Devender Kumar is probably one of India’s most well known bartenders and is recognised world wide as one of the key people who has been pushing the boundaries of India’s burgeoning cocktail revolution.

Being awarded India’s World Class Bartender of the year 2012, Devender was amongst the top 40 bartenders who participated in the global World Class finals in Rio Brazil. He was also the Bacardi Martini Grand Prix India Flair champion in 2009 and was ranked 5th globally in the world finals in Turin, Italy.

He gained remarkable experience working with the Taj Hotels, professional Bar Schools and by leading overseas projects in Singapore and Sri Lanka.

His work has been featured in numerous magazines including Time Out, Mumbai Mirror and The Times of India amongst others.

“8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is proud to have Devender as a part of his team where he will deliver a world class mixology experience to further surprise Bombana’s fans and followers.”