Bar Chat

Is it your dream to open a bar some day?

In this Bar Chat Short, hear from Tristan Stephenson, Sean Finter, and Declan McGurk as they share the highs and lows of opening a bar, and their advice for getting started. 

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Are you up to speed with vermouth? In Vermouth 101, we hear from World Class Bartender of the Year 2010, Erik Lorincz and Co-Founder of Belsazar Vermouth, Max Wagner.

Erik Lorincz has prestigious credentials under his belt with roles at five-star establishments like The Purple Bar at Sanderson and The Connaught – two of London’s most luxurious drinks destinations. For eight years, Erik also held the enviable position of Head Bartender at The Savoy’s famous flagship, The American Bar. In his tenure here, it won World’s Best Bar twice. Opening Kwant in 2019, it is already highly regarded and showcases Erik’s incredible creativity.

Max Wagner is Co-Founder of Belsazar Vermouth, set up in 2013. Passionate about modernizing vermouth, Max and his business partner set about creating a vermouth that drew inspiration from their native Germany, and its tasting notes are reflective of the Black Forest. Now a valued member of the Diageo Brand portfolio, Belsazar Vermouth is a refreshing and award-winning brand in the vermouth category.

Tristan talks with Erik and Max about:

· Vermouth production

· How vermouth can transform classic cocktails

· How it can be an aperitif option and a lower ABV offering for your guests

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In our first Bar Chat Short of the season, Ashtin Berry shares her thoughts on improving customer experience in just four minutes.

Sommelier, mixologist, drinks consultant, activist, writer and equity campaigner, Ashtin founded Radical Xchange, a creative agency that focuses on intersectionality, and frequently features on the Drinks International Bar World 100 Most Influential Figures.

Tristan talks with Ashtin about:

• How to deliver premium customer service

• How customer experience is improved by knowledge of food and drink pairings

Listen today to improve your customer service!

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In our first episode of season four, hear from the iconic Sandrae Lawrence. Inducted into the Dame Hall of Fame at the Tales of The Cocktail last year for her contribution to the industry, Sandrae Lawrence has established herself as a drinks industry legend.

Sandrae is one half of the partnership behind the award- winning publication The Cocktail Lovers. As well as championing women in the drinks industry, Sandrae hosts consumer events, sits on industry panels, and has twice been listed on the London Evening Standard The Progress 1000: London's Most Influential People.

Tristan talks with Sandrae about:

· How to build confidence in different roles within the drinks industry

· How the industry can become more accessible

· What you can do to develop your skill set and advance your career

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Get your phone at the ready. Join Tristan as he discusses with Kaitlyn Stewart and Lucas Assis how using social media has enhanced their bartending careers and how you can do it too!​

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Think hops are just for flavour and only something used in craft beers? Learn from beer experts Padraig Fox and Ed Hughes about regions that influenced the development of hops and its incredible uses. ​

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Want to be as inclusive as possible when speaking with guests? Ashtin Berry gives her top tips on how you can improve your communication and interpersonal skills to create an inclusive bar.

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Want to maximise efficiency in your bar? Batching offers a quick and easy method of having cocktails ready for your customers but when should they be fresh? Find out from Max and Noel Venning of Three Sheets when you should utilise batching for your bar. 

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Want to upgrade your profile as a bartender but not sure where to begin? Tristan sits down with Danil Nevsky, the founder of Indie Bartender, where he gives his best advice for becoming an independent bar professional. Listen now to find out more!

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