Shaping India’s Beverage & Hospitality Future
Profile & Hospitality Visionary
Archit Singhal’s journey is a compelling blend of financial expertise and hospitality innovation. With a B.Com (Hons), an MBA in Finance and Business Management from IIM Lucknow, and a CFA charter, he began his career mastering strategy and numbers before making a defining transition into the hospitality and beverage industry. Today, he is the creative force behind more than 10 successful hospitality brands, including Cocktail Week, Beer Week, Elixir Coterie, To the Teaz, Chai Lelo, and the India Bartenders’ Guild, playing a key role in shaping India’s modern bar and beverage ecosystem.
Currently serving as the President of the India Bartenders’ Guild (IBG), Archit is a well-established leader in the hospitality, bartending, and beverage space across Asia. He has consistently worked toward positioning Indian bartenders and hospitality professionals on respected global platforms. In 2025, he actively represented India through multiple international engagements as a judge, speaker, and industry representative, significantly strengthening IBG’s global visibility while fostering cross-border collaboration, education, and professional exchange.
WHAT I DO (SERVICES / EXPERTISE SECTION)
F&B Brand Building
Creating scalable, profitable hospitality and beverage brands with strong identity and long-term vision
Bar & Beverage Consulting
From concept to execution — menus, bar design, staffing, training, and operations across India & abroad
Events & Industry Platforms
Creator of large-scale industry movements like Cocktail Week, Beer Week, and India Bar Show initiatives
Global Representation & Leadership
Representing Indian bartenders on international platforms as judge, speaker, and industry ambassador
Education & Skill Development
Founder of IBG Bar Academy — structured training, certification, and mentorship for future bartenders
Brand Associations
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Economic Times Inspiring Leaders Award (North India, 2021)
Entrepreneur 40 Under 40
President, India Bartenders’ Guild (2,000+ members)
Bartender Agency of the Year – WV Connect (2024)
Bar Trendsetter of the Year – Gold (Gourmet Fest)
International Tasting Judge – Baijiu & Lotus Prestige Cup, Macau
Recognized for Best Bar Concepts & Innovative Molecular Bar Services
MEDIA & PRESS
featured in:
Economic Times • Hindustan Times • The Week • ANI • The Print • The CEO Magazine • PTI • Bar Magazine • Ambrosia • World of Hospitality • Mid Day • The Tribune • The Pioneer
Skill Sets
Global Connector: Builds strong international relationships in the hospitality and beverage industry.
Expert Negotiator: Skilled in high-level negotiations, driving successful collaborations.
Sales Leader: Proven track record in driving sales and business growth.
Beverage Innovator: Designed 25+ unique beverage menus across India.
Competition Judge: Served as a judge for the Baijiu
International Cocktail Competition.
IBA & WCC Delegate: Represented India at the International Bartender Association (IBA) and World Cocktail Competition (WCC) in Madeira, Portugal.
Elite Connections: Strong HNI network and Event planners connect across India and Middle East.
Global Representative: Attended major industry events worldwide.
Authored Books
A candid guide to India’s F&B
industry, highlighting challenges,
workforce gaps, and practical
solutions for building a skilled,
sustainable, and respected sector.
A professional cocktail guide
featuring curated recipes,
techniques, and industry insights
for bartenders and mixologists,
designed to elevate skills and
creativity behind the bar
Where Vision Meets Reality
