Gabriel Gliga

Gabriel Gliga – Cocktail Club Industry Expert

Gabriel Gliga is a mentor, innovator and one of the most creative minds shaping the modern beverage landscape in Asia and Europe. As a Cocktail Club Industry Expert, he brings a unique blend of technical mastery, concept development and hospitality leadership to the Cocktail Club ecosystem.

Originally from Romania, Gabriel has built an international career leading bar programs, creating beverage identities and training teams across multiple countries. He is the Founder of Pickwicks Chronicles, a creative project where he explores storytelling through drinks, craftsmanship and sensory experience.

Gabriel’s professional journey includes serving as Beverage Director for Soho Hospitality, one of the most influential hospitality groups in Asia. During his tenure, he developed award-winning menus, trained multidisciplinary teams and helped position several venues as regional leaders in cocktail culture.

His work has earned global recognition, with collaborations, consulting projects and guest shifts at renowned bars across Asia, from Bangkok and Singapore to Hong Kong and Seoul. Known for his balance between precision and imagination, Gabriel blends technique, flavour science and narrative-driven mixology in a way that resonates with guests and professionals alike.

As a Cocktail Club Industry Expert, Gabriel contributes with:

Creative concept development and signature cocktail design
Advanced educational content for bartenders and beverage teams
Mentorship in hospitality leadership and service philosophy
Insight into global trends and Asian-European crossover techniques

Gabriel Gliga’s innovative mindset and cross-cultural experience make him a powerful voice within Cocktail Club and a reference for professionals seeking inspiration, structure and creativity in modern mixology.

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