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Keegan McGregor

Who | Keegan McGregor
Where | Halifax, Canada
Current Bar | Highwayman
Past Bar(s) | Field GuideThe Adelaide Oyster House (St. John’s, NL)
Favourite Spirit | I love them all equally, but I’ve been known to have a glass of scotch or tequila
Favourite Juice | Grapefruit
Favourite Classic Cocktail | A 3:1 Gin Martini or a simple Daiquiri
Favourite Part of the Job | Being able to connect with strangers has also been one of my favourite parts of the job. We have a chance to learn from one another, or if anything, share a laugh.
Favourite After Work Drink | Depends on the day, but a glass of water always goes down well.
Favourite at Home Drink | Coffee, a can of soda, and a neat spirit.
Favourite bar in the world | Gift Shop in Toronto, or wherever H is. He unknowingly made me fall in love with Gin Martinis.
Best known for | Maritime hospitality, bad jokes, and ice cold martinis
Favourite “at work” memory | Honestly, there’s too many. After 15 years of being behind the bar, I still laugh at when Nickleback came into the small music venue I worked at.

What do you collect? Been trying to purge a lot lately, but we’ve been collecting magnets at work lately.
Favourite thing about your city? While Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, we still seems to keep a small town mentality. We have a strong and supportive community that looks out for one another, and do our best to make a mark on the world.
What was the last photo that you took? The prep list for the next bartender
Where was last place you traveled? Jalisco, Mexico for vacation, Toronto for work
Any claims to fame? Winning World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2024

Lager or IPA? Lager
Sparkling or Flat? Sparkling
Miami or Mexico City? Mexico City
Olive or Twist? Twist

Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find him: Instagram