At The Bar | Dream Drinks and Great Company 🍸

A Cosmopolitan, a pickle cocktail, a very opinionated Martini discussion - and a Dream Drink that could end up being served at her wedding. This week, cook, food writer and content creator Georgie Mullen - also known as Georgie Eats - joins us At The Bar . We start with one of Georgie’s favourite classic cocktails, a Cosmopolitan, before getting into the world of food content, building an audience...

Michelin-starred chef, author and publican Tom Kerridge joins us At The Bar for a conversation about pubs, sobriety and the future of British hospitality. Tom talks candidly about the drinking culture that once went hand-in-hand with his life as a chef, why he eventually stopped, and how 13 years of sobriety have changed his relationship with pubs, bars and alcohol. We also get into why pubs remai...

Comedian, actor and creator Abi Clarke joins us At The Bar for strong opinions, nostalgic alcopops and a Dream Drink inspired by cheesecake. We start with a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini before getting into Abi’s route into stand-up, going viral overnight, drinking while hosting comedy gigs, and why she absolutely cannot understand people who choose to stand outside pubs. Then we test her student...

Ben Slater has a Martini drawer at home and still picks lager over every cocktail. Make of that what you will. 🍺 The chef, food stylist and content creator has worked with the likes of Sorted Food and Jamie Oliver, and built an audience of hundreds of thousands through his cooking videos on TikTok and Instagram. He joins Matty White , Jon Almond and resident bartender Jack Sotti to talk about goi...

What happens when one of Britain’s sharpest comedians pulls up a seat At The Bar ? In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Watson - comedian, author, podcaster and Taskmaster favourite. Whether you’ve seen him on Live At The Apollo, Mock the Week or live on tour, Mark’s quick wit and brilliantly understated comedy make him the perfect guest for a drink and a chat. We get into: - his unforgettable Ta...

A crab cocktail. Restaurant red flags. Michelin star pressure. And one very blue tongue! Michelin-starred chef, author and familiar face from TV shows like Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen, Nathan Outlaw joins us At The Bar for a conversation about seafood, Cornwall, critics, influencers, hospitality, wine, pubs, and the reality of running restaurants at the top level. Nathan tells us why h...

What happens when a former F1 driver takes a pit stop At The Bar ? In this episode, former Williams driver Nicholas Latifi joins us with tequila, strong opinions, and a surprising amount to say about Nutella. We start with a Tommy’s Margarita made using Nicholas’s own brand, Leve - a half-strength agave spirit created for people who want something between full-strength and alcohol-free. From there...

There are people who love pubs. And then there's Thomas J. Vosper - the man behind Historic Pub Crawls , who has made pub crawling his full-time job. Thomas is a content creator, published author, and self-described professional drinker. With over 50 million views and a growing library of books covering London, England, Scotland, New York, and Ireland, he has turned a birthday pub crawl tradition...

What happens when a pint-loving comedian walks into a cocktail bar? This week we’re joined by Jack Skipper - comedian, touring stand-up, and social media favourite known for his brilliantly relatable takes on British life. We talk pub culture, airport pints, the chaos of a day at the races, and why open mic nights still matter - even when you’re already going viral. There’s debate over kids in pub...

Big Ben. James Bond. And a Martini trolley that’s become part of London folklore. In this episode of At The Bar , we’re joined by Ago Perrone , Director of Mixology at The Connaught Bar. Yes, we talk Martinis - a lot. But this conversation goes much deeper than specs and glassware. We get into stirred vs shaken (and whether you’d ever correct James Bond), what it really takes to sustain world-clas...

What happens when The Great British Bake Off meets At The Bar ? Miso and tahini in an Espresso Martini, Yakult in a matcha cocktail, and plenty of Bake Off secrets from behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re joined by Crystelle Pereira - cook, author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and Series Judge on Amazon Prime’s The World Cook . We talk drinks (obviously), and plenty more besides - from u...

What happens when Sorted Food step behind the bar? Gochujang, steak as a cocktail garnish, and a level of chaos we probably should’ve anticipated. In this episode of At The Bar , we’re joined by Jamie Spafford and Barry Taylor from global cooking community Sorted Food for a no-rules session around drinks, food, and strong opinions. With drinks in hand, things escalate quickly. Along the way: Disco...

We’re kicking off Series Two of At The Bar with the brilliant GEORGE EGG - AKA The Snack Hacker!  And when the comedian, creator, and author joined our hosts Matty White, Jack Sotti, and Jon Almond, things escalated quickly… In this episode: Guinness, Irish whiskey, a vanilla milkshake and McDonald’s fries given a cinnamon sugar makeover, then dipped straight in. Our take on the famous Shamrock Sh...

It’s our Festive Fizz Christmas Special - and we’re popping the good stuff! 🥂 Luxury hospitality consultant Anna Sebastian returns to At The Bar to share a whopping EIGHT premium sparkling wines, from English Blanc de Blancs to legendary Champagne houses - all chosen for celebration, indulgence and those once-a-year moments worth splurging on. 🍾 This episode is less about price and more about pl...

Restaurant critic, broadcaster, and jazz pianist Jay Rayner joins us At The Bar - and he’s not afraid to speak his mind! Known for his sharp wit on MasterChef and The Kitchen Cabinet, Jay brings the same no-nonsense energy to our drinking games. From his disdain for Negronis and Espresso Martinis to the family favourite cocktail known as Blood and Pus, Jay shares his sharp opinions, funniest stori...

Luxury hospitality consultant and former Savoy and Artesian bar manager Anna Sebastian joins us At The Bar to talk champagne rituals, women in hospitality and the drinks that shaped her career. Anna shares her journey from running some of London’s most iconic hotel bars to founding Celebrate Her, a global platform championing women in the drinks industry. She reflects on the “Negroni era” and the...

TV chef, restaurateur and Sunday Brunch co-host Simon Rimmer joins us At The Bar to talk local beers, dive bars and why he’ll never order an Espresso Martini. In our Mailbox segment, Simon samples a Margarita twist made with Japanese La Tomato liqueur, before setting Jack the task of creating a cocktail with his chosen ingredient: chicken skin. The result? A smoky Tequila Old Fashioned with hot ho...

BAFTA award-winning presenter, DJ and live-fire cooking legend DJ BBQ joins us At The Bar for a riot of stories, drinks and barbecue wisdom. From natural wines and dive bars to Jamie Oliver’s birthday parties and snowboarding with Jamiroquai, nothing is off-limits. In our Mailbox segment, the team take on a smoky Chipotle liqueur - with DJ BBQ bringing his trademark party energy to the tasting. An...

Broadcaster, author and DJ, Nihal Arthanayake joins us At The Bar - and he’s full of stories. From being teetotal until 1997 to Sambuca disasters, from White Russians to London’s legendary Momo Bar, Nihal reflects on the highs and lows of nightlife and the role it’s played in his career and creativity. He also takes on our games, choosing Pornstar Martinis over Negronis (“they just taste disgustin...

Journalist and presenter Kate Quilton (Food Unwrapped, Channel 4) joins us At The Bar to talk craft beer, Oyster Martinis and childhood memories of growing up in pubs. Known for investigating what really goes into the food we eat, Kate brings that same curiosity to the drinks world - from her scepticism of Big Beer to her love of provenance, fermentation and flavour. Highlights include: Lager nost...

At The Bar is a new video series that brings together well-known names from food, drink, and broadcasting to share stories, swap opinions and celebrate cocktail culture. Hosted by presenter Matty White , bartender Jack Sotti , and series producer Jon Almond , At The Bar blends unscripted conversation with imaginative cocktail creations. Each episode invites a guest to share their personal drinking...