From Kitchen to Bar Boss: Joey Roembke’s Rise at Livery Indianapolis

Indianapolis bar manager Joey Roembke from Livery joins Indiana Success Happy Hour to talk cocktails, tequila trends, and the reality of running a high-volume restaurant bar. Brian Quinlan and Brad Niccum sit down with Joey to break down his journey from working in kitchens to leading the bar program at one of Indy’s most popular Latin-inspired restaurants. Joey shares how he learned on the job, the difference between bartenders and mixologists, and what it really takes to manage hundreds of guests in a single weekend. They also dive into the explosion of tequila’s popularity, why beer sales are dropping, and how customer preferences are shifting toward craft cocktails and zero-proof options. Plus, the guys taste some incredible tequila, talk restaurant industry trends, and keep things entertaining with rapid-fire drink questions and real talk. If you’re into entrepreneurship, hospitality, food culture, or just love a good drink conversation—this episode delivers.