Podcasts by Bar Chat

Back to the Future with Shay Waterworth from 2023-04-24T11:00:21

What your proudest piece of work? Join Tristan as he chats with journalist and editor of Drinks International, Shay Waterworth about his role in the drinks industry. In this episode you can expe...

How to make your bar sustainable from 2023-04-17T11:00:39

Looking for ways to make your bar more sustainable? In this Bar Chat short, James Fowler discusses his top tips for reducing waste in your bar and how your business can directly impact th...

Build Your Own Brand With Ryan Chetiyawardana from 2023-04-10T11:00:55

International entrepreneur, stretcher of boundaries and empire-builder Ryan Chetiyawardana joins Tristan to chat about his path to creating the world's best bars while cultivating a persona...

How to Make Social Content for your Bar from 2023-04-03T11:01:04

Learn from the pros! In this Bar Chat Short Kaitlyn Stewart chats about the ways you can use social media to enhance your career and educate your followers with top shelf drinks content. Li...

Stanley Tucci's Happy Hour from 2023-03-27T11:02:10

Happy hour just got a whole lot happier! Actor, Director and more recently at home Mixologist - there’s little Stanley Tucci can’t do. In this episode of Bar Chat, he joins Tristan to discuss ev...

Why Exercise Matters in Your Career from 2023-03-20T12:01

From prioritising exercise to creative ways to sneak your steps in, Tim Philips-Johansson shares how and, more importantly, why he makes time to exercise every day. Tune in now.

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Culinary Cocktails with Adam Handling from 2023-03-13T12:00

Yes chef! In this episode, Tristan welcomes Michelin-starred chef and award-winning restaurateur Adam Handling to the podcast. They chat about his sources of inspiration in the kitchen...

Why Representation Matters in the Bar Industry from 2023-03-06T12:00:02

In the last ten years there has been a lot of progress behind the bar with greater representation across gender and race. In this Bar Chat Short, celebrated New York Mixologist Shannon Mustipher...

From Mentee to Mentor with Julie Reiner from 2023-02-27T12:00

Previously crowned ‘Best Bar Mentor’ in Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards and protégé of legendary bartender Dale DeGroff, Julie Reiner joins Tristan to chat about her role as a judge, consu...

How to Write a Job Ad with Sean Finter from 2023-02-20T12:31:54

Want to attract and select the best candidates for your bar? Sean Finter shares his top tips for creating the perfect job ad in this Bar Chat Short.

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Making Sustainability Work at Your Bar from 2023-02-13T12:00

Reduce, Reuse, Rob Roy. Nowadays, everyone tries to be sustainable but how can you do it for your bar? In this episode Tristan chats with co-owner of Red Frog and Monkey Mash, Paulo Gomes on wha...

How to Personalise Classic Cocktails with James Grant from 2023-02-06T12:05:39

In this Bar Chat Short, 2021 World Class Global Bartender of the Year James Grant discusses local interpretations of classic cocktails and how you can make them. Ge...

The Art of Mixology with Remy Savage from 2023-01-23T12:00

Mona Lisa or Margarita? Having trained in the arts before answering the call of the bar, it’s not surprising that Remy Savage has been at the forefront of some of the best conceptual bars in the...

Drinks Data: Future Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss from 2023-01-09T12:00

Keen to better understand your guests and plan strategically for the future? In this episode, Phil Tate of international drinks consultancy CGA serves up the latest global trends with insights i...

The Benefits of Mindfulness for Bartending from 2023-01-03T12:00

We’re all guilty of being so busy with our thoughts that we forget to live in the here and now. In this Bar Chat Short mindfulness expert Andrew Johnson gives us an introduction to the skill of ...

Active Listening Techniques from A Hostage Negotiator from 2022-12-19T12:00

How do you tame intense, reactive emotions? You name them. Find out how to use emotional labelling to diffuse difficult situations with Hostage and Crisis Consultant Martin Philips.

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Secrets from the U.K.’s Biggest Ice Producer from 2022-12-12T12:00

Struggling to not dilute your drinks with ice? Want to know what ice works best for spirits? Tristan sits down with Gavin Marks, the Managing Director of Eskimo Ice, to find out about the perfec...

Celebrating Women in Cocktails with Lynnette Marrero from 2022-12-05T12:00

In this Bar Chat Short, Lynnette Marrero recalls how the iconic Speed Rack was set up and why it’s such an important competition for women in the industry. 

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Bar Takeover Tips and Tricks from the World’s Best Bar from 2022-11-28T12:00

Originally from Tuscany, Giacomo Giannotti set up Paradiso in Barcelona, the number one bar in The World’s 50 Best Bars, in 2015. In 2020, he opened his second cocktail bar, Galileo, as well as ...

How to Open a Bar with Sean Finter and Declan McGurk from 2022-11-21T12:00

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 a...

Vermouth 101 from 2022-11-14T12:00

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.

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How to Improve Customer Experience in Your Bar with Ashtin Berry from 2022-11-07T12:00

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

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Passion into Profit: Transforming Hobbies into a Career with Sandrae Lawrence from 2022-10-31T12:00

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, Sandr...

Growing Your Career Through Social Media with Kaitlyn Stewart and Lucas Assis from 2022-08-24T23:01:55

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!​

Bar Chat Shorts: A History Of Hops from 2022-06-16T09:00:36

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 incre...

CONVERSATIONS AT THE BAR: HONING GUEST COMMUNICATION WITH ASHTIN BERRY​ from 2022-06-10T12:49:14

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....

TO BATCH OR NOT TO BATCH - WHAT TO DO FOR YOUR BAR from 2022-06-02T10:42:21

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 ...

Growing Your Cocktails: The Horticulture of Tequila from 2022-05-26T09:33:10

Love tequila but not sure where it comes from? Mezcal experts Eduardo Gomez and Deano Moncrieffe discuss the Agave fields and how these plants are turned into mezcal and tequila.
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Shape Your Name: Building Your Personal Brand with Danil Nevsky from 2022-05-18T23:01:02

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 be...

THE PERFECT BLEND: HOW TO PICK WHISKY FOR HIGHBALLS from 2022-05-12T09:23:50

Want to know if you should be using malts or blends in your cocktails? Tristan chats to experts Dave Broom and Ervin Trykowski talk about the benefits of malts and blends in makin...

Grasshopper to Master: Building on Basic Cocktails with Lynnette Marrero from 2022-05-04T23:01:57

Want to know what it takes the become a master cocktailian? Lynnette Marrero gives her expert advice on mastering basic cocktails and harnessing creativity to develop unique serves. Listen ...

Bar Chat Shorts: Coffee & Cocktails from 2022-04-28T08:17:57

Want to elevate coffee cocktails in your bar? In this Bar Chat Shorts, leading coffee expert James Hoffman discusses brew at home coffee trends and the role of cafés and bars ...

Brave Bartending: Becoming A World Class Winner with James Grant from 2022-04-21T11:00:37

In this episode of Bar Chat, Tristan chats to bartender and 2021 Diageo World Class Global Winner James Grant. James shares the realities of his career before (and after) Wor...

Bar Chat Shorts: Dutch Courage: A Brief History of the Nolet Distillery from 2022-04-14T13:49:53

Did you know there is a rich history of vodka production in the Netherlands? Dennis Tamse recounts the colourful history of the Nolet distillery, home of Ketel...

Licensed to Distill: Shaken and Stirred with Jabin Troth from 2022-04-06T20:00

Learn from Jabin Troth, founder of Licensed to Distill, as he shares the secrets to developing increasing following, how to improve your bar's social content, and some important learni...

Bar Chat Shorts: Dry and Drinkable: Why London Dry Gin is Unique from 2022-03-30T20:22:29

Did you know that London Dry gin has protected status? Join Fever Tree’s Craig Harper and the Gin Institute’s Jake Burger as they reveal what makes London Dry gin so unique and what you should e...

Bar Chat Shorts: Collabs and Creatives: Behind the Scenes of Bar Shows from 2022-03-24T00:01:41

Go behind the scenes of bar shows with Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne, and Caroline Rosen as they discuss the collaboration and creativity it takes to run Tales of the Cocktail and London Coc...

Bar Chat: Breaking Bias in Hospitality with Shannon Mustipher and Alexis Brown from 2022-03-17T00:01:02

Interested in creating opportunities and diversity in your bar? On International Women’s Day, Tristan sat down with Shannon Mustipher and Alexis Brown to discuss how they develop inclu...

Bar Chat Shorts: Writing Legends: The History of Johnnie Walker from 2022-03-10T00:01:32

Ever wondered who Johnnie Walker is? Nick Morgan joins Tristan to recount a brief history of this illustrious brand and the man who gave Johnnie Walker its name.  

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Bar Chat Shorts: Magnify Your Menu Using Local Ingredients from 2021-12-09T00:01:04

Tristan and food and drink guru Chris Menning chat about using seasonal and local ingredients to create an authentic and valuable experience for customers. They discuss creating menus tha...

Food & Drink: The Ultimate Combination with Christopher Menning from 2021-12-02T00:01:34

Discover the rich realms of taste and flavour with Behind the Backbar and Gastronomer Lifestyle's Christopher Menning as he chats to Tristan about his experience of food and drink combinations, inc...

Bar Chat Shorts: Master Mindfulness in 9 Minutes from 2021-11-25T15:00:48

In this incredibly unique Bar Chat ‘Shorts’, join Andrew Johnson as he leads a 9-minute mindfulness session about controlling your breathing and how to be present in the moment.

from 2021-10-27T23:01:43

Delve into the exciting world of low and no alcoholic liquids as bartender Alex Jump and Guinness’s 0.0 specialist John Leahy share with Tristan their expertise on this area. Discover how a low ...

Creating Low & No Liquids with Alex Jump and John Leahy  from 2021-10-20T22:58:27

Delve into the exciting world of low and no alcoholic liquids as bartender Alex Jump and Guinness’s 0.0 specialist John Leahy share with Tristan their expertise on this area. Discover how a low ...

Highlights Part Two: Drinkspiration from 2021-10-06T23:01:25

Tristan looks at some of the best bits from “geeky” drinkspiration related episodes including conversations with James Hoffmann and Timon Kaufmann on “Coffee and Cocktails”, Ryan Chetiyawardana ...

Bar Chat Shorts: Winning Your Customers Over from 2021-09-29T23:01:10

From body language to paying compliments, behavioural scientist Steve Martin shares nuggets on how to improve your customer service.

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Bar Chat Shorts: Winning Your Customers Over from 2021-09-29T23:01:10

From body language to paying compliments, behavioural scientist Steve Martin shares nuggets on how to improve your customer service.

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Bar Chat Shorts: Winning Your Customers Over from 2021-09-29T23:01:10

From body language to paying compliments, behavioural scientist Steve Martin shares nuggets on how to improve your customer service.

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Customer Service & The Power of Being Heard with Steve Martin from 2021-09-22T23:01:26

Steve Martin, award winning author and behavioural scientist chats to Tristan about techniques for being heard and enhancing customer communication and experience. Whether behind the bar, servin...

Bar Tools Explained with Greg Boehm, Owner of Cocktail Kingdom from 2021-09-10T09:05:05

Hear from Greg Boehm, owner of Cocktail Kingdom about the wonderful world of bar tools. In this episode, Tristan chats to Greg about how different bar tools are made, the impact this can have on a ...

Bar Tools Explained with Greg Boehm, Owner of Cocktail Kingdom from 2021-09-10T09:05:05

Hear from Greg Boehm, owner of Cocktail Kingdom about the wonderful world of bar tools. In this episode, Tristan chats to Greg about how different bar tools are made, the impact this can have on a ...

Batching and Bottling with Noel and Max Venning. from 2021-07-07T23:01

Tristan chats to bar owners Noel and Max Venning as they share tips for good fermentation, the benefits of batching and bottling and their thoughts on the future of cocktail delivery. Tune in no...

The Future of Drinks Events with Tales of the Cocktail & London Cocktail Week from 2021-06-17T08:33:12

Over the past year the drinks events industry has had to pivot and adapt in order to survive. Tristan chats with Caroline Rosen, president of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, and Hannah Sha...

The Science of Flavour with Charles Spence from 2021-06-02T23:01

In this episode Professor Charles Spence talks to Tristan about the neuroscience of flavour, how flavours are processed by the brain and how texture, temperature, smell and even music impact our...

Vodka 101 with Dennis Tamse & Kaitlyn Stewart from 2021-05-19T23:01

Vodka's popularity is undeniable, it's a versatile spirit that's steeped in history. In this episode Dennis Tamse and Kaitlyn Stewart cover everything from how Ketel One Vodka is made, to how vo...

The History and Future of Whisky with Nick Morgan and Becky Paskin. from 2021-05-06T08:07

How has whisky evolved over the years? How has it found global appeal? What is next for this much-loved category? These are just some of the questions unearthed in this episode with Dr Nick Morg...

New Customer Experiences & Behaviours with Fabrice Limon and Pasan Wijesena from 2021-04-21T23:01

As the world continues to adapt and grow, Fabrice Limon and Pasan Wijesena share their perspectives of seeing customer behaviours and experiences evolve and change over the year, as well as insi...

Bar Culture & Identity with Sly Augustine & Tash Conte from 2021-04-07T23:01

Now more than ever, bar culture and identity is an area which venues really need to get right. How can you make your venue stand out? How can you attract guests and encourage them to return? Tri...

Coffee and Cocktails with James Hoffmann and Timon Kauffman from 2021-03-19T00:01

James Hoffmann, one of the world's leading coffee experts and "Brewing Bartender" Timon Kaufmann chat all things coffee related with Bar Chat host Tristan Stephenson. In this episode, hear about...

Coffee and Cocktails with James Hoffmann and Timon Kauffman from 2021-03-19T00:01

James Hoffmann, one of the world's leading coffee experts and "Brewing Bartender" Timon Kaufmann chat all things coffee related with Bar Chat host Tristan Stephenson. In this episode, hear about...

The Future of Women in the Industry with Lauren Mote & Guests from 2021-03-08T00:01

On this exclusive episode for International Women's Day, guest host Lauren Mote is joined by a global panel of guests; discussing diversity in the industry, how it is progressing in different pa...

Bar Chat: Going Through the Archives with Joanne McKerchar from 2021-02-18T09:48

Joanne is a Senior Archivist at the Diageo Archive in Scotland. The archive contains a wealth of historical literature, accounts, advertising and personal notes relating to Diageo's range of bra...

Bar Chat: New Flavours and Trends Emerging with Ryan Chetiyawardana and Grace Ramirez from 2021-02-04T00:01

Ryan Chetiyawardana a.k.a Mr Lyan and Grace Ramirez a.k.a Chef Grace bring their combined personal and practical experience of flavour to this episode of Bar Chat. From taking a sustainable and ...

Bar Chat: Highlights Part One - Behind the Liquid from 2021-01-21T00:01

Spirits knowledge is a must for any bar professional and in this episode of Bar Chat, host Tristan Stephenson looks back at the best bits from episodes discussing Rum, Beer, Gin, Tequila and Whi...

Bar Chat: Career Paths with Lauren Mote & Grant Sceney from 2021-01-07T00:01

Tristan Stephenson chats to Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote and World Class bartender Grant Sceney about their different career paths and the challenges and highlights they have experienced so fa...

Bar Chat: Interview with Erick Castro from 2020-10-30T16:33

On this episode of Bar Chat, Tristan speaks to fellow podcast host Erick Castro about the challenges of recent events and the increased importance of community to the industry right now.

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Bar Chat: Hospitality With A Capital H from 2020-10-11T13:16

Joey Medrington and Pippa Guy share some gold on what great hospitality involves and how to maintain great service in this ever-changing climate.

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Bar Chat: Keeping Well & Adapting to Change from 2020-08-30T23:01

As the industry embraces change and adapts to new ways of working, Tristan Stephenson takes time out with Renee Floer and Natasha Bermudez to discuss ways to manage change and keep well.

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Bar Chat: Going Digital from 2020-08-30T23:01

From digital menus to QR codes, the hospitality industry has been increasing its digital offering exponentially in recent months. Digital expert Gavin Pathross and bar manager Liam Davey chat ab...

Bar Chat: Seriously Social from 2020-08-30T23:01

In this episode of Bar Chat, Tristan Stephenson speaks to photographer Addie Chinn and brand development manager Rebekkah Dooley on how your business can make the most out of social media. From ...

Bar Chat: Bar 101 from 2020-08-30T23:01

From hygiene to social distancing, venue layout to training your team, Tristan Stephenson, Camden Hauge and Jack Stein chat about the new ways of working and ways the hospitality industry is evo...

How to Nurture Happy and Successful Teams from 2020-06-08T10:47

Join Anna Sebastian, Bar Manager at the Artesian and Sean Finter, Founder of Barmetrix, as they explore the many ways you can nurture a happy and successful team.

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