CROSSROADS

hospitality consulting

Serve consistent, innovative, high

quality cocktails at high volume

As two former Top50 bartenders and the authors of Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails, Crossroads Consultancy designs, installs, and runs educational seminars for custom cocktail on tap systems - so you can get more liquid to lips while maintaining the craftsmanship and quality of your brand.

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Proudly Supporting Industry Leaders

  • Service slows down during peak hours

  • There’s more room for error and inconsistent serves

  • Inefficient prep time and waste eat into margins

  • Higher labour intensity recipe during service

On average, it takes over 1 minute to build and serve a cocktail - this costs you in more ways than one


What if we told you we could bring that time down to 8 seconds?

A system, a science, and a competitive advantage - on tap

Consistency at Scale
Give customers the same experience - every pour, every venue, every time

Built for Service
Serve with speed, reduce training needs, and manage high volumes - without sacrificing quality

Flexible Engagement
Whether it’s just a design, or the full build, install, and support - based on your specific needs and budget

Science Backed Serves
Our expertise and research in carbonation is the foundation for our designs and innovative approach

Designed for the people who care about how drinks actually get served

Independent Bars & New Openings
Increase profit, while maintaining quality and exciting serves.

Brand Events & Activations
More liquid to lips, faster service, stronger brand moments.

Hospitality Groups & Hotels
Consistent cocktails across venues with less training and waste.

Choose the right level of support for you

Virtual Consulting Call

Talk us through your system and we can guide you to the perfect setup.

£100/hour

    • An hour long video call to get an overview of your system

    • Any follow ups as needed

    • Quick fixes

    • Initial issues identification

    • General advice

Enhancing The Existing Setup

If your system doesn’t work just right we can help you fix it or even convert a beer one to cocktails.



Starting at £1000

    • Identification of existing issue

    • Troubleshooting focused training

    • Technical support

    • Budget-conscious operators

    • Technically capable teams

    • Remote/International builds

Custom System + Install

A custom tap system designed and built for your space and service style
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Starting at £2000

    • Custom design for your venue

    • Equipment selection + sourcing

    • Installation + troubleshooting

    • Independent Bars

    • Existing setup upgrades

    • Venues adding carbonation or draft capacity

Turnkey Draft Cocktail System

The full package - you get design, sourcing, install, training, and menu creation.


Starting at £5000

    • In person site survey

    • System design + spec

    • Equipment selection + sourcing

    • Installation + troubleshooting

    • Draft menu development/guidance

    • Staff training and education

    • 6 months remote support

    • New Openings

    • Full Refurb Projects

    • Festivals

    • Trade Shows

    • High Volume Activations

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The results speak for themselves

  • An empty modern bar with a white marble counter, light wood bar stools, bottles of alcohol on shelves, hanging pendant lights, and contemporary artwork on the walls.

    The Morris

    Manchester, UK

    Listed on the Top 50 UK Cocktail Bars in their first year of operation, The Morris is a three-level venue with fantastic cocktails on tap.

    We consulted on the draught dispense system as well as provided extensive, two-day training two the team on everything force-carbonation prior to the venue opening the doors to public for the first time.

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  • Bright illuminated sign on a black surface reads: 'WORLD CLASS LEBANON 2026' against a brick wall with industrial lighting and ventilation duct overhead.

    Diageo World Class 2026

    The World Class Competition, presented by Diageo, is widely recognised as the most prestigious bartending competition in the world.

    For the 2026 edition, we were commissioned by the Diageo MENA team to design and judge a bespoke carbonation challenge for:

    Quarter Finals – Dubai, UAE

    Semi Finals – Beirut, Lebanon

    What many perceive as a complex, intimidating technique became accessible, structured, and creatively liberating. Within a single day, participants moved from theory to confident execution, producing drinks with sharper flavour definition, refined texture, and stronger overall balance. Even more importantly, the system allowed them to focus on hospitality and storytelling instead of struggling with mechanics.

    This is the essence of our service.

  • A hand holding a glass of beer under a gold beer tap in a bar or brewery setting.

    TapLine

    Dubai, UAE

    An all-tap cocktail concept, appearing as a speakeasy below a hotspot steakhouse in DIFC area of Dubai.

    We visited TapLine to improve carbonation consistency and dispense quality by troubleshooting existing problems, recommending equipment and service improvements and training the team on science, practicalities and good practices regarding formulating, batching and carbonating optimal kegged cocktails.‬

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  • Campari Academy

    Campari Academy

    London, UK / Athens, GR / Berlin, DE / Edinburgh, UK

    We do not deliver generic carbonation seminars. We build tailored programs aligned with brand identity, product portfolio, and educational objectives. By combining scientific clarity with practical application, we enable bartenders to immediately translate knowledge into better drinks.

    For Campari Academy, that meant empowering industry professionals to rethink flavour construction through carbonation, using the brand’s own products as the foundation.

    It was a focused, high-level educational experience that reinforced both product versatility and technical confidence in a single day.

    This project demonstrated how our service adapts seamlessly to brand-led educational environments.

  • Modern hotel lobby with seating area, large windows, brass pendant lights, wood accents, and a reception desk with bottles of alcohol displayed.

    Angel’s Envy

    Louisville, KY, US

    Following our recognition as Top 4 Finalists for Best Bartending Book of the Year at the Spirited Awards during Tales of the Cocktail 2025, we were invited to Kentucky for a brand-focused activation.

    Shortly after the event, the brand team was responsible for a high-volume brand activation focused on maximising liquid-to-lips volume. Applying the carbonation systems and workflow strategies we implemented, they successfully delivered a level of output the brand had not previously achieved with a single operator handling service.

    The efficiency gained allowed him to shift brand team’s focus where it mattered most: engaging directly with consumers, communicating the brand story, and highlighting the craftsmanship and quality of Angel’s Envy Bourbon.

Build your carbonation fundamentals

Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails is a comprehensive guide designed for bartenders and drinks fans eager to master the craft of force-carbonation.

The book covers all aspects of perfecting carbonation in your bar or at home by doing deep dives into topics like

  • Science behind gas solubility

  • Control over degassing

  • Effects on flavour

  • Anti-foaming Tips

  • Equipment & Handling

  • Troubleshooting & Safety

And with a glossary of terms and reference charts - it’ll be your bible for perfecting your serves. 

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Open recipe book showing a cocktail recipe for Bergamot smoke with handwritten notes and labels, along with a photo of a glass with amber-colored liquid and bubbles, labeled 'Ice Block'.
A diagram showing Henry's Law with arrows labeled 'Henrys Law Constant' pointing upward, 'CO2 Solubility in Liquid' pointing to the right, and 'Pressure' pointing downward.
Notes on the chemical reactions and explanation of carbon dioxide in gas and liquid forms, including formation of carbonic acid, hydration, and dissociation processes.
An open magazine displaying a photograph of a subway train and its underground station, with visible text on the adjacent page.
Open booklet with a photograph of a person pouring a drink and handwritten notes about the 'comfort zone' and 'carbonation pillars' on the right page.
Open book displaying a table of various substances, their common sources, categories, and perceived presence in drinks, with arrows indicating relationships or directions within the table.

What the industry has to say

Want to try carbonation yourself first? Use our carbonation calculator to get started!

Together with everyone’s favourite cocktail industry nerd, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, we’ve created a handy calculator to determine the ideal dispense pressure when pouring from the tap, factoring in your specific conditions.

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Learn from us

Whether it’s an event or a private workshop - we’re always happy to share our Bubbles knowledge with the industry.

We’ll always update our socials with upcoming speaking engagements - but if you’re interested in having us onsite for a private workshop, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Who We Are

  • Bart combines nearly two decades of bartending experience with a background in professional photography.

    Throughout his career, Bart has helped with the operations of some of London’s leading bars, before opening Crossroads Bar as his first own project.

    With extensive understanding of classic cocktails and deep roots in classic hospitality, Bart applies this knowledge to modern bar’s requirements.

    Before committing fully to the hospitality industry, he worked in fashion and advertorial photography. This creative foundation translates into a sharp attention to detail, not only in his cocktail creations but also in branding, design, and social media strategy, which have contributed significantly to Crossroads' identity.

    His expertise enhances the visual storytelling of bars and allows the consultancy to offer guidance on building strong, visually compelling brand identities.

  • Valentino’s deep expertise in bartending was enhanced by his degree in Leadership & Management from Corndel, where he graduated with distinction and became a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This formal education provides him with the tools to lead and empower teams effectively, fostering healthy, supportive work environments. His focus is on building strong, collaborative teams and continuously raising the standards of bar management—an invaluable aspect of the consultancy’s mission to improve operational efficiency and leadership in the hospitality industry.

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