Better Know Your Bartender

• Better Know Your Bartender

Wen Wang is doing it his way

The Bar Sumi co-owner and head bartender talks to Sam Bygrave about what makes this little bar special.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 6 Jun 2025

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How Felicity Eshman won the NSW final of Speed Rack Australia

Plus, her advice for tackling the most exciting bartending comp around.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 2 Jun 2025

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From bartender to owner, then winemaker; Ollie Margan is home

Ollie Margan grew up in the wine trade, but to find his own place, he had to leave it behind.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 May 2025

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Here are the 35 finalists in the Archie Rose White Cane Rum Riff

The best in white rum cocktails are coming to a town near you.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 May 2025

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Score an all expenses paid trip to work at two of the world’s best bars

Plus: get along to the Women In Hospitality panel during Maybe Cocktail Festival.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Apr 2025

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“I realised I wasn’t just a whisky guy, but a creative guy.” Ross Blainey takes The Questionnaire

The podcasts, tees, and experiences that make his 150 days on the road each year memorable and rewarding.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 Jan 2025

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Dre Walters on the little things that make big memories for guests

At Old Mate’s Place, “we rely heavily on that service that goes above and beyond,” he says.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 29 Nov 2024

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Charlie Hunter is the winner of the #JustAddRHUBI x Mix Haus cocktail competition

The Savile Row bartender takes out the top prize in Sydney.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Nov 2024

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Dave Arnold is here — let your inner cocktail geek out for lunch

Catch Dave Arnold at The Waratah for a one of a kind lunch — tomorrow, Sunday 8th.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Sep 2024

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How Tom Opie took out the national final of the Stauning Drinks Kollektive

The talented bartender is off to Denmark for the global final.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Aug 2024

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Mentorship, colour-coded calendars: how Jake Down won Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year Australia

Here’s what the talented bartender did to win the title in 2024.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Jul 2024

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How Now & Then’s Bertie Boekemann took out the Unexpected Cartron Tour cocktail competition

Advice on winning cocktail comps, the crème de la crème way.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 Jul 2024