A Day at Rockefeller Center's Legendary Cocktail Bar | On The Line

A Day at Rockefeller Center's Legendary Cocktail Bar | On The Line | Bon Appétit

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“To be able to get those 500-plus cocktails out a night, we’re preparing hours before the doors open.” Tim Sweeney, Head Bartender of Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center in New York, takes you through an entire day of behind the scenes prep. Sweeney demonstrates all the tools and techniques he uses to keep things running smoothly at this legendary cocktail spot.
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@CrisBayless Жыл бұрын

This guy deserves his own show. He’s awesome!

@lolerene3776 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing! So charismatic

@Johnarmstrong1981 Жыл бұрын

What a guy. Confident but casual.

@ashleymoore469 Жыл бұрын

Very entertaining!!!!

@edwarddutra7829 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chrisv390 Жыл бұрын

Seriously

@richardkermode8833 Жыл бұрын

This guy is cool because he doesn’t possess the usual hipster arrogance of most of these videos…humble, doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously but you can tell he’s a badass…He actually shows how to bartend & the importance of organization and not leaving a single second to chance once service begins..People are right..this guy should have his own show! 👏👏

@knlei1 Жыл бұрын

wtf u mean lmao theyre all humble , ur imagining things

@ezraleslie1361 Жыл бұрын

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@ezraleslie1361 Жыл бұрын

@@knlei1 'see the ball be tha ball'

@chriscox8515 Жыл бұрын

bingo

@stronghandhanson Жыл бұрын

as a bartender this guy hit different your onto something here

@TeamPerry5 Жыл бұрын

The worst part of this video was the fact that it was ONLY 19 minutes! When he did the outro I was shocked it was over. I could’ve watched this for an hour! Amazing video!!!!

@xxcarlos505 Жыл бұрын

Crap.. just noticed, felt like a 10 min video!

@kendallevans4079 Жыл бұрын

Why? He was done! You want to watch suits getting drunk and being phony?

@lucasklein448 Ай бұрын

Same! I need another video. Instant edit: I just found it, it’s on the same channel

@vickylikesthis Жыл бұрын

Seeing all these dedication and perfectionism make me feel better for paying $20 a pop for these drinks

@jplefaivre Жыл бұрын

bro he's literally selling portioned jungle juice.

@haventichy4088 Жыл бұрын

@@jplefaivre Portioned jungle juice that's creation was informed by years of his and his colleagues' experience and development. He also makes a point to mention that they only batch in ways that don't affect the quality of the cocktail (usually only batching spirits together or spirits and syrup for the Old Fashioned). Additionally, he's using nicer liquor than what was in any jungle juice I've ever had. For instance, that Old Fashioned he batched probably cost his bar roughly $500 just for the ingredients. That being said, the prices at this bar are marked up roughly 30-45% compared to industry standard around the country, but that's due to its location and notoriety. If you don't want to shell out for well-executed and innovative cocktail, you're more than welcome to stick to places that serve other fare or make one yourself, but don't act like this guy isn't making excellent cocktails because he pre-batched his liquor

@xSintex Жыл бұрын

@@jplefaivre So your opinion is invalid. If you don't understand why they have to batch in that kind of a bar, then maybe you should study a bit harder , because you're probably failing some of your simple courses as well. Woodford out of the bottle is not going to taste any different than a batched one. A cocktail dilluted with water and a cocktail dilluted with ice is the same exact thing when they're kept at keg-cold temperature. You stir an old fashioned, you don't add anything to it by shaking it, therefore there's no reason why you can't batch it like they do.

@ToomanyFrancis Жыл бұрын

You watched him dump entire bottles of liquor into cambros and you call that perfectionism? Water and sugar were the only things that were actually measured at all in this video. I'm sure their cocktails are amazing, but you aren't paying for the cocktail at a place like this, you're paying for where you're drinking the cocktail.

@PolaNimuS Жыл бұрын

@@haventichy4088 that's a fair assessment for drinks he's created, but $25 for an old fashioned that takes ~10 seconds to prepare is ridiculous

@CoachVinoLLC Жыл бұрын

Been in the business a long time and this guy gets it. Prep and personality are such big keys to being a successful head bartender. Especially in a high volume or catering operation. Cheers to this guy!

@vandalg282 Жыл бұрын

And yet a lot of the time, it just isn't there. Its NYC, so everything is fast paced, yes, this bard is slower during every day except events, but best believe, many have complained about the service/attitude. Mainly because they go there once and take pictures, never to return. I'm a regular, they treat me good, a civilian isn't gonna get the same treatment.

@vx8431 4 ай бұрын

I agree the one nitpicky thing I have is how little the head was on that beer. Might be because I started out in Germany 2cm of foam for Kölsch, Pils and most other lagers 4cm, IPA/APA/PA 3cm and the way he did it only for stouts, porters and bitters. Wheat beers unless a sour one would be 4cm. Only exception for the Pils was when we had Czech Pils and someone ordered Mlíko pour so almost all foam. If we had too much or too little head on the beer it would get sent back or we would get told to start over by the head bartender.

@itsChaseyy Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos by Bon Appetit so far. Something you dont expect when you go to a bar for a drink, but for Tim, its another day at the Bar/Office.

@shadowmagus0413 Жыл бұрын

11:27 Watching this man go through his R&D session was so cool. As a former bartender there was nothing more enjoyable then having the freedom to just play and come up with something different.

@lisabishop133 Жыл бұрын

When I 1st started bartending at a big local banquet house, a lady asked me for a root beer float. I told her we didn't have ice cream. She chuckled and said no, it was a mixed drink, all booze. I had NO clue, couldn't find it in the bar book ( back before cells and google lol), so I got the 2 top waiters to come behind and help. Took us about 15-20 mins, but she got her drink 😆😆 wish I could remember how we made it but oh well, now they have root beer snachapps.

@benlichtman8033 Жыл бұрын

R&D is what life’s all about. Having fun, taking chances, failing, learning, growing

@notmything6629 Жыл бұрын

Research and drink?

@1dog915 4 ай бұрын

@@notmything6629 refill & drink, lol

@ammreulrich Жыл бұрын

I love that he has enough confidence in his skills, organization and process, but he still has a good amount of humility, like when he was talking about pouring things and possibly spilling. Seems like a good dude. I dont even drink but i enjoyed watching this.

@kendallevans4079 Жыл бұрын

You don't even drink but enjoy watching a bartender in his bar? You wouldn't even know what he's taIking about? I'm calling B.S./denial....get help lady!

@alainlalonde 11 ай бұрын

I noticed that too. When he thought he sounded conceited and the producers (or whoever it was) jumped in to negate that feeling. :) It's not bragging when it's true! :P

@PSYCHOSAXE 11 ай бұрын

you can tell this guy has climbed his way to the top of the industry, the skill, the style, and the ability to have the quick quips and lines to fit everything he does.. well played sir and i hope to be like you

@JaySay Жыл бұрын

Love this dude, he has the perfect personality for that job. Would love to have a drink there if I ever get the chance, he seems like he could talk to you for days with plenty of stories, and you would never get tired of it.

@noswearingacc Жыл бұрын

cocaine

@fortnitetrashcan8308 10 ай бұрын

@@noswearingacc short and simple, impeccable comment

@raph485 Жыл бұрын

"If you pick up the same bottle twice in one round of cocktails, you failed." As a bartender, I could not agree more. Efficiency is key, and honestly I think it might be the most important aspect to what makes a good bartender.

@mstrasser Жыл бұрын

great video. love the different perspective vs the other kitchen focused stories. Tim's got the personality of a seasoned bartender too; seems like sitting at his bar would be a pleasure.

@lukesworkshop5371 Жыл бұрын

This dude is awesome. The right amount of personality and was not afraid of being in front of the camera could watch a show with him being the host easily.

@cbrad-eo6nt 11 ай бұрын

I could watch Tim just talk about ingredient choices/prep for hours. If he had a YT channel I'd be on top of every video.

@HONDACHAMP2 11 ай бұрын

Such a great bartender…the banter, efficiency, organized technique and personality!!! Bravo Tim 👏🏼 ❤

@RJSAMCRO Жыл бұрын

This bartender is probably what makes the Pebble Bar a super fun place to go.

@ca9968 Жыл бұрын

I spent 3 years in my early 20`s bar tending full time in Manchester, UK, in the late 90`s...after 3 years I was exhausted and burned out...kudo`s to him for still being in that game at his age...

@Rememberance112 Жыл бұрын

Plot twist: He's 23

@ca9968 Жыл бұрын

@@Rememberance112 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@lisabishop133 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I bartendered for almost 20 yrs and boy do I miss it some days!!!

@specialperson170 11 ай бұрын

It's probably because the bar he works at is a high class expensive small bar

@M4RCi92 Жыл бұрын

This dude's absolutely fantastic. His energy is infectious and his perfectionism is admirable. Loved it!

@delxinogaming6046 Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Newfound respect for every bar I’ve been in.

@paulbetts4984 Жыл бұрын

Get this man his own tv show - great personality, very knowledgeable, and carried by his own sense of uniqueness.

@andrewalexander6041 Жыл бұрын

This guy is the embodiment of passion... What a legend

@oskartorvik8375 Жыл бұрын

Love that your doing On the Line with a bar as well! Hope you can do more of them! Like the Aviary maybe?

@marksweeney4192 Жыл бұрын

This guy should be in the cast of SNL. Which is filmed right next door. I’m been to the Pebble Bar. It’s an experience, worth the price.

@fermintablas293 Жыл бұрын

Wow you’re just the lead bartender you should be the bar manager! I feel your passion for the craftsmanship good job!

@JuiceDont Жыл бұрын

Need a whole season with this guy! Loved him

@aberwood Жыл бұрын

This could easily have been an hour. Tim has great energy.

@1013VS Жыл бұрын

Tim just has an amazing vibe. Dedication at its finest.

@polishedmeat6399 6 ай бұрын

As many others have said, this guy was made for the camera, is very entertaining and has an explosive personality. Would love to see more

@madisonandthespirits Жыл бұрын

Would love to see more of this guy!🤗

@stephaniericardi4573 Жыл бұрын

PLEASE make more videos like this!!!! So enjoyable! He was amazing.;D

@TheDoubleblood Жыл бұрын

This guy is the real bartender working with passion and he care for his customers ✌

@Succumbed2Rum Жыл бұрын

This guy is a gem. More of him, please!

@Ryans_world215 6 ай бұрын

As a bartender I absolutely love this episode he’s great his energy is awesome and he’s knowledgeable

@jrgaid123 Жыл бұрын

10:24 this dude is hilarious! What a character! Great video

@rhettdownen6873 Жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing in every way.

@morfeyy- Жыл бұрын

This guy knows his job and himself so well. I envy him. Great dude

@crimson_chaos Жыл бұрын

Loved this! He's such an awesome personality. I could watch him make drinks for hours.

@deborahweppelman1166 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best episode of this series that I've watched so far. 👍👍

@beelzebubbla Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome. Does an amazing job at explaining everything!

@whitey6317 Жыл бұрын

so freaking smart to pre-make those cocktails. must save you so much time during those rushes.

@davidh9823 Жыл бұрын

Now I've added this bar to my bucket list.

@meowforcomic Жыл бұрын

love this guy, could watch him for hours

@jacole1234 Ай бұрын

I love this dude. Hard working, and on point. Humble, and charming. Then I cracked up waiting for the bar to open so 15 guys could post up, so he ignores them for the one girl with "THAT" annoying voice/order. Lol

@DesyReina04 Жыл бұрын

Angostura Bitters is made in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. It completely blows my mind how many countries it travels to, to make cocktails like these possible. Incredible!

@joelwillis2043 Жыл бұрын

It is the most important thing at a bar.

@Bethune_Groundstaff Жыл бұрын

@@joelwillis2043 can you speak as to why? I’m just starting out

@stinkyboy101 10 ай бұрын

@@Bethune_GroundstaffIt’s not lol it’s still pretty important though, but to say it’s the most important is hyperbole.

@TheOriginalArchie Жыл бұрын

Very impressive, very entertaining. I don't like to make comparisons because everyone has their own lane, but Mr. Sweeney reminds me a lot of Isaac Toups, another great in the culinary world.

@antoinesauve4528 Жыл бұрын

im glad im not the only one that was thinking just that!

@TheOriginalArchie Жыл бұрын

@@antoinesauve4528 my man! me too!

@guilhermecalheiros73 Жыл бұрын

i was really glued to the screen, this man is amazing!

@elainal3775 Жыл бұрын

Sweeney was awesome! I'm going to NYC next month and this def made me add Pebble Bar to the itinerary.

@mozacs3482 Жыл бұрын

I’m a night person but men oh men the way this guy is mixing his drinks and talking about it, makes me wanna go in any time of the day

@briguyinsi Жыл бұрын

I’ve worked at 30R for a while, that bar is elite. A lot of the NBC talent pops in there regularly, and if they want their privacy you won’t see them in there even though they are in there.

@LUCKOWL Жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing i love his energy and his professional threw the roof

@jdotroze Жыл бұрын

That guy is amazing! They found a real gem there. If I could get to that bar I’d just sit and listen to his stories.

@chiepe100 Жыл бұрын

It's like he was born to be on camera! Give him his own show! 👌

@KedudukanTuhan 3 ай бұрын

Fly to other place like teleport.

@Imthefake Жыл бұрын

2:35 you can tell he's gone to his default new hire tour script and is explaining how to do everything

@killermachinemaggot 9 ай бұрын

Seeing him put that effort into it and being precise with everything just so everyone can have their prefered drink fast just warms my heart. As for the pre making of cocktails and checking every keg I understand him all to well. In my college town in Belgium we used to host party’s with our fraternity for close to 8.000-10.000 people, not pre-making cocktails or preparing enough Beer ready for tap is a recipe for disaster.

@joaquinolvera1204 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a character. Rarely do I stay for the entire episode. He’s really entertaining to watch.

@purvapatne5063 Жыл бұрын

He's so passionate about his job! Love that infectious energy!!

@kodywillnauer9422 Жыл бұрын

I want to sit at the bar and listen to this guy while he works. Awesome thought process and conversation.

@SXGL 2 ай бұрын

I have seen this video like 10 times now, never enough. We want more Tim.

@codyhouston1327 10 ай бұрын

This dude is awesome. He needs a series of his own

@PhilippTimokhin Жыл бұрын

You can see that he is passionate about his art!

@PetraKujundzic Жыл бұрын

This is just music, all music, all around. So many references not just in the cocktail names, but also with how Mr. Sweeney talks. I would love to have a drink with him.

@kanagawa2008 Жыл бұрын

Simply for the fact that Johnny Carson had his studio on the floor where his namesake bar is that bar is FIRST on my list of places to visit next time I'm in NYC. There's no one like Johnny anymore.

@marnixmarquez5633 9 ай бұрын

Respect this guy is awesome. He’s great at his job and he’s very very smart. I would like to see more videos of him. Please make that happen.

@julio32g Жыл бұрын

Have this guy on a again! He’s awesome

@benykristo Жыл бұрын

When he tried the Tikki and see Chinola, Plantation 3 stars, Appleton Estate and Wray & Nephew I became really hyped for that Tikki Blinder ! :D

@Mattoman501 Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend! He's just given the inspiration I never knew I needed.

@SimonJamesCarter Жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode, whoever shot and edited this video did a great job.

@rileypope4208 10 ай бұрын

This guy is amazing! We better see more of him!

@dsanson101 Жыл бұрын

This makes me miss working in a beautiful cocktail bar, Id love to spend a month working here just to learn!

@robby2161 3 ай бұрын

Tim is not only a pro, he relates what he's doing to an ordinary patron. Would love to see more, he's a natural on camera!

@SoftlyDoesIt Жыл бұрын

i like this guy.. very knowledge, sarcastic / funny, and has an edge about him

@eb98100 Жыл бұрын

Love the humble approach Sweeney has. Great video!

@marcusaurelius652 6 ай бұрын

Not one thing was humble

@eb98100 6 ай бұрын

@@marcusaurelius652 just say you’re super insecure

@Barr67 Жыл бұрын

As a bartender, more of these.

@actuatedg3rm Жыл бұрын

Bring this man back for more!!

@anonymousresident2711 Жыл бұрын

I love the honesty - "I consider myself more of a bartender," when tasked with creating a new drink.

@typhvam5107 Жыл бұрын

A dinner party with this guy making drinks and Brad making (Alive!) food, after around around 50.000 words in while they make what they are making as an aperitif and it would be the greatest meal ever.

@kendallevans4079 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this guy really earns his money, so much prep before the doors open. I love the interior of this bar. Why do most bars feel like if they aren't loud and noisy they they're not "fun"? Some people (me, for example) love a quiet drink with great company where you don't have to scream!

@evancaracciolo6587 3 ай бұрын

10 outta 10 bro. That was phenomenal showmanship and you're a guy people would pick in a top 5 lineup to have a drink with

@steveprice2727 Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome, super knowledgeable but I know he'd have me laughing all night. Bravo!

@jonterhaar2573 Жыл бұрын

Great job, Sweeney. Love ya, man.

@BaseballsNotDead Жыл бұрын

What he said.

@pirana6 Жыл бұрын

Really like this guy! BA needs to get him back

@tam9639 Жыл бұрын

refreshing to see a good bartender who knows what theyre talking about on a more “mainstream” channel instead of just loud ones

@sgtleobella 3 ай бұрын

Wow, that 19 minutes flew by in a blink. I'll be in NYC next month, and am going to make it a point to check this place out!

@henryt9281 Жыл бұрын

I have no interest in paying up the wazoo for drinks or hanging out at a loud bar, but it is awesome to watch skilled professionals talk about their passion and craft.

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

Drinking bars & pubs went completely out of style by the late 1990s. Modern bar & wait staff are nothing like that 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s. 🍸🍷🍹🥃

@jdubbs3634 Жыл бұрын

I’m not even a big drinker yet I thoroughly enjoyed this video

@isabellapeppers3846 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate watching people who enjoy their jobs.

@james.00 Жыл бұрын

Love this guy's energy

@mushkamusic Жыл бұрын

I like my drinks mixed in front of me. Call me old fashioned.

@gdnjr832 Жыл бұрын

God bless you, bartenders.

@yesmilord2350 Жыл бұрын

This guy is great. Super fun to watch

@brian4152 Жыл бұрын

That ending blooper just put the cherry on top of how cool this guy is 😂

@mariest.michael9532 6 ай бұрын

You're not a Bartender.. You're a Bar Master.. You got skills fosure.. Outstanding

@Juan_More_Mile Жыл бұрын

+$20 for 2 week old prepared cocktails!? hahahahahaha

@colinrynne9648 2 ай бұрын

This dude rocks! Very approachable personality!

@catapillargirl2021 Жыл бұрын

I loved this!! Very knowledgeable!

@jennetal.984 Жыл бұрын

Love those cocktails’ prices ❤ 🤑 I’m glad someone is making money

@masteroogway6660 11 ай бұрын

34 dollars for a drink is hilarious

@JoshMurphyDrums Жыл бұрын

Would happily watch more of this guy

@ambersparrow1797 Жыл бұрын

I want to be this guys friend!! What a great personality. Loved this video!!

@KingOrr06 Жыл бұрын

Take a shot everytime he say he's the head bartender lol