THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Show off your best Three Wrens gin cocktail and compete live in Combermere for cash, distilling experiences, and a spot on the menu. Submit a photo and recipe to make the top 20 and present your drink in a five-minute live final.
Show off your best Three Wrens gin cocktail and compete live in Combermere for cash, distilling experiences, and a spot on the menu. Submit a photo and recipe to make the top 20 and present your drink in a five-minute live final.
Book with The Nest
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by The Nest · Combermere, England
Battle Of The Home Bartenders! stages a lively cocktail contest in Combermere, England, a short hop from Nantwich’s market streets. This is not a dry demonstration but a proper, judged challenge: home bartenders submit drinks made with at least one Three Wrens product, twenty finalists take the bar, and a panel decides who walks away with a £250 bar tab, a distilling experience, or a full bottle. Expect clever recipes, fast-paced presentation, and an audience that loves good gin and good banter.
The scene reads like an evening at a classic pub-bar hybrid: a compact service bar, a presentation spot behind the counter, and a tasting area where judges evaluate flavour, presentation, originality, and stagecraft. The key features are simple but essential—a quality base spirit (Three Wrens gin), fresh garnishes, polished glassware, and five minutes of theatrical mixology to make every second count. The event’s structure—photo-and-recipe entry, shortlist to twenty, then live five-minute presentations—keeps the competition tight and the energy high.
This format makes the event a standout in the local food-and-drink calendar because it spotlights a locally produced spirit while drawing visitors into the Cheshire countryside around Combermere. For travellers visiting Nantwich and nearby towns, the night is a chance to connect with regional craft distillation and the convivial pub culture that supports it. Judges work behind the bar, turning the counter into a stage; that intimacy makes the event feel both grassroots and theatrical.
Bring a recipe that shows technique and strong flavour balance—judges will reward precise measurements and a confident story about the drink’s inspiration. Presentation matters: a neat garnish and a clean build can sway points as much as a clever ingredient. The prizes are practical and enticing: a bar tab and menu placement for the winner, an educational distilling day for second place, and a full-size bottle for third.
Whether you enter or watch, this event is social, sensory, and sharply local. It’s ideal for home mixologists looking to test themselves against peers, gin fans eager to sample Three Wrens expressions in inventive ways, and visitors who want a memorable evening out in Cheshire. Submission details are explicit: send a photo and full recipe to [email protected]; entrants must be 18 or older. If you’re passing through Nantwich, schedule an evening here—it’s a compact, well-run showcase that celebrates craft spirit, performance, and the playful competitiveness of amateur bartending.
easy.
Evening event, 2–4 hours.
No special fitness required—this is a social, standing-room event
Email a clear photo of your drink and the full recipe to [email protected] for initial selection.
Yes—entrants must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Judges score taste, presentation and garnish, originality, and stage presence/banter.
Finalists receive five minutes at the bar to present, build, and explain their cocktail.
Entries must use at least one Three Wrens product; organisers may supply samples but confirm on the event page.
Yes—spectators are welcome; check event details for ticketing and space limits.
Nantwich is a historic market town with medieval roots and a strong local food-and-drink tradition relevant to this event.
Bring reusable glassware where allowed, dispose of garnishes and waste responsibly, and support local recycling to limit event impact.
The Nest is a hospitality and events venue located in Combermere, England. It offers curated social experiences focused on gin, cocktails, and light dining. The Nest hosts a range of bookable experiences including Afternoon G & Tea, Cocktails & Canapés, Quiz night, Gin Tasting, Distilling Experience, and Gin & Cheese Night. Each experience follows a clear format: Afternoon G & Tea pairs three double gin and tonics with mini sandwiches, cakes, and treats; Cocktails & Canapés provides three cocktails with full table service between 6pm and 8pm; Quiz night is a themed, social trivia event hosted by The Nest team; Gin Tasting includes a welcome drink, an introduction, and six gin and tonics served at leisure at 16 Pepper St, Nantwich; the Distilling Experience runs for two hours, provides expert guidance, a copper still, and access to up to 60 botanicals for crafting a bespoke gin; Gin & Cheese Night offers a double gin and tonic and a mini cheeseboard per guest from 6pm to 8pm at 16 Pepper St, Nantwich. The Nest emphasizes hands-on workshops, small-group tastings, and relaxed social nights. Booking information, location details, and available dates are provided through The Adventure Collective listing and the venue's booking channels. The Nest operates in third-party venues on Pepper Street in Nantwich and in Combermere, England, and is featured on The Adventure Collective for local experiential bookings. Advance booking is recommended for group events and the Distilling Experience due to limited session capacity and specialist equipment. Check availability online today.
Book with The Nest