Dillon
Director & Co-Founder
Email: dillon@raisethebarglasgow.com
Dillon is the Director and Founder at Raise the Bar. Despite his youthful appearance, Dillon is a veteran in the hospitality industry – having started in ‘Citation’ in 2009. It was here that Dillon learned how to make his first ever cocktail, a ‘Raspberry Collins’ Ever since then Dillon has been intrigued by cocktails.In 2015 Dillon was part of the Bar Apprentice programme in Scotland. This involved weeks of mentorship from experts in different drinks, teaching those involved more about the art of mixology. The culmination of this course was when Dillon created his first signature cocktail, a ‘Ginger Monk’ which features on our signature menu at Raise the Bar Glasgow.
Dillon has worked in various cocktail bars over the years, however his greatest challenge to date was launching ‘The Spiritualist’ as bar manager in 2016. Boasting a gantry of over 300 spirits, this was the biggest gantry in Scotland and created a fantastic opportunity for Dillon to learn more about a great variety of drinks.
His passion for mixology spurred him into deciding to launch Raise the Bar. Dillon hopes he can share his passion for mixology with others, using his skills to create exciting drinks that they can enjoy.
Andy
Events Manager
Email: andy@raisethebarglasgow.com
Andy joined the team in 2020, bringing a wealth if experience after working in some of the West End of Glasgow’s busiest bars.Whether it’s developing cocktails or enjoying himself, Andy’s often found with one of Scotland’s finest whiskys in his hand and he claims that there’s no cocktail more enjoyable than a well-made Old Fashioned.
Whether it’s a private party or a corporate event, Andy will be sure to shake up some of the finest cocktails for you and your guests.
Chloe
Mixologist
Aidan
Mixologist
Aidan is a booze chemist with a PHD in the correlation between Tequila and bad decisions.Starting his bartending career serving plastic cups of vodka with coke in ‘The Arches’, over a few years and more than a few beers, he somehow managed to find his way to ‘The Spiritualist’ and into the position of head bartender. He has recently returned to the UK from Canada where he was taking the Canadian Bar Scene by storm.
For Aidan no spirit is off limits, no infusion is too weird, no concoction is impossible…
Jessica
Mixologist
Jordan
Mixologist
Jordan has a passion for classic cocktails with a contemporary twist.By day, Jordan is a gin specialist utilising his expertise in pairing the finest premium Scottish gins with the perfect accompaniment and garnish. By night, you will find him enjoying his tipple of choice – any rum based cocktail imaginable, he especially loves the taste and simplicity of a ‘treacle’.
With over 7 years experience in the industry, and a flair for taking unique ingredients and creating something tantalisingly tasty for all, Jordan truly is a superior mixologist with a passion for perfection.
Martha
Mixologist
Martha is the baby of the team- joining Raise The Bar in summer 2020 in her first role as a mixologist (learning from the best). What she lacks in experience, she makes up for with enthusiasm and is rapidly extending her cocktail repertoire.Martha enjoys supporting clients to become mini mixologists at their events and can often be found having a dance behind the bar.
Martha enjoys drinking Pornstar Martinis & Cosmopolitans but she enjoys almost anything with vodka in it. Her favourite cocktails to make are from the Raise The Bar Signature menus as she enjoys chatting customers through how to make these drinks as well as turning her hand to something new.
Jack
Mixologist
Jack is one of our successful graduates from our Mixology Apprenticeship. With a love for cocktails, Jack has joined Raise The Bar Glasgow to develop his home-bartender skills and gain more experience in the field of mixology.Jack’s favourite cocktails is a ‘Miami Vice’ which is a cross-breed between a ‘Strawberry Daquiri’ and a “Pina Colada’.
Jack also enjoys heading to ‘The Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn’ on Bath Street where he enjoys sipping on some ‘Rum and Ting’ and listening to their great selection of music. He is also partial to a game of fussball and one of their infamous ‘Zombie’ cocktails on his visits.
Amber
Mixologist
Amber has been working in the hospitality industry for about 5 years now and has pretty much seen every combination of drink.Her favourite cocktail definitely is dependant on the season. In the darker months Amber’s favourite is a classic Old Fashioned but in the summer, you’ll find her scouting the city for that year’s best ‘Mojito’.
Having a big sweet tooth, Amber’s signature cocktail would be a ‘Salted Caramel Flat White Martini’, an indulgent twist on a classic ‘Espresso Martini’, mixing Baileys, Salted Caramel Stoli Vodka and a double espresso to make you feel less guilty about dessert.
Tony
Mixologist
Tony is one of our mixologists at Raise the Bar. He has spent the last 4 years immersing himself in the hospitality industry.He has worked in various roles throughout the industry varying from high end cocktail bars to the fast paced restaurant service. This has allowed him to pick up valuable skills and knowledge that he has brought into the company.Tony’s favourite drinks vary day to day but he is a fan of a rum and coke, he also finds it hard to beat a classic Mojito.Bethany
Mixologist
Bethany joined the Raise The Bar team in 2020, bringing five years of experience to the team.Bethany has worked in cocktail bars across Glasgow and has developed various drinks menus (and signature cocktails) to suit various clienteles.
Bethany’s signature cocktail is a Bloody Bethany (her take on a Bloody Mary), expect chilli vodka, sherry, tomato & chilli shrub, a port float and pray that you can handle the heat.
Adam
Mixologist
Demi
Mixologist
Linden
Mixologist
Linden has been working in the industry since 2016 mixing up drinks in and around Glasgow’s West End. Starting out in bar work to get his way through uni, he has worked his way up to managing the newly opened El Jefe’s Tequila & Taqueria where he serves some of the best Margaritas in Glasgow.Linden is also a national cocktail competition finalist and certified whisky ambassador. Linden will often be found sipping on a nice Tequila or Single Malt, or if cocktails are on the menu an Americano.
Cloe
Mixologist
Cloe is our new apprentice of the team, With a love for cocktails and getting creative, Cloe has joined the Raise The Bar team to develop her passion and gain more experience in the field of mixology.Cloe is super excited to join our lovely team to bring something fun and a little different to your special occasions!
Cloe’s go-to cocktail is between either a fruity ‘Pornstar Martini’ or a more simple and basic ‘Long Vodka’
