The Better Bars Summit 2025 at Bartenders’ Weekender

Bartenders' Weekender

Two days of Australia’s most interesting bar and drinks talks — join us for networking, knowledge and drinks at The Better Bars Summit 2025.

The Elizabeth Picture Theatre

Bartenders' Weekender - The Better Bars Summit 2025Join us at The Elizabeth Picture Theatre and be treated to Australia’s most original and inspiring drinks talks program, pick up useful skills and tips to apply to your own drinks career — whether that’s behind the bar, opening your first drinks industry business, or exploring new creative possibilities. Tickets are limited — secure your spot now.Day 1 &amp; 2 Ticket Bundle $40.00 <h4>DAY ONE - MONDAY 16th JUNE</h4>10.00am: Doors open, welcome drinks.10.20am: Welcome to day one with Boothby’s Sam Bygrave and Monkey Shoulder’s Rachael Bartlett.10.30am: Inspiration abroad a la minute with Kayla Saito &amp; Yao Wong.11.00am: Experience beyond the glass by Eduardo Conde (El Primo Sanchez, Little Cooler).11.30am: How to make a modern classic by Jacob Briars, Blue Drink Aficionado and global authority on drinks.12.00pm: Drinks, snacks break.12.30pm: How to work the media for your bar (and yourself) with Andy Young (Managing Editor, The Shout, Bars &amp; Clubs) and Becca Wang (freelance writer, Broadsheet columnist, Hawker! magazine) in conversation with Sam Bygrave.1.00pm: The Preliminary Course with Maria Kontorravdis (A Bar With Shapes For A Name, London).1.45pm: Drinks, snacks break.2.00pm: Hacking the creative process with Alex Boon, Eduardo Conde, Kayla Saito with Sam Bygrave.2.30pm: ‘I need this yesterday.’ Why pressure is a way of life for Caretaker’s Cottage with Darren Leaney.3.00pm: close. DAY TWO - TUESDAY 17th JUNE10.00am: Doors open, welcome drinks.10.20am: Welcome to day two with Boothby’s Sam Bygrave and Monkey Shoulder’s Rachael Bartlett.10.30am: New bar concepts — what works, and how to get it right with Martin Lange, Bonnie Shearston, and Dre Walters moderated by Sam Bygrave.11.00am: Music makes your drinks taste better (and your bar more money) with Jacob Cohen.11.45am: Drinks, snacks break.12.15pm: Bar Industry Threats &amp; Opportunities: shop talk with Dre Walters (Old Love’s, Old Mate’s) interviewed by Sam Bygrave.12.45pm: Blow up the regions: building the bar scene in small cities with Campbell Nicol, Anneliese Grazioli, Alexandra Percy.1.15pm: Drinks, snacks break.1.30pm: Friends With Benefits: working with brands to benefit your bar — Rachael Bartlett (Monkey Shoulder), Pete Hollands (Frog’s Hollow Saloon), Shawn Elliott (ALM) moderated by Ross Blainey (Glenfiddich).2.00pm: Bar ownership the publican way: Charlie Lehman &amp; Sebastian Soto (Ramblin’ Rascals Tavern, Double Deuce Lounge) interviewed by Sam Bygrave.2.30pm: What indie bars can lear from hotel bars: Manhattan Singapore’s Alex Happy Gilmour, and Glenfiddich’s Ross Blainey interviewed by Sam Bygrave.3.00pm: close. ** Sessions liable to change.

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