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Better Know Your Bartender

Shaved ice, emotional tastings: the Centro 86 take on a Hot Honey Margarita

Venue manager Zac Keam talks tequila, and their unique take on tastings.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 23 Feb 2026

Zac Keam at Centro 86 in Sydney. Photo: Boothby

‘Cold drinks, warm service’: people-watching and classic pours at Fortunate Son

Plus: a split-base banana-inspired Old Fashioned riff.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 17 Feb 2026

‘Cold drinks, warm service’: people-watching and classic pours at Fortunate Son

An ambassador with 18 years on the card, Linus Schaxmann talks The Glendronach’s newest releases

“You’re going to pay me to drink the whisky and talk about it?”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 22 Jan 2026

Linus Schaxmann has some whisky for you. Photo: Supplied

Tatts & Chats: Kayla Reid and Bri Reilly

”The adrenaline is crazy.” Two bartenders talking hospitality, bartending, and tattoos.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 16 Jan 2026

Bri Reilly (left) and Kayla Reid at Thanks Tattoo in Sydney. Photo: Boothby

Hospitality spurs understanding, and is more important than ever

Plus: cocktails at 2006 prices, and new bar manager gigs.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 12 Jan 2026

Stefano Catino talked to us for the summer issue of Boothby. Photo: Christopher Pearce

Mattia Arnaboldi elevates the Old Fashioned at Aster

The ingredients to a great drink served 32 floors closer to the stars.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Dec 2025

Mattia Arnaboldi at Aster atop the InterContinental Sydney. Photo: Boothby

Death & Co’s Samantha Katsikas on bringing an iconic American bar to Brisbane

Also: why Toowong? Translating Death & Co for a local audience..

By Becca Wang

/ 18 Dec 2025

Death & Co venue manager Samantha Katsikas. Photo: Supplied

‘More substantive than a guest shift.’ How one bar is collaborating with an award-winning bartender

Plus, the bar that has Krug on by the glass for a hospo only price.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Dec 2025

Bar Tilda at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Photo: Supplied

Death & Co. cofounder Alex Day on service, details, and opening their Melbourne outpost

“The inevitable reality of the universe is that it always changes.”

By Fred Siggins

/ 2 Dec 2025

Alex Day in Federation Square in Melbourne. Photo: Fred Siggins

Trinity Bird takes out the 2025 #JustAddRHUBI Mix With The Best Bartender Competition

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RHUBI On Tuesday night in Melbourne, five bartenders from around Australia gathered at Runner Up Rooftop for the #JustAddRHUBI Mix With The Best Bartender Competition. Cheered on

By Sam Bygrave

/ 20 Nov 2025

Trinity Bird takes out the 2025 #JustAddRHUBI Mix With The Best Bartender Competition

Daisy Tulley has questions: “Every opportunity is an opportunity to learn something.”

The Mucho Group general manager talks to Sam Bygrave about running one of Australia’s great, idiosyncratic bar groups.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 14 Nov 2025

Daisy Tulley at the Mucho Group head office in Enmore. Photo: Christopher Pearce

One bartender’s last gig behind the stick? Leading the Shaman opening team

It’s once more again in the trenches before taking that cushy group gig, says Tim Pope.

By Becca Wang

/ 13 Nov 2025

Tim Pope is shaking things up at Shaman, in Brisbane. Photo: Supplied