//podcastplus.net/feed/bar-hacks~2b0b5d44 You’ve heard of life hacks? How about #BarHacks? Co-hosted by Doug Radkey and David Klemt, Bar Hacks is a reflection of both high-level journalism & consulting experience within this industry. This informative and conversational podcast is the perfect listen for any aspiring or seasoned bar, pub, lounge, or even restaurant owner, operator, and manager who is looking for that competitive edge in industry driven trends, development, and operations. Have a listen and let us know what you think! Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:21:14 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/77611279/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-23%2Feddb3bb0-8a19-5e08-637c-b8d8341b7fe8.mp3 When it comes to curating a beer program, creating a complementary cocktail program, and delivering an incredible beer program, we can't think of anyone better than Anne Becerra. And lucky for us, she stopped by the Bar Hacks podcast! Anne is the first female Certified Cicerone in New York City and has been working in beer for more than a decade. More importantly, however, she's as passionate as she is educated about beer. Anne's also passionate about hospitality, which comes across in this conversation. Truly, she loves hospitality, the beverage world, and how the two pair to make people feel amazing. On this episode Anne talks introducing guests to beer; serving beer aficionados, beer neophytes, and the beer wary; how to make guests feel comfortable in a beer-centric concept; what she's excited about in the beer world; tips for operators who want to succeed with a beer-forward venue; and much, much more. Cheers! Anne's website: https://annelikesbeer.com/ Anne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.... Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/77611279/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-23%2Feddb3bb0-8a19-5e08-637c-b8d8341b7fe8.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/77300573/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-16%2Fb7901854-fdd3-23c4-71d1-176f40d4a2de.mp3 There are those who say that, in comparison to cities in Canada and the United States of America, London has been slow to pursue agave spirits. However, KOL Mezcaleria has been changing that at a rapid pace over the past few years. Since opening their doors, KOL Restaurant has found its way onto the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, and Kol Mezcaleria can be found on the World's 50 Best Disovery tool. The upscale Mexican restaurant and bar, co-owned by Chef Santiago Lastra, celebrates Mexican culture and traditions hand in hand with British ingredients. They're also currently participating in the 14th annual London Cocktail Week. KOL bar manager Matthias Ingelmann dropped by the Bar Hacks podcast while he and the team prepared for service. On this episode, Matthias talks agave spirits; introducing guests to artisanal and ancestral agave spirits along with Mexican rum, gin, and whiskey; planning for seasonality and menu changes; maintaining the familiar while offering new menu items; honoring Mexican cul... Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/77300573/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-16%2Fb7901854-fdd3-23c4-71d1-176f40d4a2de.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76937215/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-8%2F9abef9cf-de35-de0e-8767-316bd567eba6.mp3 Just ahead of an incredibly busy but rewarding and exciting trade and consumer gathering of thousands of people, London Cocktail Week co-founders Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne drop by the Bar Hacks podcast. Unlike most of our guests, Hannah and Siobhan aren't bartenders or bar operators. However, they're every bit as passionate about hospitality and the bar world as the people who have dedicated their professional lives to serving others. On this episode, this dynamic duo discuss the ins and outs of London Cocktail Week, including several innovative initiatives and activations. For example, lucky trade applicants will have the opportunity to spend time with the Connaught Bar team to see how they prepare for service. Hannah and Siobhan also share the details of what should prove to be an global industry game changer: the Pinnacle Guide. Think the Michelin Guide for bars, though the recognition system will approach awarding venues across the world differently. Oh, and there's also the pair's bran... Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76937215/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-8%2F9abef9cf-de35-de0e-8767-316bd567eba6.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76691861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-2%2F3c262931-41ba-4cb5-a727-a7d2bf9c83cf.mp3 Simone Caporale, an internationally renowned bartender and operator, swings by the Bar Hacks podcast to talk spirits, branding, the guest experience, and operations. Noticing a gap in the industry and seeing a way to lend his expertise to help grow spirits brands, Simone and Luca Missagli founded Cocktail Concierge, a brand-building agency focusing on craft spirits brands. One of the most recent brands Cocktail Concierge has helped introduce to the world is Amaro Santoni. Of course, Simone is also one of forces behind SIPS Drinkery House, number three on the World's 50 Best Bars list, and the World's Best Bar according to Tales of the Cocktail. Simone shares his thoughts on what he thinks makes SIPS so successful, why he views service as a privilege, three tips operators can implement today to plant the seeds for long-term success, and more! Amaro Santoni: https://www.amarosantoni.com/ Cocktail Concierge: https://www.cocktail-concierge.co.uk/ SIPS Drinkery House: https://www.instagram.com/s... Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76691861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-2%2F3c262931-41ba-4cb5-a727-a7d2bf9c83cf.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76059914/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-18%2F830f9f1c-6bdf-1a3d-36a8-6786639f1ea6.mp3 Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr. Lyan, returns to the Bar Hacks podcast! Ten years ago, Ryan opened the first bar in what would become the Mr. Lyan empire, White Lyan. This innovative venue set the tone for Ryan and the team's approach to creating bars. On this episode of the Bar Hacks podcast, Ryan shares details of the ten-year celebrations; what it means to him to have reached the ten-year operator milestone; lessons learned over the course of more than ten years running bars; what people can expect from the re-release of his book Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan and Friends , now with brand-new content and a new title, Mr Lyan’s Cocktails at Home: Good Things to Drink with Friends ; and more! Cheers! Be sure to visit the links below to keep up to date on the Mr. Lyan celebrations, pick up his new book, and connect with Bar Hacks and KRG Hospitality. Mr. Lyan website: https://mrlyan.com/ Mr. Lyan Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrlyan/ Seed Library website: https://www.... Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/76059914/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-18%2F830f9f1c-6bdf-1a3d-36a8-6786639f1ea6.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/75778610/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-12%2F82038821-0e87-3350-b350-540b3469a5be.mp3 Thank you for being patient during our summer hiatus. We're back with a great conversation with an awesome guest. Global Hennessy brand ambassador Jordan Bushell returns to the Bar Hacks podcast. While Jordan may know people with more Cognac knowledge, we don't know anyone who knows more about this spirit category. More importantly, he's as generous with his time as he is knowledgeable about Cognac. If you have a question about the spirit of Hennessy you can reach out to him and he'll answer you. On this episode of Bar Hacks, Jordan talks about special Hennessy releases, initiatives, collaborations, and what sets the maison apart from others in the Cognac region of France. He also talks about how operators can introduce guests to Cognac and Hennessy, including paying attention how they price their menus. Cheers! Connect with Jordan on Instagram, along with Hennessy and Hennessy US . Learn more about Hennessy and their releases on their website . Connect with the Bar Hacks podcast on ⁠ Ins... Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/75778610/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-8-12%2F82038821-0e87-3350-b350-540b3469a5be.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/55311417/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-6-25%2F589e226b-b9b8-b52d-9412-a36cfdcebd6c.mp3 Bar Hacks co-host David Klemt sits down with Nico Romano , a partner at Spiritus Law , to discuss inflation and recession, negotiating with landlords, contract clauses, and more. Nico the firm’s real estate practice, focusing on the laws governing business and transactional matters, including real estate, financial services, infrastructure and development, hospitality, and public/private partnerships. He also handles alcohol beverage matters. Importantly, Nico has also worked in the hospitality space, invested in this business, and been a landlord in the past. In fact, one of the leases he negotiated was for a restaurant owned by his family. In other words, Nico is one of us and Spiritus is the firm to go for if an owner or operator has legal questions or needs an attorney. Connect with Nico on LinkedIn and learn more by visiting Spiritus Law . To connect with Spiritus, follow the firm on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Connect with the Bar Hacks podcast on Instagram and Twitte... Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:30 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/55311417/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-6-25%2F589e226b-b9b8-b52d-9412-a36cfdcebd6c.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/55000428/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-6-18%2Fe962f1a1-2236-3a06-78d2-e6dcb5e309d9.mp3 Bar Hacks co-host David Klemt sits down with Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockmans Gin . Guy brings over three decades of drinks industry experience to the table, so he was the obvious choice when Brockmans co-founder Neil Everitt was ready to step back from being CEO. This year, Lawrence and the small but dedicated and talented team he leads achieved one million bottles sold worldwide over the span of twelve months. That feat is all the more stunning given the past two-plus years, the fact that Brockmans consists of just ten people, and the brand is truly independent. During this conversation, Guy and David discuss what sets Brockmans apart from other gins, the important role operators and bartenders play in Brockmans growth, the best ways to enjoy this super-premium gin, analyzing need states, and more. To learn more, visit Brockmans.com . To connect with Brockmans, follow the brand on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , and YouTube . Connect with the Bar Hacks podcast on Instagram and Twitter ,... Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:23 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/55000428/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-6-18%2Fe962f1a1-2236-3a06-78d2-e6dcb5e309d9.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/53968174/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-5-24%2Fc47d7102-a92b-a8fa-e83e-51be4108da83.mp3 Jim Taylor, the founder and CEO of BenchmarkSixty , speaks with Bar Hacks co-host David Klemt to talk about the employee experience. As we're all well aware, the hospitality industry is facing a severe labor shortage. Moreover, we're also in the midst of the Great Resignation, inflation, the threat of a recession... In other words, how people view work is changing. Operators must change their leadership styles to fit with the times or perish. Taylor addresses the need for operators to review their team's workload, innovative ways to improve the employee experience, and more! Click here to learn more about BenchmarkSixty, and click here to connect with BenchmarkSixty on Instagram. To connect with the Bar Hacks podcast, visit @barhacks , and connect with David at @david.ex.machina . Cheers! Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:36 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/53968174/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-5-24%2Fc47d7102-a92b-a8fa-e83e-51be4108da83.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/49055627/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-2-14%2F65c9c079-40b9-c33a-dec6-e1508a319584.mp3 Glendalough Distillery co-founder, national brand ambassador, and bottlewasher Donal O'Gallachoir stops by the Bar Hacks podcast to explain what makes the distillery's whiskey and gin "remarkably different." Irish whiskey's history and heritage spans centuries and was once a global export enjoyed by royalty. Donal shares a few of the circumstances that led to roughly 2,000 registered distilleries (and nearly as many illicit producers) disappearing. When Glendalough was founded in 2011, it became the fourth of fifth registered distillery in Ireland. Ever since they opened their doors, Glendalough has been on a mission to honor Irish distilling heritage and returning Irish whiskey and gin to the top of their respective spirits categories. Donal also shares the details of Glendalough's newest release, available just in time for St. Patrick's Day: batch number one of 7 Years Mizunara Finish. To learn more, visit the Glendalough Distillery website , and follow on Instagram and Facebook . Connect with... Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/35c0f898/podcast/play/49055627/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2022-2-14%2F65c9c079-40b9-c33a-dec6-e1508a319584.mp3