What really happens behind the bar?

This session brings together three industry leaders to explore the realities of bar ownership, flavor innovation, and ingredient-driven creativity.

This session is a must-attend for bartenders, bar owners, and cocktail enthusiasts looking to up their craft and gain real-world insights from those who’ve mastered life behind the bar.

Speakers:

Kim Toft & Mari Chierdara (Co-Owners, Daddy Marmalades, Glasgow) will break down The Good, Bad & Ugly Truths of Bar Ownership, sharing firsthand experiences of running a bar, from challenges to triumphs.

Laurie Howells (Head Bartender, Archive & Myth, London) will dive into Flavour Extraction 101, revealing essential techniques to maximise taste and create unique cocktails.

Josephine Sondlo (Owner, Bar Afterglow, Stockholm) will showcase Nordic Ingredients: Weird & Wonderful Flavours, offering insight into how Scandinavian.

Hosted by Kaitlin Wilkes & Kristine Bocchino, Co-Founders, The Ada Coleman Project.