Restaurants Canada Show: 6 trends shaping the future of drinks culture

Fresh from the floor of the Restaurants Canada Show, VineRoutes’ Nicola Brown breaks down six standout trends shaping a more dynamic, inclusive and experimental drinks culture In a vast complex of connected halls peppered with stalls, stages and swarms of attendees, this year’s Restaurants Canada Show (March 8-10, 2026) brought together over 25,000 people across the restaurant and food service industry. With a dedicated hall and stage in the centre, bar and beverage brands, vendors, keynote speakers and visitors created a buzzy atmosphere, well lubricated by all manner of libations from wine, beer and spirits to cocktails, mocktails, sodas, coffees and teas. Read Also: How politics reshaped Canada’s spirits shelf Some notable bar takeovers lit up a lively pop-up space with snaking lines of thirsty patrons eager to taste show-exclusive tipples from top spots like Suite 115, Uh Bar and No Vacancy from Toronto, Bisou Bisou from Montreal, Parlor from Saskatoon and Humboldt Bar from Victori

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