One of Canada’s Highest Certified and Most Educated Bartenders
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Bartender | Hospitality Innovator | Spirits Educator
Alex Black is a globally award-winning bartender and spirits educator with over 20 years of experience behind and managing bars.
As Cocktail Director for Canada’s Best New Bar (2022 & 2024) and one of the few people globally who can claim to be a WSET Level 3 Spirits Educator, he’s helped shape the country’s modern cocktail culture.
Named Vancouver’s Best Bar Personality (2018) and Global Winner of the Altos Tequila Tahona Society Collective Spirit (2018), Alex now leads Blacktending — offering consulting, education, and concept development for top-tier venues across Canada.
He currently oversees two Toronto properties recognized by the Michelin Guide.
SERVICES
With over two decades in hospitality, I bring a deep understanding of what makes a guest experience truly exceptional. From tailored cocktail programs to immersive tastings and seamless event service, my goal is to help brands and individuals create moments that feel both refined and memorable. Whether consulting with restaurant teams or crafting intimate private events, every project receives the same commitment to detail, creativity, and integrity.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Bring the sophistication of a world-class bar experience to your event. From curated cocktails to seamless service, every detail is crafted to ensure your guests feel connected, inspired, and exceptionally cared for.
SPIRIT TASTINGS
Transform your team or guests’ understanding of spirits through an engaging, guided exploration. Each tasting blends education and storytelling, offering a memorable journey through flavour, production, and culture — led by a certified spirits educator.
HOSPITALITY CONSULTING
Work directly with one of Canada’s most accomplished bar professionals to refine or reinvent your beverage program. From concept development to team training and cost analysis, Blacktending helps build hospitality experiences that are both profitable and memorable.
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“There are few professions whose primary objective is to advance the cause of humanity rather than simply to make money or accrue power. Among this limited group of humanitarians, I would number teachers, nurses, bookstore owners, and bartenders.”