Spirited Dining and Drinking events take place throughout New Orleans Bars and Restaurants and are open to the public.
Spirited Dining and Drinking events will feature partner brands against the setting of New Orleans’ bars and restaurants, highlighting local talent and guest bartenders.

TOTC2023 Spirited Dinners
Tales of the Cocktail is more than a celebration of the drinks industry, it is also about experiencing New Orleans and the world-famous cocktails and cuisine of the city we call home. Spirited Dinners showcase brands in an unforgettable food and drink experience.
TOTC2023 Spirited Dinner Partners
Altamura Distilleries, Chartreuse, D’USSÉ, Dewar’s, Diageo Single Malts, Forbidden Spirits, George Dickel, Hotaling & Co., Jura Whisky, Mijenta Tequila, Rare Character Whiskey, Rooster Rojo Tequila, Samson & Surrey, Sazerac Co., and The Cocktail Guru
TOTC2023 Happy Hours
Why limit happiness to an hour? TOTC2023 Happy Hours are hosted from 4pm to 6pm each day of Tales. These brand events are invitations to New Orleans bars by brands to showcase their spirits in happy hour menus.
TOTC2023 Happy Hour Partners
21Seeds Infused Tequila, Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits, Altamura Distilleries, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Collectif 1806, Diageo Single Malts, Don Q, Focus on Health, Ketel One, Laird’s Applejack & Apple Brandies, Maison Ferrand USA, Mijenta Tequila, O’s Distilling, Session Cocktails, Tequila Komos, The Cocktail Guru, and The Rum Reader
TOTC2023 Guest Shifts
Guest Shifts give brands an opportunity to pair a guest bartender with a local New Orleans venue and bar team. Guest Shifts are a true collaboration between the New Orleans venue and the presenting brand. These unique experiences are a fan favorite of many TOTC attendees.
TOTC2023 Guest Shift Partners
Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Atwater Cocktail Club, Bombay Premier Cru, Bombay Sapphire, Don Q, Grey Goose,
HINE Cognac, Hotaling & Co., Makeready Experience Co., Mal Bien, Martini & Rossi, Midnight Rambler, Patron Tequila, Phraya Rum, St~Germain, Tequila Cazadores, The Jones Assembly, The Royal Bobcat, and Uncle Nearest
TOTC2023 Last Call Happy Hours
This event will familiarize you to a saying in New Orleans, Le Bon Temps Roule – Let the Good Times Roll! Some might think of it as a reverse happy hour – these events are hosted daily from 1AM – 3 AM. Last Call is the experience meant for night owls.
TOTC2023 Last Call Happy Hour Partners
Herzog Cocktail School, Pa’lante Rum Co., Samson & Surrey, and Sazerac Co.