Episodes

In this episode, Rohan Massie shares insights into Hobart's vibrant bar scene, the secrets behind Rude Boy's success, and the innovative spirit of Punch & Ladle. Discover how local produce, community engagement, and continuous evolution keep Hobart's hospitality scene thriving, and get Rohan's recommendations for drinks in town.

Sam Bygrave talks to Peter Chua, the bartender/operator/influential industry figure in Singapore, where he owns Night Hawk, a small, stylish, and creative cocktail bar. In addition to a glittering bartending career and stints as a bar consultant, Pete is also one of the founders of Singapore Cocktail Crossover, which took place earlier this year, and was a different way of doing the guest shift bar festival thing. He’s a busy guy, clearly thinks deeply about the industry, and has some great reco...

Holly Graham shares her journey from food and drink journalism to opening unique bars in Japan, including Tokyo Confidential and Niseko. She discusses bar design, menu concepts inspired by Japanese culture, and the evolving Tokyo bar scene.

This episode features Lachy Harrison, co-owner of Bar Bar in Adelaide and part of the Cantina group, talking through what makes his tequila-led neighbourhood bar work and what he's building next with No. 6 East. Sam Bargrave also steers the conversation into Adelaide's wider hospitality scene, with recommendations for where to drink, eat, and take out-of-towners. In this episode, Lachy shares how Bar Bar became a tiny but high-energy tequila and agave bar in Adelaide's CBD, why the venue is bui...