About Grant.

Grant is the founder and managing director of cutting-edge international bar consultancy, Bar Concepts and consultant on some of Sydney’s highest profile venues.

With over 20 years of experience in the bars industry, and 50 awards under his belt, Grant is now one of the world’s most prominent bar consultants and an established author, regularly appearing in the media and speaking at industry events.

Awards & Recognitions

2008

  • London Cocktail Bar of the Year

  • UK Bar Manager of the Year

2009

  • Bar of the Year (Water Bar, Sydney)

  • Hoteliers Magazine, Hotel Bar Cocktail List of the Year (Water Bar, Sydney)

  • AHA Food & Beverage Employee of the Year

2010 & 2011

  • Bar Manager of the Year

2012

  • Conde Nast Traveller, One of The Top 10 Bars in The World (Water Bar, Sydney)

2015

  • Bar of the Year 2015 (Match, Boston)

2016

  • South Australia Small Bar Of The Year (The Collins, Adelaide)

2017

  • One Of The 50 Top Bars in the USA (Match, Boston)

  • Travel & Leisure Magazine, One of The Worlds Greatest Hotel Bartenders

2018

  • Cocktail Bar Of The Year (Ku-De-Ta, Bali)

  • Australian Small Bar Of The Year (The White Hart, Sydney)

2020

  • Small Bar Of The Year (Gin Lane, Sydney)

2022

  • Australian Best Gin Bar (Gin Lane, Sydney)