Brydie Allen

Bio: Brydie Allen is a journalist contributing to Bars & Clubs, National Liquor News, Australian Hotelier and The Shout. She began her career interning for several women's focused publications, including Vogue and Mamamia, before an interest in bar culture lead her to Food and Beverage Media. Brydie loves learning about innovation in the industry and enjoys expanding her tastes beyond Sauvignon Blanc. She is excited to be writing the stories and news of Australia's incredible hospitality and drinks industry. You can contact Brydie at ballen@intermedia.com.au

Articles by Brydie Allen

Posted on October 6, 2020 (October 6, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Transcribe that! The team behind the Whisky Roundtable on having fun while talking whisky

The Whisky Roundtable sees Alex Dahlenberg, Matt Bailey, Andy Milne and Scott Fitzsimons talking whisky each week and the team tell Bars and Clubs how it got started and the plans for its future…. Continue reading

Posted on September 30, 2020 (October 2, 2020) by Brydie Allen

How the espresso martini exploded into the bar scene

Natasha Capol, Bar Manager at Mr. Wong, describes the history of the espresso martini ahead of International Coffee Day. … Continue reading

Posted on September 29, 2020 (September 29, 2020) by Brydie Allen

London’s Milk & Honey closes

The internationally renowned bar closed its doors for good last weekend because of the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…. Continue reading

Posted on September 29, 2020 (September 29, 2020) by Brydie Allen

‘Becoming a brand ambassador isn’t the end goal’

Former Bacardi ambassador Pete Hollands describes what it’s like to be back at the bar in his new role as The Gresham’s General Manager…. Continue reading

Posted on September 22, 2020 (September 22, 2020) by Brydie Allen

InSitu relaunches after total makeover

It’s the first redesign for the iconic Manly venue in its 20 year history. … Continue reading

Posted on September 22, 2020 (September 22, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Doing things differently at Adams Distillery

One of the two Adams behind the Tasmanian distillery tells Bars and Clubs about their passion for whisky and doing things differently…. Continue reading

Posted on September 21, 2020 (September 25, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Burrow Bar asks ‘would you like minis with that?’

A new initiative from this Sydney bar is supporting the Melbourne hospo industry and COVID-19 EAD through selling mini spirits. … Continue reading

Posted on September 16, 2020 (September 16, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Opening a remote distillery mid-pandemic

How Trish and Andrew Davidson turned a love of drinking G&Ts by the beach into a Broome’s first distillery…. Continue reading

Posted on September 16, 2020 (September 16, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Wollongong bar adds elopements to the menu

The team behind Births & Deaths has come together with a local celebrant friend to become an intimate COVIDSafe wedding venue…. Continue reading

Posted on September 15, 2020 (November 3, 2020) by Brydie Allen

Recipe: The Moontide

One of the recommended serves of Moontide Distillery’s White Pearl Gin…. Continue reading