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Better Know Your Bartender

How the World Class Top 100 round was judged

And the importance of going a little further out of your depth.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 May 2023

Alex Gondzioulis during the Top 100 round. Photo: Boothby

How Jake Down creates award-winning cocktails (and the four bars that made him)

His recent win saw him use sound and petrichor to bring a winning drink to life.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 1 May 2023

How Jake Down creates award-winning cocktails (and the four bars that made him)

‘Surround yourself with people that make things work.’ Martin McConnell’s drinks are making people take notice

The Brisbane bartender again finds himself at the pointy end of a cocktail comp.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Mar 2023

Martin McConnell at Frog's Hollow Saloon in Brisbane. Photo: Supplied

“The best drinks are those which tick both boxes: they’re both appealing and original,” says Pauric Kennedy

The Barangaroo House bar manager shares his advice for taking inspiration and making it delicious.

By Boothby Staff

/ 30 Mar 2023

Pauric Kennedy at Barangaroo House. Photo: Supplied

‘Tell your friends, parents, neighbours, anyone that will listen,’ says Gimlet’s Lachlan Bentley

And more tips on how to make a tasty drink, from idea to execution.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Mar 2023

‘Tell your friends, parents, neighbours, anyone that will listen,’ says Gimlet’s Lachlan Bentley

“Look outside the current discipline,” says Jake Down

Get some drinks advice from the Apollonia bar manager with an enviable resume.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Mar 2023

Jake Down. Photo: Supplied

7 bar openings and 3 bartenders to watch in 2023

The bars and bartenders to watch in 2023 (it's gonna be a good year).

By Sam Bygrave

/ 28 Dec 2022

Evan Stroeve is set to open The Waratah in 2023. Photo: Supplied

These are the 10 big bar and drinks stories you cared about most in 2022

The end of the year approaches; it’s time for a look back.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Dec 2022

These are the 10 big bar and drinks stories you cared about most in 2022

Luke Whearty on how he puts together an award-winning drinks list

The bartender-owner of Byrdi in Melbourne on menu structure, and why “it’s hard to be surprised these days.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 14 Dec 2022

Luke Whearty on how he puts together an award-winning drinks list

The key to a great hotel bar, says Adam Lau, is to make it a neighbourhood bar

What do hotel bars do differently to other bars?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Sep 2022

The key to a great hotel bar, says Adam Lau, is to make it a neighbourhood bar

Behind the list: how Brianna Aboud created Ramblin’ Rascal’s latest cocktail list

These three Ramblin' Rascal recipes are playful and delicious, packing in flavour.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 Aug 2022

Brianna Aboud at Ramblin' Rascal Tavern in Sydney. Photo: Boothby

“It’s my family away from home.” How Kalisha Glover won her first cocktail competition

It's a comp we'd love to see more often: one for rookies to cut their teeth and gain valuable experience.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 19 Aug 2022

Kalisha Glover during her comp-winning presentation. Photo: Lauren Barbato