Guest Bartending Ariel Leizgold

Guest Bartending w/ Ariel Leizgold 

In 2014, Ariel Leizgold created "Bellboy", a unique cocktail bar championing and leading the scene in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Bellboy, like its owner, is known around the world for being surreal, eclectic and experiential.
It is also famous for the creation of a deviant array of flavors, its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.
Ariel Leizgold, in this seminar, allows a glimpse at his unique way of thinking and concept creation showcasing the Bellboy
concept and everything around it.

International Awards

2015 – World Class Global Bartender of the year – Runner Up (South Africa)
• 2015 – 3rd place at World Cocktail Competition IBA (Bulgaria)
• 2013 - 1st place Global Champion, FVC (Finland)
• 2006 - 1st place Global Champion, FVC Aperitif category (Finland)
• 9 times Israeli National Champion


Career Highlights
• Multiple times Israeli bartender of the year
• Founder and owner of "BUTLER", A new take on a classic cocktail bar (since 2017)
• Creator of “THE LOCKSMITH” (Guangzhou, China), recently opened (since 2017)
• Founder and owner of "BELLBOY", World famous, award winning cocktail bar (since 2014)
• Founder and owner of "KALAMATA", Mediterranean restaurant in the ancient city of Jaffa (since 2010)
• Founder and owner of "DUCKFACE", Unique Events Bar (since 2009)
• Founder and owner of "223", Israel's oldest running and most awarded cocktail bar (since 2008)
• Founder and owner of "MONKEY BUSINESS", Global bar consulting company (since 2008)
• Author of Israel's leading bartending course and training book, "Zman Amiti" (2012)
• 50 Most influential people in Israel's hospitality industry, "City Mouse" magazine (May 2011)
• Most awarded bartender in Israel's history