Anna Sebastian spotlights London’s influence on global bar culture
Greek premium mixer brand, Three Cents, has premiered the fourth episode of its Bar Attitude by Three Cents series. The bar-cumentary is a tribute to bar culture that aims to celebrate different cities’ nightlife through the eyes of iconic bartenders of the world. The latest instalment follows Anna Sebastian – founder of global consultancy agency, Anna Sebastian Hospitality, and non-profit organisation, Celebrate Her – exploring London’s famed bar scene.
The episode takes a journey through industry trailblazer Anna’s distinguished career; from her formative years at London’s most prestigious hotel bars to founding a global luxury beverage consultancy. The documentary examines Anna’s perspective on London’s bar industry, exploring the true meaning of hospitality and how legendary establishments, including the likes of The Savoy, The Langham and The Dorchester, have shaped the capital’s cocktail culture.
Anna is joined by influential industry voices including Emma Murphy, Co-founder of Hacha and Mirror Margarita, and Sandrae Lawrence, The Cocktail Lovers Co-founder. Together they discuss the importance of diversity within the industry, with Giulia Cuccurollo, Head Bartender at The Langham, adding her take on fostering community within bartenders. The episode covers Anna’s work leading Celebrate Her, a non-profit organisation, dedicated to building a better industry through education, wellbeing and community.
Erik Lorincz features in the episode to give a glimpse into his career working as the Bartender and Founder of Kwant Mayfair, and how London’s hotel bars set the global standard for cocktail excellence. Lucia Montanelli, Bar Manager at The Dorchester’s Vesper Bar, also joins to share her view on the art of hospitality, delivering five-star service and how the team created the bar’s iconic martini.
The episode is available to view in full on the Three Cents YouTube Channel, with reels going live on both the brand and Anna’s Instagram channel centred on three distinct themes from the episode including, ‘London’s Spirit’, ‘Iconic Bars’ and ‘Women in Bartending’.
Anna Sebastian says “It was great to collaborate with Bar Attitude by Three Cents and feature on its London edition, showcasing the bar culture in my home town. London is truly a city where you can be whoever you want and that has also pioneered and influenced the global bar scene for decades. I wanted to use the platform to shine a light on topics and places that mean the most to me, from diversity and community in the industry to how hospitality is really at the heart of what we do. “
George Bagos, Co-founder and General Manager of Three Cents, adds “The Bar Attitude by Three Cents series was launched to give recognition to those who are paving the way in mixology, whilst also showing how their local cities have set global trends. We’re thrilled to give Anna the stage in the fourth instalment and shed light, not just on her successful career, but the important work she’s doing to make the industry a safer and fairer place for all.”
Made by bartenders for bartenders, Three Cents is committed to giving a voice to those that pioneer and develop the cocktail industry in their home city and beyond. The latest Bar Attitude by Three Cents episode marks the fourth instalment, with previous documentaries featuring Nikos Bakoulis in Athens, Dom Carella in Milan and Danil Nevsky in Barcelona. As part of Three Cents dedication to backing the best bars across the globe, this year it also announced a partnership as the exclusive mixer partner for ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’. Lasting three years, Three Cents will serve its range of flavoured sodas and tonics at the prestigious industry awards.
