Giorgio Bargiani

Assistant Director of Mixology at the Connaught Bar, London

“The secret ingredient of our martinis is the time we give our guests” - Giorgio Bargiani

In this episode I sit down with Giorgio Bargiani, one of the defining faces behind modern mixology. 

Assistant Director of Mixology at London’s Connaught Bar, and 2023 International Bartender of the Year, Giorgio brings the spirit of la dolce vita to every glass. 

Born in Pisa, he pours with that unmistakable Italian instinct for ritual, beauty, and pleasure. In his hands, a cocktail is never just a drink - it is mood, memory, and a reason to stay a little longer.

Heading Down Under for the Maybe Cocktail Festival this April, Giorgio Bargiani opens up about life beyond the bar - from growing up in Pisa, to the challenges of moving to London to pursue bartending, and how a childhood in hospitality ultimately led him behind the bar.

Giorgio’s social cause is The Drinks Trust UK, a trade charity providing financial assistance, emotional support, and opportunity for growth to drinks industry people. They aim to alleviate hardship, improve wellbeing, and support professional development for all hospitality colleagues.