POV: Bartender at a Top London Restaurant
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- čas přidán 2. 03. 2023
- Join bar managers John and Markus behind the bar during a busy evening at Fallow. We had a few regulars and some new guests in this Wednesday night.
'Fallow restaurant is a Contemporary British restaurant serving innovative food and carefully sourced ingredients'
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These guys served more drinks in 30 minutes than my local pub serves in a day 😅
Yo también soy Bartender en Argentina en un salon de eventos y es así en 30min aveces hacemos muchos tragos la gente sorprende
@@Qseyo24 huge respect to you and your team
Its a whole different ball park working on a service bar in a restaurant, especially a busy one like this. Looks fun. Love working the pub or restaurant bar either way. Respect!
@@fastfaps respect to you 🙏
@@patrickdavitt1158 m❤e😮mw😮
Tell me why I only realized half way through the video that we were getting the POV of two bartenders??? Both did phenomenal work.
I was wondering why he sounded French sometimes and English other times 😂 Two different people makes a lot of sense
Both made some cool drinks I guess !
the one with the jacket is the head i guess
@@TheSevenS1207 they are both managers
@@Bas_Lightyear ppppppppppp
As an aspiring high end barman I have to say this is absolutely insane! Workstations are clean, though there’s a mad rush you guys are calm collected and communicate well, I’m highly impressed and aspire to have this level of talent, amazing job boys 👍🏻
As a bartender myself i want to admit that the movement technic is very smooth as well. Great Job
Been a bartender 30yrs now. Must say, this vid most impressive.
It's a real gig. Can make a grand enjoyable living. When you get in the groove w your crew it's like a dance.
Good luck to you Luke!
@@katdog9786 they're in London, let's say they're full time. What would you say they earn annually?
@@jackjack4412 IDK. I'm in US, Great Lakes area. Tourist/seasonal. I average $40/hr w pay and tips. Not sure how they do it across the pond. These guys are straight pros. I would bet its comparable to $60-70/hr. Then you do the math, and work as much or as little as you need/want to.
@@katdog9786 I doubt that, British tipping culture is the absolute worst and in no way comparable to the US. Idk if he's just a bartender or the F&B, but only the latter will get the 70 bucks you assume. You must remember that the 15% service charge they take trickles through the whole gig, from waitress to the dishwasher and is not income tax-free.
As unbelievably as it sounds, that 3rd guy running around there will barely make a living in London.
I'm a bartender. I just got done doing this. Why am I watching it in my free time?
I am watching this after 13 hours service bartender shift. Fucking love it. I love this job
So amazing to see that you love your job !
Same thing for me but only did 9hrs 😂
It's super tiring. Can't do this long term. There's gotta be easier ways to earn a living than standing and keep closing opening bottles.
@@grapefruitsyrup8185 if you consider it "opening and closing bottles" of course it's gonna get tiring. for others it's fun, art and passion
Same here hahaha
The amount of pleases and thank yous is really nice to hear. Great communication.
@@henryt9281 Nope! I live in Jacksonville, I would know 😂
@@henryt9281 people do that in black neighborhoods too, weirdo
Guys, I have to say, Im working as a bartender in classic cocktail bar, and Im absolutely impressed how FUCKING CLEAN is your work, thats just absolutly amazing, fast, efficient, clean work, really really really good job!
It’s all practice and standards!
I’ve never seen the other side of the bar but after reading a few of these similar comments, now I have to pay attention next time. Is it usually that bad?
Just finished my bartending school and looking forward to work in a bar. THIS video just proved me that I’ll love the job! What an amazing set of skills that you guys have. Bravo!
Good Luck!!
Why would you ever waste money on school. You literally could of found empty bottles or asked bars for them bought some cheap shakers and glasses and practiced everyday you would saved thousands. I feel bad you paid dude but oh well done now. Just no need to pay. Bartender is an easy job to learn especially woth all the POV videos out here today. School = Scam
You'll realise in a few years that "bartending school" is a total waste of time, and money.
@J Rhubarb is a very naive way to look at it. Sure, you can learn most things on the job or by research without this, but if they learned valuable skills and confidence from attending some schooling then it isnt a waste in the slightest. If not for knowledge alone then making new contacts and enjoying yourself is a huge part of development as a bartender.
@@FallowLondon Thank you
Now imagine doing this for 5 hours straight. Everyone I work with lives for the busy nights when you forget to check the clock. Great video
As busy and demanding as it looks I think this is one of the best customer service jobs you can have. Positive atmosphere, surrounded by people having a good time and you serve some interesting stuff. Way better than working as a waiter where guests always find something to complain about. Sure, you get drunk guests occasionally but every serious pub has security for those
Literally just saw a comment asking for this then boom, you guys are amazing. I'm a total foodie and I love the content. Thanks for the effort guys. Everything looks beautiful.
This channel is awesome, isn't it?
I saw the comment aswell!!
@@Joshua-px5os me too!
Video was probably shot and ready to go before the comment was made. Just saying.
very good marketing
You guys are delivering to the people FOR the people! This is such a unique, impressive, and elegant way of entertaining and educating people, Bravo! I HAVE to come see you guys
As a bartender I was impressed at the work in the video but also amused at the people at the bar staring, I’m usually a service bartender that works at high volume so I can usually feel the people staring and sometimes get compliments on my speed/efficiency (smooth is fast) but never take the time to look up haha
Same here... Impressed by that guy, we are definitly not doing the same work :)
Yes 1000%. My entire bar at my restaurant becomes a giant service station (no bar crowd until party begins). I’m quick and efficient with no bar back so it’s a thrilling challenge!👏🏽👏🏽 #lefkebarandgrill
We free pour everything at the bar I work at, and I have to say it was a satisfying moment when I finally hit the point where I could count in my head while making a drink and also maintain conversation/taking orders of the bar guests. As someone who multitasking doesn’t come natural to, it’s very rewarding and I feel pretty damn cool when I do it lol and I think people pick up on that because my tips skyrocketed as I became more proficient. Such an interesting job!
Sure its not drunk people not realizing what they are tipping ?
@@yenneferofvengerberg8647 quite possibly! Lmao
@@yenneferofvengerberg8647 😂😂
As a bartender who’s passionate about the craft I hope to achieve this level of excellence working at a bar like this some day
Me too 😃
Wouldn't say is excellent level. Fast for sure. Guy is putting lemon and stuff in drink with bare handa after touching all over
@@itaca4861fallow is one of the top restaurants in London. I’d say it’s excellent level
Absolute weapons. To show the workings of a top end pressured environment like this with a reputation as such is absolutely great and lovely to watch. Really perfect professionals and skilled technicians but it’s also world class communication and team consideration that sets apart..
Style, class, charisma. If this guy was ever my bartender, I’d definitely tip him enough to make anything he wants for himself after his shift, absolutely amazing stuff.
I’ve been a cook, bartender and server over about the 15 years of going to school and this brings back many memories and while I haven’t been in the service industry for decades I still have frequent dreams (nightmares? Haha) of being deep in the weeds. It’s is a pleasure to watch.
The weeds are real, the weeds dreams are also very real. Always reassuring to hear others speak of the weeds lol
@@dillonguelich2737it's not so bad when you're in the weede but time is flowing. But sometimes you're in there and it's like time has stopped LMAO
@@badadamnine1343 FOR REAL lol
Definitely a nightmare for me lol
Sometimes I wake up hearing the ticket machine.
The level of service and craftsmanship is off the charts. I could watch this all day.
I am not a bartender or in a related business, but I would like to say that the hospitality and bits of showmanship were amazing and a very good display of how to run a customer facing function.
More of this please! I could watch your head chef and bartender POV videos for hours. Not sure how much of a pain it is to wear the cameras, but you could put an entire night’s service up and I would watch the entire thing.
I think there is a grey area here. Because not all customers want to be filmed. And you can't ask everyone. Many people want their privacy at least at a bar
theyre in the uk cameras record them 247@@user-dm1sd7fz2b
i think the perfectly clean and organised stations have to be my favourite part. i work the bar at one of the busiest cafes in my city so it’s cool to understand how coordinated and professional you guys are
Amazing. Please, more bar POVS. The head bartender is a pleasure to watch
This is such a cool series of videos I’ve randomly discovered. I would love to see a “day in the life of a prep cook” type video if hasn’t been done yet.
Imagine line cook.. i should start recording
@@calcapone9You should.
I’ve just started a new job (outside of cheffing) and I’ve made it a goal to come and see you guys. Seriously you guys are a force in the industry, and an absolute pleasure to watch. Well done to the whole team at Fallow .
🎉
I am not one for many words.... but please.... please T.T Do more of the Bartender POV. I found you just today and was so incredibly sad that it was the only bartender video on this channel as far as I can see! I love everything about it! Everything was so calm, lovely quiet even if you needed to talk with someone. The Atmosphere was so beautiful, the communication with your colleagues is on point and the cocktail-making was so mesmerizing and exciting. I could have watched hours of it and would never get bored. I really would love to see more of it on this channel and hope you may take this into consideration
The amount of co-ordination between you guys here and the way you all gel together is unreal. Bravo gents
Love you Fallow! All of you there are so great. This channel is amazing!!! It's not so complicated, but always interesting content... which gives a greattt perspective into the restaurant business. I've learned so much from you all; and your energy is amazing. You've completely changed the way I work everyday. Keep it up!
As a top London restaurant, I can confirm this is exactly what it’s like to have a bartender.
6:10 dude and the chick on her phone 🤣☕
Quick moving fast hands like magic
Literally seeing this kind of atmosphere, reminds me of my days behind the bar as Bartender. Cheers mate for amazing video.
Worked as a bartender for 10 years at bars and restaurants. It was a lot of fun. I now do private parties with long list of clients and have 2 other bartenders to help as well. I love the freedom of meeting with the client, personalizing a menu for their gathering and making magic happen.
the way that this combines the actual drinks part of bartending, the talking to customers part, the teamwork, and the slight performance aspect is so impressive to me. i knew bartending was hard but now i have a new level of respect
I don’t usually drink, but this teased me
as someone who has been bartending in "nice" restaurants and bars for awhile. one thing ive always tried to stress is organized and cleanliness. Id fucking loveeee to work here.
Man you are such a great youtuber... Literally deliver what viewers wants....❤️ .
Big respect to bartenders in these types of places, they go absolutely nonstop. I worked as a barrunner in one of these places quite near fallow and the amount of pressure the bartenders were under some nights was ridiculous, they would easily make several hundred cocktails a regular night, probably much more on busier nights, alongside other drinks as well. This video was really nice to see, I forget what the energy is like.
My dream job was never something like being a cop or a medic, ive always LOVED the idea of being a bartender. 6 to 8 years later looks like i still love it.
Skills on display here. I want to try every drink!
Being an aspiring bartender this video feels so relaxing and knowledgeable to me💯
You stay so clean ! When I was a line cook I did all the brick oven pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, and then there was someone on grill and 2 or 3 on sauté. I was ALWAYS covered in flour and CONSTANTLY wiping my area down. 😂 Your videos give me flashbacks, and I LOVE it. Thank you so much for the content. Maybe someday I'll get to try your restaurant .
Can you guys please do one more of these, these are so extremely entertaining to watch!
exactly what i needed during my all nighter break for an exam!! this makes me happy
Bartending seems like the most stressful job ever but at the same time the most fun and fulfilling job. It's insane how hard you have to work and the hours are deadly but the passion you can share with the customers, the smiles you can bring and the deliciousness you taste on a daily basis must be worth destroying your body every night
Reminds me of my bartending time in London when I was in my mid 20's.
Totally different, and very rewarding career now, but those times were my pinnacle of happiness and satisfaction. Good times.
Awesome work my friend
Amazing. Really gives a brilliant POV into how stressful a job in the F&B industry can be. The service industry is one of the toughest yet you find the most brilliant souls working there, all to make a customer happy. Brilliant stuff. 👏 👏 👏
I don't know a single alphabet about bartending. but this video, the aura, the vibe, the energy makes me want to leave everything behind and become a bar tender. but I don'tthink I have 1% of the organisational skills that this man showed.
Love it. Great vid showing the hard work and energy it takes to run an operation.
Cleaning while working service is an absolute craft. Keep up a clean, efficient bar.
I work in a theatre bar and it gets crazy, 400-500 people waiting to be served in a small amount of time, love the thrill
It's a pleasure to watch this, love everything, especially the atmosphere and technique, would love to visit someday!
Thank you guys!
They both have such unique styles and finesse I admire the work yall put into it!
Watched this video last night and it made me a better bartender today.
Markus is too smooth with it
Looks super stressful and busy work 😂 props to you being able to do this!
I was bartender too and you throw me back 10 years ago...Thanks :) You're good bartender :) Many many many tips for you :)
Used to watch these kind of videos during the madness of 2020. So relaxing
Love how punctual they are about putting things back
Could you guys also do a video on the bar itself? Cocktail stations/cooling etc. Would love it!
Always a pleasure to watch professionals at work.
gotta love that quick thing at @1:02. patient and quick. no rushing or barking. just waits until the fridge is clear and then puts the tub back in.
can we get more POV plsss i love it no edit just pure pov ;-;
The professional courtesy they have with each other is my favorite thing. This is how I speak to my colleagues and it does wonders for team cohesion and the guest experience. I was regarded by many to be one of the best bartenders in my city, and people would turn down sitting at a table immediately in favor of waiting up to 90 mins to sit at my bar, and I think the way I spoke to my coworkers was a substantive part of that. Of course they like good drinks, and watching the precision, speed, attention to detail, and ability to multitask, but seeing someone so busy take the time to be so polite is one of those things you just love to see.
dang memorizing all those drinks must have taken some work, you guys are crazy good at your job! It was very entertaining to watch as well.
I love how everyone seems to be having a great time even the folks working.
Love the clear concise movements!! The night didn’t seem like very much shaken cocktails
Bar just as nice as that kitchen
Bartender spilling juices into the ice well is pretty comical at 17:20.
Love watching the people at the bar getting excited about their drink
IDK How I came this point and why I am watching but it keeps me innn crazy
This man just rizzed me up through the screen with his bartending skills
farget
Im curious how they are ringing in all of these peoples orders. Unless I'm blind, I don't see them using a computer to track who is drinking what and eating what.
Extremely talented and focused ❤ they know each detail about their place and keeping there place well cleaned and organised wow so soothing havinh fun to see their work learning from them❤thankyou
batched cocktails behind a bar are lifesavers i love it
I love the way the bars are set up for you guys. I’ve heard that in England and Europe these are the normal setups. Our bars in America are so inefficient in my opinion
not all bars are like this here, depends where you go really either a restaurant or a pub or just a bar. I don't know what american bars are like but i definitely feel as if they aren't too different
@@matthegreat9765I've lived in both countries. The bar setups are generally not so different, I'm not sure what they're on about. Like you said it really depends on what type of a place it is, and even then the setup can change drastically from place to place. Which is true for every other country I've lived in or visited as well.
I worked as a bartender for a fine dining restaurant as my first bartending role but they didn't bother to train me up and I got a harsh firing lol and now looking at bar roles just pisses me off. But this POV is amazing and especially with the fancy tricks
bruh
That bar station is godly. So functional and clean.
28 minutes of my life spent in joy watching this! thank you!
28 minutes of your life ok s!
Amazing content! As others have mentioned a server/waiter POV would be awesome. Although I could see it being a bit odd for the customers and therefore not as feasible.
Great work! It's only 28 min but I have anxiety watching the rush haha and I'm not even working. I give credit to yall bc I would have quit 🤣 great vid! Excellent work!
We need MORE of these videos!!
10:51
Finally, the correct way of opening a bottle of champagne!
That alien right hand
I run a restaurant here in Oregon. I feel the tension. Exciting yet keeping your composure is the most important.
17:10 the sound of the bottle being opened😂
As a craft cocktail bartender that works at a high-end and incredibly high volume hotel, this is my life. I love it and hate it. But mostly I love it. And the pay.. $1200 in a single night bartending for a large corporate sales group recently. This is in the U.S, midwest area. This trade can be so incredibly lucrative in the right place. Love the footage guys. Cheers
Hey mate, would you mind describing it a little more? I currently do de same thing, just in my home country, and I was just recently thinking about going abroad. I would love to hear some details, like how much prep you do a day, are you the one who comes up with the some of the cocktails/menu,how many days/hours a week you work,what kind of bar is it, was it hard to get the job etc. cheers man💓
@@rudolfszam7099 Sorry for the long delayed reply mate. I meant to get back to you and, well, was busy slinging drinks! Prep work is fairly simple for us, we're focused mostly on classics but the sheer volume is so high that we can't even be bothered to press our own juices. Usually showing up 1-1 ½ hours early to make syrups, unload the liquor order, fruits/garnishes, ice, polishing, the usual really. Bartenders in the states make faaar more than those aboard to my knowledge. Whereas we are paid only $3.50/hour, all of our money comes from tips. Which generally speaking, is roughly 22% of the total bill.
When you're dealing with expensive cocktails and highly expensive scotch pours, the total can add up quick. So on a total bill of about $300, which can happen pretty easily, I'll expect to make $60 off that table.
Due to the nature of Hotels, and being one of the more prestigious hotels in the city, we get a ton of corporate events, wedding crowds, etc that come piling in. Any wedding, party, event going on in the hotel is autogratted 22%. Meaning our tip is already counted in the total on the bill. And very often, guests will not realize this and tip on top of that, often netting us a 42%(+) tip on each bill.
@@rudolfszam7099 I work alongside a few other bartenders to work on the menu, usually entailing 1 or 2 new monthly featured cocktails. I'll average anywhere from 30-40hours a week and take home roughly $1300-$2,000 a week after taxes are taken out.
Honestly, there's some luck of the draw when it comes to securing positions like this. Make no mistake, the better you are at your craft, the better money you'll generally make, as you can go just about anywhere. But there was some luck, and some schmoozing to get in. Highly suggest if you do this, get into Hotels. Prominent Hotels that see many guests. The benefits are great as well. Cheers.
ang galang nmn ng lead bartender na to tsaka he remains calm under pressure, i like his professionalism👍👍 i learn from him..
What a atmosphere taken me back to my days as a bartender.drinks for life
I like how people who spend more money on their food seem to care less about the cook touching it. In the fast food and small kitchens I have worked customers would go through the roof if I would have dropped a measuring spoon in their drink and had to fish it out with my hand. Yet this guy can do it right in front of the lady and get away with it.
I just use my hands to scoop the ice as a power move
I can watch Markus all day bartending
I'd love to see more of these two!
These guys are so polite for being in a high-end, high pressure restaurant setting.
More bar content, please!
I'd love to work in a busy bar like this at night. I always wanted to be a bartender.
I would not think how can I love this content! What a work it is! thanks!
i never thought scooping ice could be so satisfying
10:25 that laugh 😂😂
This is great! I would love to see a Waiters POV vid, they are often an overlooked part of a restaurant!
A place for everything and everything in its place. Love a well-prepped bar well!