Mirror Hospitality Expo returns for 2026

09 February, 2026

The Mirror Hospitality Expo has announced its return to Bratislava for the fourth edition of the show this May.

The expo, which will take place at the city’s Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, has been produced in close collaboration with Mirror Bar, recently named the 25th best bar in the world according to The World’s 50 Best Bars.

The event will welcome more than 30 bars for two days of masterclasses, seminars and panel talks.

In addition to the educational aspect of the show, Bratislava itself will play host to Mirror Cocktail Week, with guest shifts taking place across the Slovakian capital.

This year’s programme will also see the launch of the international Bartender’s Choice Awards (BCA) for the Central and Eastern European region.

The launch marks the first time that the BCAs has opened its doors to Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, and Croatia.

The official launch and gala presentation will take place at the Mirror Hospitality Expo closing ceremony on 6 May.

The Mirror Hospitality Expo 2026 will take place on 4 and 5 May, with Mirror Cocktail Week running from 3 to 7 May.





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