Hi there,

I’m Kim Berry, the inaugural Yaffa Media editor of Australian Bartender. We are so excited to welcome the title into our stable and build upon the impressive foundations laid by the founders, Dave and Amy Spanton.

Australian Bartender is the touchstone of the industry for bartenders, mixologists, and bar owners, with Dave and Amy investing 25 years into creating the industry’s go-to website, magazine, awards and events, and our goal is to continue that trajectory.  

With 10 issues a year, Australian Bartender brings you all the industry news, personalities and venue profiles, latest trends and ideas to make sure you know all you need to know behind the bar.

Its flagship events – the highly anticipated Sydney Bar Week and hotly contested Australia Bartender Awards – continue to grow, offering the industry even more opportunities to collaborate, network, and celebrate. Look out September 2025, it’s going to be sensational.

There are so many opportunities to engage and partner with us; we are here, ready to explore them all with you.