Bartenders Display Pouring, Trivia and Entertaining Skills in Authentic Irish Competition for “Guinness Draught Master 2009”

Gord Stellick to judge entertaining competition to find most skilled Bartender

On Thursday, May 7 Prime Pubs bartenders from across Canada will go head to head for the coveted title of “Guinness Draught Master 2009”. Each bartender will be put through a series of skills tests including: Guinness pouring, knowledge of all things Irish, and best CRAIC - light-hearted Irish fun. The competition which will be judged by sports broadcaster and former NHL executive Gord Stellick, will be held at Fionn MacCool’s, 70 The Esplanade. The winner will be awarded an educational trip to Ireland.

What:

Showcasing those most highly skilled in the art of bartending and providing an authentic traditional Irish pub experience.

Visuals for the competition include:

Guinness Pouring Competition
Irish Trivia Competition
Hilarious Irish CRAICs
Guests cheering on their favourite bartender
Awarding of the Guinness Draught Master for 2009

Who:

Judged by Gord Stellick, co-host The Morning Show, FAN 590 with Jamie Pulfer, reporter, 680 News

Why:

See the training and skills Prime Pubs bartenders depend on to provide guests of Prime Pubs family of Irish pubs - Fionn MacCool’s, D’Arcy McGee’s, Tir Nan Og and Paddy Flaherty’s - with an authentic Irish experience. Witness first-hand the true art behind bartending and what it takes to be named “Guinness Draught Master 2009”.

When:

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
May 7, 2009

Where:

Fionn MacCool's Esplanade location (70 The Esplanade, Toronto)

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