Episode 110 with James Grant

James Grant, World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2021 and Canada’s 100 Best Bartender of the Year 2022, stops into the Bar Hacks podcast! As the director of mixology at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, James oversees three distinct concepts: CLOCKWORK, REIGN, and The Library Bar. As he explains, this role is quite a step up from bartending at and managing an 18-seat speakeasy in Edmonton, Alberta. On this episode, James talks about his journey through hospitality to his current role; his approach to developing the Fairmont Royal York's cocktail programs; tips for speakeasy operators; advice for new operators; what it means to have The Library Bar recognized by World's 50 Best Bars; and more. Cheers! Notes James Grant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldgrayrabbit/ Fairmont Royal York website: https://thefairmontroyalyork.com/ Fairmont Royal York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairmontroyalyork/ The Library Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/librarybartoronto/ CLOCKWORK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clockworktoronto/ REIGN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reigntoronto/ The Library Bar on World's 50 Best Bars: https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/Establishments/Canada/Toronto/Library-Bar-at-Fairmont-Royal-York-Hotel.html