Memberships
Membership Fees
Membership fees are waived until 31 December 2021. From January 2022, an annual membership fee will apply. SCBA is a non-profit organisation, and all membership fees will go towards supporting the Association’s administrative and operational costs.
Eligibility for Member Bars
A list of admission criteria must be met before the membership is granted. If a venue does not meet the pre-set criteria, SCBA may consider other factors that merit admission, such as awards and accolades received for its cocktail program, specialised staffing and other factors deemed relevant by the Association’s Committee Members.
Eligibility for Individual Members
SCBA Individual Memberships are open to all hospitality professionals (full-time and part-time) from all departments (i.e. bar, coffee, culinary, front and back of house) and hospitality students from any school.
Admission criteria for Cocktail Bars
The bar must have a well-designed cocktail menu that is aligned with its concept and forms a part of the regular service experience.
The bar should have a unique signature cocktail menu and bartenders should be well-versed in classic cocktails.
The bar must employ skilled bartenders.
The bar must be a full-service cocktail bar, where guests are greeted, seated and served at their tables.
The bar must prove that the sale of cocktails comprises a majority of its overall sales.
The bar must contribute actively to the Singapore cocktail community and participate regularly in industry-led initiatives.
Admission criteria for Restaurant Bars
The restaurant must have an identifiable bar area separate from the restaurant.
The bar must have a dedicated Bar Manager or Head Bartender who is in-charge of the cocktail program.
The bar must have a well-designed cocktail menu that is aligned with its concept, and forms a part of the regular service experience.
The bar should have a unique signature cocktail menu and bartenders should be well-versed in classic cocktails.
The bar must employ skilled bartenders.
The bar must be a full-service bar, where guests are greeted, seated and served at their tables.
The bar must prove that the sale of cocktails comprises majority of its overall sales at the designated bar area.
The bar must contribute actively to the Singapore cocktail community and participate regularly in industry-led initiatives.
Admission Criteria for Spirit Bars
The bar must have a defined cocktail menu that is independent from its spirits offering.
The bar must have a dedicated Bar Manager or Head Bartender who is in charge of the cocktail program.
The bar should have a unique signature cocktail menu and bartenders should be well-versed in classic cocktails.
The bar must employ skilled bartenders.
The bar must be a full-service cocktail bar, where guests are greeted, seated and served at their tables.
The cocktail menu must be refreshed at least one a year.
The bar must contribute actively to the Singapore cocktail community and participate regularly in industry-led initiatives.
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