Whether you are in to enjoy one of our venues classic cocktails or looking to try one of Cal’s new creations during his time with the Mercantile Group prepare to be wowed.Ĭal is a 27-year-old bartender and the first Irish bartender to have placed in the top ten in the Diageo World Class Competition after being crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2021 Ireland. From cocktail menu curation to bar layouts, Cal has got it covered. During his role, Cal will create and run a group wide comprehensive training program to ensure each of our mixologists are shaking up cocktails like the best in the business. Cal joins The Mercantile Group acting as Group Beverage Manager, the lead on all things drink related for each of our fantastic venues. Introducing the latest addition to The Mercantile Group, Cal Byrne.
