GIORGIO GERVASONI
At the heart of Straight Up Bar Services is Giorgio Gervasoni — an internationally recognized bartender, consultant, and hospitality professional with over a decade of experience shaping award-winning venues across Australia, Europe, and the United States.
From the vibrant coffee scene of Melbourne to the world-class cocktail culture of Sydney’s Maybe Sammy — ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars — Giorgio has built his career around one idea: that hospitality is more than service; it’s a craft. A conversation. An experience worth remembering.
After years of creating menus, training teams, and developing beverage programs for some of the most celebrated bars in the world, Giorgio founded Straight Up Bar Services in New York City to share that knowledge with venues ready to evolve. His goal is simple — to help operators design spaces and systems that feel as good to work in as they do to drink in.
Drawing on international experience and a meticulous eye for detail, Giorgio brings both creative vision and operational discipline to every project. Whether it’s a new opening, a rebrand, or a staff training program, his approach blends storytelling, structure, and soul — all served Straight Up.
GLOBAL REACH
Based in New York City, collaborating with partners across Australia, Europe, and the United States.
Our work blends international perspective with local insight — helping venues craft programs that resonate across cultures.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Part of the creative teams behind internationally awarded venues featured in The World’s 50 Best Bars, Tales of the cocktail, Top 500 Bars.
Our experience spans concept launches, menu creation, and brand storytelling for globally recognized hospitality leaders.
WHAT WE DO
Concept Development · Beverage Strategy · Coffee Program Design · Staff Training · Brand Storytelling
Every project combines operational expertise and creative vision to build hospitality programs that endure — Straight Up.
10+ Years. 3 Continents. 1 Philosophy.
Precision, storytelling, and consistency — served Straight Up.
Before founding Straight Up Bar Services, Giorgio was part of the creative and operational team — and served as Venue Manager — at Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, one of the world’s most awarded cocktail bars. During his tenure, the venue earned global recognition for its innovation, service, and consistency, becoming a benchmark for modern hospitality.
The World’s 50 Best Bars
#26 — 2024 → The World’s 50 Best Bars
#15 — 2023 · Best Bar in Australasia → Broadsheet
#29 — 2022 · Best Bar in Australasia → Sydney Morning Herald
#22 — 2021 · Best Bar in Australasia → Broadsheet
#11 — 2020 · Best Bar in Australasia → The Shout
Art of Hospitality Award — 2019 (World’s Best Hospitality) → 50 Best Official Feature
Top 500 Bars
#8 — 2024 → Bars & Clubs
#1 — 2023 → Hospitality Magazine
#17 — 2022 → Australian Bartender
Tales of the Cocktail – Spirited Awards
World’s Best Cocktail Menu — Top 4, 2025 → Tales of the Cocktail
Best International Bar Team — 2022 → Bars & Clubs
Best New International Cocktail Bar — 2019 → Bars & Clubs