The biggest week on the Bar calendar kicks off this Sunday the 14th of September, with each event offering something special. From parties to tastings to competitions, we have loads of events around Sydney to choose from. Today we present all the events held on Tuesday the 16th of September, featuring the The Buisness of Bars, the Teremana Tandem final showdown, an exclusive tequila tasting hosted by Loy Catada, late night blow outs, and more.
The Business of Bars
When: Tuesday, 16th September, from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Baptist St Rec Club, Corner of Cleveland &, Baptist St, Redfern
The Business of Bars is back with an outstanding line-up of industry leaders sharing their experiences, insights and advice on how to build your business and personal brands.
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Growing with Purpose – Lessons from Industry Leaders
This panel brings together leading lights in Australia’s hospitality scene to share how they have successfully grown their businesses in a challenging and ever-evolving market.
Jason Williams, House Made Hospitality, Daisy Tulley, Mucho Group, and George Curtis, Milquetoast and Before + After will discuss scaling operations, securing investment, and building brand recognition, as well as the strategies, setbacks, and turning points that shaped their growth to where they are today.
You’ll gain practical insights into sustainable scaling, innovation, and staying competitive without compromising on quality or values. Whether you’re a start-up or an established player, this session offers inspiration and actionable ideas for your next phase of growth.
Building your Bartending Career
Get ready to be inspired and energised by this inspiring panel of award-winning bartenders share how they have built their personal brands, expanded opportunities, and carved out successful careers.
From competition circuits and collaborations to media presence and mentorship, Leah Dunnigan, Savile Row, Alissa Gabriel, Esper Group and Callum Marra, Old Loves, will discuss the strategies and mindsets that helped raise their profiles and open doors.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, enter the competition circuit, launch your own venue, or make a mark on the global stage, this session will equip you with practical advice and personal insights to take your bartending career to the next level.
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1800 Tequila x Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
When: Tuesday, 16th September, from 3pm to 5pm
Where: Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Bondi Beach
Join 1800 Tequila for an exclusive tequila tasting hosted by Loy Catada, Proximo Brand Ambassador, with food pairing by Iceberg’s Culinary Director Alex Prichard and drinks curated by Beverage Director Matty Opai.
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Teremana Tandem: Two Minds, One Perfect Pour!
When: Tuesday, 16th September, from 7pm to 9pm
Where: El Primo Sanchez, 27-33 Oxford St, Paddington
The Teremana Tandem cocktail comp FINAL is here!
Five teams from across Australia are coming together at El Primo Sanchez for a comp like no other.
50% of the final score will be awarded for how the teams get the crowd involved, bring the vibes, share their mana!
So come along, support all your favourite tandem teams, bask in the aura, score some merch, get snacks by El Primo Sanchez – and of course, drink delicious Teremana Cocktails.
MC’d by Jay Cozma and Jenna Hemsworth – organised by the Spirits Academy crew – the last big event at El Primo Sanchez Paddo – Where else you gonna be?
Open to all trade, walk in until capacity –
‘FIRST IN BEST DRESSED’ Doors open from 6pm.
Freda’s Fiesta will be the place to be – drink, eat, party!
When: Tuesday, 16th September, from 9pm to 11pm
Where: Abercrombie Hotel, Level 2/100 Broadway, Chippendale
Take a short walk from Central Station and you’ll find the ever-changing Abercrombie, one of many Solotel venues proving its presence in the party scene. Inside, discover Freda’s, the iconic brand from Chippendale, to Darlinghurst, and back again, nestled within the walls of a heritage terrace house turned late-night hot spot.
Freda’s Fiesta will be a celebration of the soul, where you can customise your Marg, try a Michelada, or snack on mini tacos grooving to our DJ tunes.
Oh, and btw, there’s a huge disco ball.
Hands Down takeover at Pleasure Club
When: Tuesday, 16th September, from 9pm to 11pm
Where: Pleasure Club, 6 Wilson St, Newtown
From some of the team behind Above Board and Bar Liberty, Hands Down is opening in Melbourne and this Sydney Bar Week, sample some of the first cocktails at Pleasure Club, as Dominic Xavier and Alex Boon descend the stairs in Newtown for a vibrant evening.
Hands Down is the long-imagined counterpart to its siblings: an upbeat, high-spirited spot where you can expect Continental cocktails. During Bar Week, they’ll be joining Pleasure Club’s Sam Kirk and Jordan Blackman as they add a touch of the surreal to the program.