In the first ever live show of the Curious Bartender Podcast, Tristan Stephenson will welcome Italian bar legend Leonardo Leuci to the stage for an in depth discussion around the past 25 years of European cocktail culture. Leo and Tristan will reflect on the personalities and places that have shaped the hospitality and drinks industry, and discuss the bars and brands that have made the biggest impact so far this century. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and the entire conversation will be available to watch on YouTube following the event.
Tristan Stephenson is a bar and drinks entrepreneur, bestselling author of The Curious Bartender series, and host of the podcast of the same name. He co-founded Fluid Movement in 2009, launching award-winning venues like Purl, Worship Street Whistling Shop, and Black Rock. In 2017, he introduced Whisky-Me, a whisky subscription service. With nine books and over 500,000 copies sold, he has earned numerous accolades, including Imbibe’s Innovator of the Year in 2019. Based in Cornwall, he is an ultra-marathon runner, sauna enthusiast, and dedicated family man.