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About The Pouring Tales

The Pouring Tales travels the globe visiting the international bar scene’s most compelling bars and barkeepers. Dani, speakeasy entrepreneur, cocktail lover and travel enthusiast and his partner Jean, who’s a big Martini lover, marketing expert and culinary fan, blend intel with intrigue - and maps - to guide you to the best cocktails at the best locales. Life’s too short for shitty drinks!

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From specialty coffee to his own bar concept – all

From specialty coffee to his own bar concept – all in just a few years. 🍸✨

Behind Gal A. Pilko isn’t just talent, but a very clear vision: accessible drinks, less show – more flavour. From a small town near Ljubljana to opening SILK and FIZZ, he shares why simplicity is often the boldest decision you can make.

In our latest blog article, Gal talks about his first love (spoiler: it wasn’t cocktails ☕), two Michelin stars on his journey, pop-ups across the Balkans – and why he wants to shape the future of cocktail culture in Slovenia in a more sustainable way.

Discover the story behind the bartender who deliberately thinks small – and is growing big because of it. See link in bio.

#thepouringtales #silknfizz #ljubljana #galpilko

“Bars are like mirrors of society. If you want to

“Bars are like mirrors of society. If you want to truly understand a culture, sit at a local bar and watch how people interact.” 💡

This is just one of many thoughts @taibarbin , founder of @lizcocktailwine in Rio de Janeiro, shares in our latest blog article. He poured his endless creativity into event organization, graphic design, and architecture – all while shaping bars around the world – from Japan to Southeast Asia to Europe, always with Australia as the fixed point.

His latest stroke of genius in his home country: @lizcocktailwine From this 26-square-meter bar in Rio to international guests calling it world-class, this is a story about intuition, culture, and why cocktails are never just drinks.

🐇 Why he once ordered 328 hand-carved wooden rabbits?
🏄🏼 What does success really mean to him?
🗺️ And why is Brazil only just beginning to appear on the global cocktail map?

🍸 Read Tai’s full story via the link in bio.

#cocktailbar #bartender #portrait #riodejaneiro #brazil

Where stories are written and drinks are celebrate

Where stories are written and drinks are celebrated.
Where classics meet cocktails and art is the guiding thread.
Where one of the finest bar teams shapes a truly iconic legacy.

Cheers – here’s to 60 years of Kronenhalle Bar. 🥂

And yes, even a legend made a brief return behind the bar.

Thank you, @kronenhallebar team — not only for this wonderful night, but for every single one you make unforgettable, even without a special occasion.

Hola Zurigo drinkers & eaters: mark 19 November 20

✨ From his grandmother’s kitchen to the world stag

✨ From his grandmother’s kitchen to the world stage ✨ 
@aarondiazolivos ’s journey began among simmering pots and the scent of tradition and led him to create @carnavalbar, one of Latin America’s most vibrant and visionary bars.

🍸Each cocktail he crafts tells a story: of culture, color, and connection. Not only through its ingredients, but also through its thoughtfully designed, one-of-a-kind vessel. Beyond the people, the design, the food, and the drinks – what also sets Carnaval apart is its dedicated ice room (yes, really), where the craft of ice is perfected to an art form. 🧊

From flair bartending across continents to redefining Peruvian mixology, Aaron’s path is one of resilience, creativity, and soul.

🎭 Step into Carnaval: where flavor meets feeling, and every glass celebrates the carnival of life. And get to know more about the mastermind behind it. Check our latest Bartender Portrait via link in Bio.

#BartenderPortraits #CarnavalBar #AaronDiaz #LatinAmericanBars #PeruvianCocktails #BehindTheBar #ThePouringTales #Lima #Peru

A weekend in NYC and a trip to some of the best ba

A weekend in NYC and a trip to some of the best bars in town. Thanks for all the hospitality. @martinys_nyc @maisonpremiere @deathandcompany @doublechickenpleasenyc @sipandguzzlenyc @superbuenonyc

Guestshift evening from @scarfesbar visiting @widd

Guestshift evening from @scarfesbar visiting @widderbarzurich with @bakristis and @gabrymacio and host @theonlywolf_gang - what a wonderful evening

A nice bday weekend with lots of vin de jura in Fr

A nice bday weekend with lots of vin de jura in Frontenay

From crunching numbers to mixing magic: Kristijona

From crunching numbers to mixing magic: Kristijonas ‘Kris’ Bazys (@bakristis ), Bar Manager at @scarfesbar , @rosewoodlondon , creates cocktails as extraordinary as his journey 🍸🇬🇧

In our latest article, he shares his vision for the future of the bar scene, the seven key elements every cocktail at Scarfes must meet – and the story behind a mysterious “Suspicious Lady” who captured his fascination. 💋

Step into the world of @scarfesbar – a tribute to the classic gentlemen’s clubs, where every cocktail is an homage to the art of fine drinking. Here, every guest feels just a little like a British aristocrat.

Can’t make it to London? No worries! 🍾
See Kris in action this week at @widderbarzurich:

• Guest shift with Kris & Gabriel Matache: 23 OCT, 6–9 p.m.

See you there 🥂

Read the full story on the blog – link in bio.

🎖️By the way – it’s currently ranked No.31 The World’s @50bestbars. 🎖️

#theartofmixology #scarfesbar #londonbars #finedrinking #barculture #rosewoodlondon #behindthebar

Images: @scarfesbar

We sat down with the mind behind @abarcalledgemma

We sat down with the mind behind @abarcalledgemma , Stockholm’s hidden gem of a bar. 🍸

„Back then, cocktails as we know them didn’t exist in Sweden“, this is why @johan_evers decided to „make the best cocktails in town, viewing it as an art form“.

Gemma stands for Generosity, Emotional, Mindful, Multilateral, and Artisan.

The Pouring Tales stands for another great story - tap the link in bio to get a reading sip of A bar called Gemma.

Newest Bartender Portrait just went online on The

Newest Bartender Portrait just went online on The Pouring Tales showcasing @sonofabirds from @kaiabebek in Istanbul. Hit the link in bio to read about this talented and super friendly guy from Turkey.

Portrait by @jeannybng

Weddinging out in the green

Weddinging out in the green

The newest bartender portrait just went online on

The newest bartender portrait just went online on www.thepouringtales.com - Link in bio. Meet Massimo Zitti @thirstydreamer from Mother Bar @mothercocktailbar in Toronto. Cheerio

#motherbar #toronto #canada #cocktailbar #bartender #portrait #massimozitti #

With a Big Bang I introduce the second half of The

With a Big Bang I introduce the second half of The Pouring Tales: @jeannybng
Accompanying me in my mixology passion since the „Last Toucan“ speakeasy in 2018, we‘re globetrotting the world to find the most interesting personalities behind the bar counter.
Her bartender interviews from Toronto & Istanbul will be live soon, stay tuned.

What she orders?
- „Tom Kha“ by the fantastic Sarah Madritsch @mdrschs
- „Lost in Berlin“ by genius David Marxer
- And… anywhere else: Dirty Martini 🍸

The newest bartender portrait just went online on

The newest bartender portrait just went online on www.thepouringtales.com - Link in bio. Meet Andreas Hotter from Englhof Bar in Zell am Ziller. Cheerio

#englhofcocktails #zellamziller #austria #cocktailbar #bartender #portrait #andreashotter

All the best for you and your families over the fe

All the best for you and your families over the festive season. We hope you all find some time with your loved ones. We are looking forward to the next edition of the Zurich Barshow 2025

#barshow #zurichbarshow #barcommunity #zurich #switzerland #cocktail #cocktailbar #hospitalitygettogether

The newest bartender portrait just went online on

The newest bartender portrait just went online on www.thepouringtales.com - Link in bio. Meet Tim Schlage from Blauer Fasan in Bremen. Cheerio

#blauerfasan #bremen #germany #cocktailbar #bartender #portrait #timschlage

Scotch & Coffee by @alxskarlen from @lucysstockhol

Scotch & Coffee by @alxskarlen from @lucysstockholm

1400 ml Naked malt
700 ml Amontillado sherry
1 can of condensed milk à 397g
700 ml filter coffee
50 ml Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark (OFTD)
80 g Demarara syrup (1:1 by weight)
85 g Water
22 g Saline (20:80 by weight)

Mix the Amontillado with condensed milk, add coffee, (make sure it curdles). Add Whisky—strain through superbag, 100µ Balance with OFTD, saline, water, and sugar if needed.

Glass: Nick & Nora

Image: ©Lucys Flower Shop

The newest bartender portrait just went online on

The newest bartender portrait just went online on www.thepouringtales.com - Link in bio. Meet Philipp M. Ernst from Josef Bar in Vienna. Cheerio

#josefbar #vienna #austria #cocktailbar #bartender #portrait #philippmernst

Happy weekend everyone. Sip drinks and enjoy the c

Happy weekend everyone. Sip drinks and enjoy the colder temperature to sip on a delicious drink from a bartender of your choice. Cheeeers!!

#aperitif #zurichbarshow #zurich #switzerland #cocktailbars #cocktail #goodtimes

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