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BAR LIFE
WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO CLIMB THE CAREER LADDER OR IMPROVE ON YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, WE’VE GOT ALL THE TOOLS TO HELP YOU ON THE WAY.
Hear inspirational stories from bartenders around the globe, learn how to strike the elusive ‘work-life balance’ and discover our top resources to keep you loving what you do.
Learn from the best in the business! Whether you want to upskill, find out about opportunities in the industry or progress in your career, we've got all the tools to help you on the way.
Check out the latest Bar Life articles for inspirational stories from bartenders around the globe.
TUNE IN TO BAR CHAT
BAR CHAT SERIES 1
From signature drinks 101, to low-and-no serves and sustainability in the industry, check out all 11 episodes of Series 1 now!
BAR CHAT SERIES 2
From digitizing your bar to chats on bossing social media and team togetherness, join host Tristan Stephenson for all episodes of Series 2 here!
MASTERCLASSES
An expert guide to beer flavors & styles
In this masterclass training session, join expert Beer Sommeliers, Padraig Fox, and Ian Colgan, as they explore the different types and styles of beer, and how best to pair their characteristic flavors with food.
From malting and germination to fermenting and racking, they’ll take us through the process of beer production live from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. As well as revealing their top tips and tricks to perfect pouring and presentation.
HOW TO STAND OUT WITH AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE
In this webinar training session, Sean Finter takes us through the dos and don'ts on how to create memorable customer experiences in your venue. Exploring common pitfalls to avoid complaints, elevating your VIP bottle service as well creating a confident and motivated team.
Whether your venue is big or small, independent or chain, Sean shares his foolproof plan on how to design, develop and sustain great customer service, that will keep customers coming back time and time again.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL AND THE ART OF THE HIGHBALL
The whisky highball is greater than the sum of its parts. Quick, easy, and profitable with countless creative possibilities, highballs are the perfect serve to add to your menu.
Join Johnnie Walker Brand Ambassadors, Tom Jones, and Ali Reynolds, as they travel to the four corners of Scotland, exploring the versatile flavors of Johnnie Walker to find out what makes it so perfectly suited to the whisky highball.
Improve your skills, expand your menu and get that tip jar overflowing!
INDUSTRY AFTER HOURS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY JOHNNIE WALKER
In this masterclass, join Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote, Global Gastronomer Mark Moriarty, and special guests, sharing their top tips and advice on how to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
With expert tips and practical demonstrations - learn about the small lifestyle changes you can make for a healthy and sustainable life after hours. We’ll also be revealing some healthy recipes you can whip up in no time at all!
FIND OUT MORE
PERFECTING CLASSIC COCKTAILS
What makes a perfect serve, why is it important and how do you make a perfect classic cocktail? Steve Timpson from the Diageo Bar Academy training team explains more and offers his perfect serve recipes for some popular classic cocktails.
SIMPLE SMALL-SCALE BATCHING
When most people talk about batching cocktails, they refer to batching at scale, making large-scale batches of cocktails that can be dispensed quickly to improve consistency and increase speed and efficiency.
HIGHBALLS
Heighten your Highball game with exclusive recipes, garnish ideas, and top tips from industry trailblazers around the world.
THE ULTIMATE GIN AND TONIC
Gin cocktails are everywhere at the moment, but can they really compete with a good old G&T? Leading mixologist, bar operator, and author, Tristan Stephenson, explores this classic serve and reveals innovative ways to give it your own signature twist.
DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS
THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF HIGHBALLS
Discover this Little Black Book of exclusive Highball recipes, brought to you by Johnnie Walker and Diageo Bar Academy.
SELF CARE PLANNER
Build in rhythm to your week with our suggested planner and checklist.
WELLNESS TIPS AND TRICKS
Experts tips from Kirsten Brooks from Eat yourself to Health and Camille Vidal from La Maison Wellness on how to live a sustainable and healthy lifestyle between shifts.
A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE COCKTAILS
Five tips to help you deliver an eco-conscious experience, one cocktail at a time!
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