We asked you, the Australian bar industry, to nominate the one person whom you think is the most influential in the industry. And this is who you voted for. Here they all are from brand managers, to journalists, bartenders, and bar operators. Listed in alphabetical order by first name, these are the Top 100 people who you believe are shaping the Australian bar industry right now.
Every two years since 2009, Australian Bartender magazine, the country’s leading bar industry title, announces the Most Influential List, the Top 100 names from the bar industry; the people who have led the charge to make this industry the innovative and entertaining game it is. Past recipients of the top spot have included the late Vernon Chalker, Justin Hemmes, Anton Forte & Jason Scott and Michael Madrusan.
Every two years since 2009, Australian Bartender magazine, the country’s leading bar industry title, announces the Most Influential List, the Top 100 names from the bar industry; the people who have led the charge to make this industry the innovative and entertaining game it is.
Everyone on the list below is invited to come along to the announcement party which will be held during Sydney Bar Week. The Top 20 will be announced on the night with the entire list in order shared online and on socials:
Monday, 5th September during Sydney Bar Week
5pm – 7pm
Hickson House Distilling Co, The Rocks
RSVP: events@spantonmedia.com by 20 August
Alex Gondzioulis Liquid & Larder | Bar Manager
Alice Newport Pernod-Ricard | Brand
Alissa Gabriel Hinchcliff House | Bartender
Andres Walters Old Mate’s Place | Operator
Andrew Ratcliff Clocktower Bar | Manager
Andrew Tsai Brown Forman| Brand
Anneliese Grazioli Hanky Panky Lounge | Operator
Anton Forte Swillhouse | Operator
Brendan Scott Grey Beam Suntory/CCA | Brand
Cam Northway Sweet & Chilli | Brand
Cameron Parish Gimlet | Manager
Cara Devine Behind the Bar/ Bomba/ Australian Bartender | Media & Manager
Charlie Ainsbury Proof & Company | Brand
Charlie Lehmann Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern/Double Deuce Lounge | Operator
Chau Tran Burrow Bar | Operator
Daniel Gregory The Gresham | Bar Manager
Daniele Pirotta Blox Ice & Campari Academy | Brand
David Robinson Hot Tamale/Snapper Rocks | Operator
Dervilla McGowan Anther Spirits | Distiller
Dimitri Rtshiladze Foxtrot Unicorn | Operator
Elise Godwin Strange Company/LOLLA | Bartender
Emma Bernardi Bar Planet | Bar Manager
Emma Crisp Mechanics Institute/ Si Paradiso| Bar Manager
Evan Stroeve RE | Bar Manager
Garth Foster Moet Hennessy | Brand
Gorge Camorra 18th Amendment Bar/Manhattan | Operator
Grace Rawlins Memphis Slims House of Blues | Bartender
Greg Sanderson Speakeasy Group | Operator
Harriet Leigh Archie Rose | Manager
Harrison Kenney Bar Planet | Manager
Hayden Lambert Above Board | Operator
Hayley Dixon Proximo Spirits | Brand
Hayley Morison Beam Suntory | Brand
Jacob Goss Rum Diary | Operator
James Bradey Liquid & Larder | Operator
James Connolly The ARK Group | Manager
James Irvine Four Pillars | Manager & Brand
Jamie Fleming Alba Bar & Deli | Operator
Jane Ryan Difford’s Guide | Media
Jared Merlino The Lobo, Bartolo, Big Poppa’s | Operator
Jason Crawley Crawley’s Bartender Syrups | Brand
Jason Jackie Chan Hats & Tatts Melbourne | Operator
Jason Williams House Made Hospitality | Operator
Jay Cozma The Baxter Inn | Manager
Jenna Phillips Odd Culture Group | Manager
Jeremy Blackmore Tio’s/Cantina OK! | Operator
Jess Arnott Foxtrot Unicorn | Manager
Joey Tai Clooney by XO, | Manager/ Operator
Jono Carr About Time, Booze & Banter, Australian Bartender | Operator & Media
Joseph Chisolm Bacardi Martini | Brand
Kate Bartlett Cobbler, Brisbane | Manager
Kate McGraw Diageo| Brand
Kayla Grigoriou Grey Goose| Brand
Kayla Reid Nick & Nora’s | Bartender
Krystal Hart Diageo | Brand
Kurtis Bosley CBK Consulting & Moet Hennessy BA | Operator & Brand
Liv Kelly Bar Rochford | Bar Manager
Lucille Rose-Hopkins Sailor Jerry & Monkey Shoulder
Luke Whearty Byrdi | Operator
Marcus Motteram Hains & Co. | Operator
Martin Hudak Mr Black & Maybe Group| Brand & Operator
Martin Lange Death & Taxes, Cobbler, Dr Gimlette | Operator
Matt Stirling Caretaker’s Cottage | Operator
Matt Whiley RE | Operator
Matty Hirsch Freelance Journalist | Media
Michael Bascetta Worksmith | Brand/ Events
Michael Chiem PS40 | Bartender/Operator
Michael Keogh Gonzo Group | Operator
Michael Madrusan Made In The Shade | Operator
Mikey Enright Barrelhouse Group | Operator
Millie Tang The Gresham | Bartender
Myffy Rigby Swill Mag | Media
Natalie Ng Door Knock | Bartender/Operator
Nick Miles Jameson Brand Ambassador | Brand
Nick Tesar Bar Liberty/Marionette | Bar/Brand/Media
Olivia Rockwell Continental Deli Bar Bistro | Manager
Ollie Stuart Merivale | Manager
Orlando Marzo Drinks by Loro | Brand
Pasan Wijesena Earl’s Juke Joint/Jacoby’s Tiki Bar | Operator
Pat Nourse Melbourne Food & Wine Festival | Brand
Penny Sippe Australian Cocktail Month | Brand
Peter Hollands Frog’s Hollow Saloon | Owner/ Operator
Pippa Canavan Mix Haus/ Mechanics Institute | Manager
Rebecca Goodman Evolve Spirits Bar | Manager
Rob Libecans Caretaker’s Cottage | Bartender/Operator
Ross Blainey William Grant & Sons | Brand
Sam Bygrave Boothby Drinks | Media
Sam Egerton Merivale | Manager
Sean Baxter Never Never Distilling Co. | Brand
Sebastian Soto Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern/Double Deuce Lounge | Operator
Shay Chamberlain Never Never Distilling Co | Brand
Shirley Yeung Mixhaus/ Foxtrot Unicorn | Bar Manager
Simon McGoram Atom Brands | Brand
Simon Rose-Hopkins Jolene’s, Sydney | Operator
Stefano Catino Maybe Group, Sydney | Operator
Sven Almenning Speakeasy Group | Operator
Tash Conte Black Pearl | Operator
Tim Pope PAR. | Operator
Tom Bulmer Sugarcane Sunday/ The Rum Club/ Keel | Operator
Trish Brew Fever-Tree | Brand
Sydney Bar Week 2022
This event is part of the 5-day Sydney Bar Week line-up (3-7 September).
Everyone on this list is invited to attend the announcement party on Monday, 5th September during Sydney Bar Week
5pm – 7pm @ Hickson House Distilling Co, The Rocks
RSVP: events@spantonmedia.com by 20 August