National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

The Beverage Room Stage

Experience the excitement of The Beverage Room Stage, where live mixology demos and interactive sessions bring the art, science and business of adult beverages to life. This stage is where you uncover cool, fresh ideas for elevating your adult beverage program, tapping into beer, wine and spirits, plus no/low cocktails, functional beverages and more.

View our featured demos and sessions below, and explore the full schedule here.


Jeff Cioletti

Craft Spirits on the Menu

Jeff Cioletti
Editor-in-Chief, CRAFT SPIRITS
Session with sampling

Graham Essex

Fluid Motion: Smarter Bar Techniques and Design to Improve Efficiency and Execution

Graham Essex
Award-winning bartender and mixologist, Gibson’s Italia
Mixology demo with sampling

FirsdTea Logo

Popping Boba – For Adults Too!

Mixology demo with sampling

Frazil Logo

To be announced!

Mixology demo with sampling

HausCraft Brew Logo

To be announced!

Mixology demo with sampling

Torch logo

To be announced!

Session with sampling

The Show To Go

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