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100 names. One incredible industry. The 2026 Top 100 Most Influential list is out now, celebrating the bartenders, bar owners, operators, managers, brand ambassadors and industry figures pushing Australian hospitality forward. Proudly sponsored by Spirits Academy.
Alphabetical for now - the Top 20 countdown (and number one) drops live at the Most Influential party at Razz Room during Sydney Bar Week, Tuesday 15th Sep.
19 Aug 2026
Online today: Australia’s illicit alcohol market has more than doubled in the past decade, with new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures revealing the alcohol tax gap has reached $1.23 billion.
The gap now represents almost 14 per cent of the market, raising concerns across the spirits industry.
Spirits Council of Australia Executive Director Steven Fanner has called for urgent government action, pointing to record-high spirits taxes, tax loopholes and inadequate regulation.
“Sadly, the fact that Australia now has a billion-dollar alcohol black market does not come as a surprise to anyone working in the industry,” Fanner said.
09 Nov 2026
Online today: Opera Bar has officially reopened following a major redesign by Australian design studio Luchetti Krelle, with Applejack Hospitality introducing a new food and beverage offering at the Sydney Opera House venue.
@operabarsydney
09 Nov 2026
Online today: The team behind Deadwood Dromana has opened Rattlers Saloon in Mornington this year, bringing together a 150-strong whiskey collection, a drinks program combining classic cocktails with a selection of Western-inspired signatures, and a live music program that spans across two levels.
@rattlers.saloon
08 Nov 2026
Online today: Bar Clara Owner and General Manager Joel McKenzie discusses the venue’s new 32-page cocktail menu, the importance of seasonal produce and the local community behind the drinks.
@barclaramelbourne
05 Nov 2026
Sydney’s YCK precinct has welcomed a new addition, with Ombra opening beneath 44 King Street, bringing together a Venetian-inspired concept, an extensive wine list and a cocktail program developed by Doug Laming.
@ombra.sydney
04 Nov 2026
We continue our series asking this year’s Top 10 Most Influential winners to share the best career advice they’ve received and how it has shaped their influence in the industry.
Next up, Stefano Catino of the Maybe Group shares a simple yet powerful reminder about the importance of humility, kindness and looking after your team.
“Be a nice human, stay humble, and look after your staff – they will look after our guests.”
@stefano_catino
#Top100MostInfluential #AustralianBarIndustry
04 Nov 2026
Online today: Pleasure Club’s latest cocktail menu, Ancient Aliens, sees Jordan Blackman and the team develop custom flavour combinations, from magma mango to brain-freezing moon mint.
“The drinks still have to be ultimately delicious, but we genuinely put a lot of our time and energy into the communication of these ideas so it’s more than just a yummy drink, it’s a conversation and an experience,” says Blackman.
@jordanjblackman @alwaysapleasure.club
03 Nov 2026
Online today: From Calabria’s liquorice and bergamot to Puglia’s rich spices and Basilicata’s herbal bitters, Southern Italy’s amari are as diverse as the regions they come from.
In the latest instalment of his Bitter Tales series, Claudio Bedini takes us beyond Sicily to explore the landscapes, botanicals and traditions shaping some of Italy’s most iconic bitter spirits.
@bitter_tales_ @claudio_bedini_5
02 Nov 2026
A big moment for Australian bars! 🇦🇺
10 Australian venues have earned a spot on the 2026 Top 500 Bars list, with Sydney’s Maybe Sammy leading the charge at #31, making it the only Australian bar to crack the global Top 100 this year.
Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage followed at #109, with Above Board at #155, alongside seven other Australian venues recognised on the international stage.
A huge congratulations to all 10 bars and the teams behind them!
Head to the link in our bio for the full Australian rankings.
@maybe_sammy_sydney @caretakers.cottage @aboveboardbarmelb
01 Nov 2026
We asked this year’s Top 10 Most Influential winners, to share the best career advice they’ve received and how it has shaped their influence in the industry.
First up, Claudia Morgan of Bar Demo shares why asking questions and learning from others matters.
“One of the best pieces of advice I’ve learnt is to ask questions and seek advice from as many people as you can, especially people you respect. That doesn’t just mean other bartenders, but people across different aspects in hospitality as well as other industries. Work out what people are good at, what they’re passionate about, and ask them about it. Listen, take what resonates with you, and leave the rest. I think being willing to learn from others, rather than feeling like you need to have all the answers, has shaped the way I approach both my work and the people around me. The industry is better when we share what we know and help each other out.”
@boozyberyl
#Top100MostInfluential #AustralianBarIndustry
29 Oct 2026
Online today: Loa has opened on Sydney’s Oxford Street, bringing late-night cocktails, DJs and live music to Darlinghurst.
Leading the drinks program, Jerom Morris is giving classic cocktails a contemporary twist, with the goal of creating drinks as fun as the music and atmosphere, made to keep the night moving.
@loa.sydney @drinksbyjerom
28 Oct 2026
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