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Better Know Your Bartender

How I got my job: whisky writer Luke McCarthy

How do you become a whisky writer? What makes great whisky writing?

By Boothby Staff

/ 8 Sep 2021

Whisky writer Luke McCarthy. Photo: Supplied

This award-winning bartender and bar owner’s next role? Winemaker.

He's been the bartender behind one of Australia's best bars; now, Ollie Margan is getting back into the family business.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Aug 2021

Ollie Margan in his family's Hunter Valley vineyards. Photo: Supplied

Kyle Weir on raising money for bartenders, and how he opened 3 bars in a year

The Brisbane bar owner talks about his new bars, Queens and Kings.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 10 Aug 2021

Kyle Weir at Queens. Photo: Supplied

He's reopened a bar, launched a spirits brand, & laid off the drink - Dean Buchanan's big year

Despite Covid, the WA bartender is making big moves, and creative drinks — here's how.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Aug 2021

Perth bartender and distiller, Dean Buchanan. Photo: Supplied

'I love what I do.' Pete Ehemann on The Cumberland and micro Aussie whisky

"You’ve changed the course of someone’s life. And I get kicks out of that."

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Aug 2021

Pete Ehemann at The Cumberland in Manly.

They have the 11th best bar in the world, opened two bars in 2021 — then lockdown came back

Maybe Sammy co-owner Stefano Catino talks to us about the impact of the lockdown and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Jul 2021

Maybe Sammy pictured earlier this year. Photo: Boothby

Six ways Matt Whiley’s bar Re is working through lockdown

“It’s important for us to keep it fresh but also to keep our minds active and to be creative.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 29 Jul 2021

Six ways Matt Whiley’s bar Re is working through lockdown

'All we knew was how to have a party.' Sebastian Soto on opening bars in Sydney

The Ramblin Rascal Tavern and Double Deuce Lounge co-owner talks about opening bars in Sydney, how he's changed, and what makes a good bartender.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 28 Jul 2021

Sebastian Soto at Double Deuce Lounge, Sydney. Photo: Boothby

'There's definitely a Brisbane mentality.' Jacob Cohen on Savile Row & what makes Brisbane bartenders great

The Savile Row venue manager on what he looks for in a great bartender, who he loves to sit in front of, and what sets Brisbane bartenders apart.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Jul 2021

Jacob Cohen at Savile Row in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

Weekend read: our full-length interview with Jamie Fleming

Jamie Fleming talks Brisbane's restrictions, his favourite bartenders, and more.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 Jul 2021

Jamie Fleming at Alba Bar & Deli in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

Bartender, ambassador, Masterchef, bar owner: what Jamie Fleming learned

Yes, he was on Masterchef, but he's also been a bartender, brand ambassador, and the owner of an award-winning bar.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 22 Jul 2021

Jamie Fleming at Alba Bar & Deli in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

How (and why) two Sydney bars are helping to feed hospo during the lockdown

Two Sydney bars — and one in Perth — are doing their part to help out hospitality workers.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Jul 2021

Natalie Ng at Door Knock in Sydney. Photo: Boothby