
Elevate Your Expertise: Participate in LEAD Online Learning Seminars, FREE for members. Attend local sponsored events to immerse yourself in new trends, flavors and techniques!
Access Unparalleled Opportunities: Immerse yourself in enriching experiences such as the Wellspring Program, Patrón distillery trips, Wild Turkey's Behind the Barrel program, Campari Day of Service and more.
Be Featured in Prominent Media Outlets: Discover opportunities to showcase your talents at the local, regional, and national levels. These media spotlights can enhance your personal brand, elevate your professional reputation, and extend your influence within the industry.
Discounted Educational Courses with Napa Valley Wine Academy: We are excited to offer USBG members discounted access to courses at the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Enhance your wine knowledge and skills with courses tailored for professionals in the hospitality industry.
Exclusive Discounts on Conferences: Enjoy significant discounts on USBG Conferences, featuring education, local bar crawls, and networking events across multiple locations nationwide.
Travel Savings with Hotel Engine: As a USBG member, enjoy up to 60% off at over 700,000 hotels worldwide, earn Hotel Engine Rewards alongside your favorite hotel loyalty points, benefit from award-winning US-based customer support available 24/7, and refer friends for additional bonuses at no cost to you.
Craft Mastery: Pursue excellence through the USBG Master Accreditation Program, an internationally recognized industry standard.
Shake Up the Competition: Mix it up in grand-scale cocktail competitions including Shake it Up, USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO, The Reid Vodka Global Cocktail Competition, Prosecco Doc Competition, and more!
Global Connections on the Rocks: Seize networking opportunities with USBG's official affiliation with the International Bartenders Association. Elevate your professional connections and compete on the world stage.
Raise a Glass to 75 Years of Tradition: Become part of the USA's largest bar industry trade organization, steeped in history since its inception in 1948.
The USBG has been a game changer in my career path in hospitality. Between the amazing educational opportunities and the unbelievable people I’ve met, it has made me the best version of my professional self.
The USBG does an incredible job empowering bartenders in their careers. This has never been as clear to me than during this difficult year. Besides its regular offerings of peer-to-peer learning, expert seminars with internationally recognized brand representatives, service projects, and cocktail competitions, the USBG has been instrumental in creating and implementing resources to assist those in the hospitality industries during this time of crisis.
Not only has the USBG been an incredible resource for networking, finding a tribe of people who care about the same things I do, and educational opportunities; I’ve also been able to travel to Mexico, Amsterdam, and Italy. The USBG has done so much for me that I continue to try to give back.
The USBG has really helped me find myself. Through the connections I’ve made locally and nationally, together we’ve been able to help our communities thrive.
My biggest takeaway from the USBG is the way it builds a community of like-minded individuals to support each other. Our industry needs it.
Hospitality Assistance Program, offering mental health services, financial and legal aid. Learn More..
A robust social community of like-minded folks! USBG is home to industry tips from seasoned professionals and queries from those just getting started in their career, our growing cache of educational materials (including videos, blogs, and articles), and other resources to advance your knowledge and career. Join the Conversation..
Connect with Your Local Chapter
Explore your local bartending community through your chapter benefits, including annual Education Week seminars, dynamic networking events, mentorship opportunities, impactful community service projects, leadership training, and the invaluable camaraderie shared among fellow industry pros.
Expand Your Reach with Multiple Chapters
As a member, you'll have the option to join multiple chapters, allowing you to participate in events across different locations. This option is perfect for Industry Associates who network in multiple states. Check with your employer to see if your USBG membership is a reimbursable expense!
Customize Your Experience with Three Membership Options
Explore the Mix of Industry Education and Networking membership has to offer. Craft Your Role as a Bar Professional, Industry Associate, or Community Enthusiast. Tailor your experience by choosing from three membership options:
Bar Professional
For those actively working in the industry. Supports the mission of the USBG and works primarily in the hospitality industry as an employee or principle of a bar, restaurant, hotel, or catering company. Annual dues for Bar Professionals are $125 which includes membership to one local chapter location. Additional chapter location memberships can be purchased for an additional fee, so Bar Professionals can access as many local chapter events as they wish to subscribe to.
- Bartenders
- Sommeliers
- Barbacks
- Servers and Hosts
- Restaurant and Bar Owners
- Partners
- Managers and Directors
Industry Associate
Ideal for industry agents and representatives. Supports the mission of the USBG and primarily earns income as an agent of a consulting, media, beverage supply/distribution company, or other company with a commercial interest in the industry. Industry Associate memberships are $250 annually and that includes membership to one local chapter location. Additional chapter location memberships can be purchased for an additional fee, so Industry Associates can access as many local chapter events as they wish to subscribe to.
- Consultants and Educators
- Brand Ambassadors
- Suppliers Distributors
- Media
- Public Relations and Marketing Representatives
- Employees of Hospitality Advocacy Groups
Community Enthusiast
Support the mission of the USBG for personal enrichment. Community Enthusiast memberships are $200 annually and that includes membership to one local chapter location. Additional chapter location memberships can be purchased for an additional fee, so Community Enthusiasts can access as many local chapter events as they wish to subscribe to.
- Enophiles and Sherry Swillers
- Beervangelists and Whiskey Nerds
- Bar flies and Cocktilians
- Ginthusiasts and Rum Revelers