Bar Stars Happy Hour

About Bar Stars Happy Hour

If you're in the Bar, Restaurant, or Entertainment Industries, this podcast is for you! The Bar Stars Happy Hour Podcast is for bar people, by bar people. This podcast is your personal happy hour, and will provide you with a well-deserved break from the day-to-day grind. The service and hospitality industries are hard work, and it is not for everyone. We have everything from educational episodes to interviews from Industry professionals from all over the world and we share stories, tips, tricks, and have a lot of fun along the way. Anything can happen at Happy Hour! Cheers!

Publisher

Tom Alley

Category

arts · comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Jun 2020

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 57 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   The Psychology Of Menu Design with Tom Alley

   Ever wondered why, and how, some Bar or Restaurant menus just seem to pull you in, while others leave you staring blankly? That’s the magic of menu psychology and engineering at work. In this episode, I break down the art and science of designing the perfect bar and restaurant menu that not only showcases your offerings but also guides your guests’ choices in subtle, clever ways. Mastering this can turn your Bar or Restaurant into a playground of happy customers and flowing orders. Support th...

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   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bar Terms Everyone Should Know with Tom Alley

   Bar lingo can feel like its own secret dialect, but mastering it can transform the way bartenders, servers, and even guests navigate a night out. In this episode, Tom breaks down the essential terms, phrases, and bits of industry slang that every hospitality pro should know. Whether you're behind the bar or simply sitting at one, understanding this vocabulary will help you communicate more clearly and keep service running smoothly. Tom also dives into another installment of his cocktail book ...

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   2 Dec 2025

   10 Things Great Bartenders Know How To Do with Tom Alley

   It's time to level up. In this episode, Tom covers the essential traits and behaviors that all great bartenders have in common. If you learn these, you will no doubt be well on your way to becoming a Bar Star. There are many things bartenders need to learn to be proficient at their craft, and all of them are attainable with effort, practice, and having pride in what you do. Bartending is a profession in which you should always be learning, open to new ideas, and expanding your knowledge of th...

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Bar Terms Everyone Should Know with Tom Alley

Published 7 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Instead of a rum and Coke, you say Captain and Coke. Instead of a whiskey and Coke, you say a Jack and Coke. You're calling out the name. That's what a cold drink is. A dry shake. What is a dry shake? A dry shake simply means to shake a drink vigorously without using ice. Commonly used for cocktails that incorporate eggs. A wet shake means is shaking with ice. A lot of times you use egg whites or aquafaba. You can dry shake to emulsify it. Then you add ice and wet shake it. You can also do the reverse. A wet shake, strain it out, dry shake. A fizz. What is a fizz? Fizz are sour drinks with the addition of seltzer or soda water. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

71 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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