Megan Wardell

Megan Wardell | Bartender Atlas

Who | Megan Wardell
Where | Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Current Bar | Unknown Caller
Past Bar(s) | –
Favourite Spirit | Bourbon
Favourite Juice | Orange
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Boulevardier
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Mint Julep
Favourite Part of the Job | The special type of people this industry attracts
Favourite After Work Drink | Coors Banquet and an M&M shot
Favourite bar in the world | House of Found Objects (Birmingham, Alabama)
Best known for | Speaking my truth, advocating for myself and others and never backing down.
Favourite “at work” memory | When a couple came into our bar to celebrate their wedding anniversary at the place they met – (our bar after their groups were joined at the same table)

What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Espresso Martini
Favourite thing about your city | Very community oriented, constantly growing and evolving
Favourite drinking song | Here for a Good Time by George Strait
What was the last photo that you took? Tomorrow’s prep list on the whiteboard at work 😅
What is your dream travel destination and why? Montenegro. It looks absolutely beautiful and I love me some Amaro Montenegro!
Any claims to fame? I was the youngest competitor at Speed Rack – Fast Track in Atlanta in 2026. Semi-finalist in the Monin Cup 2026, and won the People’s Choice Award for best cocktail at our local Daiq Off competition in Chattanooga.

Soda or Tonic? Soda
Gibson or Gimlet? Gibson
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked & Famous
Dog person or cat person? Both!!!

Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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