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Hi friends! We’re hosting our first guest shift at Stone & Soil on June 3rd, 2026. From 7 to 10pm join us for a special night with Ryan Noreiks from @caretakers.cottage and Stefano Filardi from @maybe_sammy_sydney behind the bar Come taste a little of Australia in NoMad @altamuradistilleries @hennessy @moetchandon @woodinvillewhiskeyco @mijentatequila @perrier #GuestShift #maybesammy #caretakerscottage #australiancocktails #BarTakeover

Future Proof Adelaide closed out the 2026 series with more than 500 hospitality professionals in the room. The energy from the community was undeniably passionate, engaged, and hungry to keep raising the bar. From panels that dug into strategy, culture, and venue identity, immersive supplier activations, and deep diving masterclasses, one theme cut through every panel and every conversation. Hospitality moves forward through creativity, and collaboration. Thank you to the venues, suppliers, and leaders who helped turn Future Proof into an incredible platform for our industry. Here's to the future!

Gate Closed ✈️ - Ketel One - Cucumber Brine - Aloe Vera Tonic - Dry Vermouth Crushed Ice - “Sunscreen” Spray A daytime Ketel One serve inspired by the moment after you miss your flight — when the stress disappears and there’s nothing left to do except relax. Built around Ketel One Vodka’s silky texture and subtle citrus lift, this cocktail reinterprets my favourite travel order: a dirty martini with tonic. Finished with a sunscreen spray being a sensory reminder that even though the gate has closed… you’re still on holiday. #keteloneaustralia #worldclassaustralia

Tag. You’ve been spotted at Future Proof Adelaide. Swipe or hit the link in bio for first release, from a night that brought together more than 500 from across Adelaide’s hospitality community to close out our 2026 Future Proof series. From venue operators and bartenders to suppliers and brand partners, the room was filled with people passionate about pushing the industry forward and backing the community around them. Insightful panels, packed masterclasses, immersive activations and plenty of memorable moments kept the energy high throughout the night, with every corner of the event offering something new to discover. Adelaide brought the energy to sign off in style. More highlights to come.

‘Twas the night before Future Proof; when all through the house… Here’s your lineup, it’s not Christmas, it’s better. Talent, drinks and show is what you’ll get tomorrow at Future Proof Adelaide. This is your very LAST chance to get yourself a front row seat. Don’t miss it…

MAYBE FESTIVAL 2026 🇦🇺 @maybe_cocktail_festival DAY 4-5-6 And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better… the second half of the week was the best description of what we do at Sanchez . From Sri Lanka, the boys from @smoke.bitters @don_peachy took over with pure creativity, and hospitality powered by @herradurateq @idrink_therefore_idram @samkirkmtl . Bringing some curry vibes and tropical flavours. And closing our Friday night @sipandguzzlenyc @mightyschneidey @sam_i__ham , recently crowned #1 in North America’s 50 Best Bars… yeah this guys are crazy. Absolute class behind the stick, sponsored by @elijahcraig and @tequilaocho @grantshearon . You could feel why they’re at the top. Tomato bombs, green doctors and Crocodile Dundee were smashing that night. Then straight out of Mexico, @kaitodelvalle representing with @cointreau_au @spirits_platform , some of my fav drinks of the week. Technique on point, flavours speaking loud… Mexico doing what Mexico does best 🇲🇽, bringing some legends of the industry overseas @klawklaw @kimberly.fenton And of course… @benja_benja No words needed. Just respect. A true legend of Mexican hospitality, bringing that warmth, that energy, that presence… powered by @mezcalsancosme Also big love to the Melbourne brunch lads @pullingcorks @caretakers.cottage @byrdimelb @lukewookie , and @aboveboardbarmelb what a vibe, what a crew. Proper hospitality, no shortcuts. Feeling grateful to share space, stories, and a few too many drinks with all of you, specially with @condecoration my sensei, maestro, mentor, el jefe, my broda in his last shift at sanchez after share with him 3 years working together. I ended up without voice since Friday night, but I wasn’t an issue to share this festival with you guys, waiting to see you soon, this is what it’s about. Mucho amor always ❤️ Your Primo Sanchez team love you all 🇲🇽🫵🏽

BAR US (BKK) x Caretaker’s Cottage Monday, 27 April
 From Bangkok to the Cottage. Hailing from Bangkok, Bar Us is one of the world’s most talked-about cocktail bars — currently ranked 15th in The World’s 50 Best Bars and known for reshaping what a cocktail can be. Founded by creatives-turned-bartenders Taln & Aum. Expect bold, savoury, and deeply unexpected flavours — fermented, distilled, clarified — drinks that lean closer to a kitchen than a bar, built on local produce and precision. For three hours only, they bring it to us. 🏡 Caretaker’s Cottage 📆 27th April 🕘 9PM - 12AM Sponsored by the ever amazing @clubsuntoryoceania

Melbourne’s best behind the bar (and booth) at @elprimosanchezsydney to kick off the final day of the @maybe_cocktail_festival (written with a tear in our eye 🥲) — @aboveboardbarmelb , @caretakers.cottage and @byrdimelb . @ketelone cocktails and a DIY bottomless brunch station situation to fuel the night ahead 🪩🌮🍸 Brought to you by @ketelone .

Mayhaps festival. PEPREGO @stefano_catino you should get Ray Ban to sponsor you at this point.

Stop scrolling. You don’t want to miss this. Future Proof Melbourne delivered our biggest Melbourne event yet, with close to 700 hospitality professionals coming together for an evening of drinks, discovery and meaningful industry conversation. From thought provoking panels to standout brand activations, tastings and immersive experiences, the energy across the room was unmatched. The brands showed up and so did the trade. A room full of incredible people connecting, sharing ideas and discussion that propels our industry into the future. Adelaide, you’re up.

The Paramount Future Proof event last night was a phenomenal coming together of brands, industry experts, and invaluable discussions about the current state of bars, booze and consumer behaviour. Huge props to @paramountliquor for putting on an exceptional event and hosting some wonderful thought leaders and speakers.

Tag. You’ve been spotted at Future Proof  Swipe for the goods and discover the evening that was for drinks, discovery and discussion.   Melbourne showed up in full force for our biggest Future Proof yet, with more than 700 from across the hospitality community coming together under one very large roof.   It was an evening built on connection, where conversations flowed as easily as the drinks, new ideas were shared and familiar faces reconnected alongside new ones.   From immersive brand experiences to live music and hands on masterclasses, every corner of the room offered something to explore.   More to come. Adelaide, you’re next.