Episode 136 with Hayden Lambert

Hayden Lambert, co-founder of the unique and award-winning Above Board bar in Melbourne, Australia, pops by for an incredible chat.When Lambert would explain the reductionist philosophy behind the concept for Above Board to others in the industry, he was told it wouldn't work. Well, nearly ten years of operation, a few appearances on the World's 50 Best Bars list, and other accolades later, Above Board continues to prove that its unique approach works.On this episode of the Bar Hacks podcast, Lamber discusses his journey through hospitality, traveling the world, still being tested as a bartender, "simplexity," how brands can succeed in a bar without a back bar, the magic that is making guests feel like their experience was easy, and much, much more.Lambert drops a ton of useful information and experience in this episode that veteran, new, and hopeful bar owners need to hear and consider. Cheers!NotesAbove Board website: Aboveboardbar.comAbove Board IG: @AboveBoardBarMelbAbove Board Facebook: @AboveBoardBarBar Hacks IG: ⁠⁠⁠@barhacks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KRG Hospitality IG: ⁠⁠⁠@krg.hospitality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KRG Hospitality website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠krghospitality.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Klemt IG: ⁠⁠⁠@david.ex.machina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠