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Chelsie Bailey

@chelsiebailey_bartender

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Bartender & Drinks Dev
Former Head Bartender at The American Bar @thesavoylondon
Former GM @happiness_hoxton
Top 3 @worldclassgreatbritain 2026

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⭐ANNOUNCEMENT⭐

After an incredible 3 years with this sexy drinks team at Stonegate, it’s time to hang up the corporate lanyard, put the laptop down and see what happens next....

I’ve learnt A LOT, met some brilliant people and created some truly questionable cocktail names along the way. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and grateful for the people who’ve made it such a ride, especially @griffithsdrinks @the_mcgurk_effect

What's next?

A well needed break, a lot of martinis and then I'll figure the next bit out.... by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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🌟 INTRODUCING – Chelsie Bailey @chelsiebailey_bartender – one of our StarTenders for our Charity Auction Evening on 1st September @nancyscocktails.

Chelsie is a celebrated bartender with nearly two decades of experience under her belt, many accolades, and a fantastic sense of hospitality. She has worked at some of the UK’s best bars, including being Head Bartender at the world-famous American Bar @thesavoylondon, and now has the astonishingly cool role of Head of Drinks Development for Stonegate – literally creating drinks menus that shape the way the UK drinks!

We are so excited to have her as part of our All-Stars Bartender Team, and can’t wait to try her cocktails!

🎫 Ticket link in bio

#bartender #charityauction #equalmeasuresuk #whiskyauction #cocktails by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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2 months ago

At the end of May I had an incredible opportunity to fly out to Monte Carlo to stay at the @hoteldeparismc where I got to talk (and drink!) all things Martini with the wonderful @stanleytucci

Tough job. by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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4 months ago

Colours of Pride-Chelsie F Bailey 🖤

Gees, what can I say about CFB that’s safe for social media?

Chelsie has rapidly become one of my closest friends over the last few years, and I couldn’t be prouder of her through the triumphs and the losses 😉.
I first heard about CFB over 10 years ago. Someone told me she’d just won a major competition, and at the time my response was, “Who cares?” Then I found out she was a queer woman, and suddenly I became her #1 fan.

The funny thing is, we didn’t actually meet until another 6–7 years later. When we finally did, we instantly clicked. Since then, she’s become one of my favourite people: fiercely talented, endlessly supportive, wonderfully chaotic, and someone I’m lucky to call a friend.

Boyfriend & Girlfriend 4ever ❤️ 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏼

From 22nd June to 5th July, head to @happiness_hoxton and grab yourself a ‘Cheeky Highball’

Whiskey, Rosé Vermouth, Toasted Coconut, Cherry Blossom & Schweppes Soda Water

For every drink sold, £1 will be donated to @equalmeasuresuk

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride🏳️‍⚧️

✨ Stay Safe, Stay Fizzy, Stay Proud. ✨ taken in Happiness Forgets by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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✨ WORLD CLASS GB FINAL 2026 ✨

People choice award second year in a row and top 3!!! What a year!!!

What another awesome final, I am so grateful to have been apart of the top 10 again and super honoured to have won people's choice award for the second year in a row with the ace of cups! Massive thanks to @dc_yencheng @rlawrie_ @luuk__ot @birks_me for making the pop up concept come to life! And of course thank you to @mattsmithysmith Hulls first influencer, for making an appearance!

Hugh thank you to @globalbartending team for your incredible effort of not only putting all of this together but your support throughout, special shout to mother @meimi_sanchez who absolutely excelled herself at spoiling us this year.

Huge thank you to the Diageo team and the judges, in particular @_misssanderson and @tom.cav13 you both did such an amazing job and I can't wait to see you support Matt on his journey.

Massive congratulations to my fellow top 10, it's been a pleasure getting to know some of you for the first time and for those I already knew it was a pleasure to spend time with you and go through this journey together, special thanks to my Chardonnay queen and vibes lifter @carriesmith97!

And then there's my top 3 babes, congratulations @oscarperry_ on bartender choice award, very well deserved and of course our 2nd time champion, the ultimate Brum babes, @matt_bhx I can't wait to see you slay at Globals.

@worldclassgreatbritain I'll see you in 2027

🎤 Drop by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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Colours of Pride 🖤
This Pride, I'm proud to be part of Colours of Pride, bringing together 12 LGBTQIA+ bartenders from 12 bars across London. Using the colours of the Pride flag and their respective Schweppes Expressions, each of us has created a cocktail that reflects our own story, perspective, or connection to the queer community.

I've created ‘Cheeky Highball’, available at @Happiness_hoxton from June 22nd - July 5th, with £1 from every drink sold donated to @equalmeasuresuk.

Cheeky Highball
Whiskey, coconut, rosé vermouth, cherry, Schweppes Soda

I'm excited to share this drink with you and to celebrate the incredible diversity, creativity, and sense of community that make our industry so special!

Happy Pride🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📸- @whyte_tales

@schweppespioneerseurope @birks_me

#AD #Schweppes #DrinkResponsibly #Pride by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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4 months ago

Congratulations to everyone who made it into the @worldclassgreatbritain⁠ Top 10!⁠
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Get to know the 3 women who made the final list. by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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5 months ago

I am lucky enough that one of my favourite places in London (maybe even the world) @youcalltheshotse9 has let me team up with them for @worldclassgreatbritain Palomarama fest!

For those of you that have never been or heard of this amazing little bar in Hackney, You. Are. Welcome. Think leopard print carpets, disco balls, total babes and the occasional emo night.

Massive thank you to @rhiannon_graham_ who is the boss babes of this joint.

Tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) I'll be there 6-9 with the other delightful babes that is @feral_verrall serving up a £6 Don Julio Margs and Paloma menu

xoxox by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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PALOMORAMA FESTIVAL

Petite Pois Paloma
Seedlip Garden 108 / Pea Verdita / Cucumber/ Lime / Grapefruit Soda

Amarillo Paloma
Don Julio Blanco / Yuzu / Yellow Pepper/ Salty Agave / Grapefruit Soda

Available from 6th April @youcalltheshotse9

@worldclassgreatbritain
📸 @whyte_tales by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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7 months ago

WORLD CLASS 2026

CHALLENGE 2 - RULE BREAKER

FIZZY RUBY SLUSHIE

Johnnie Walker Ruby, Raspberry Vermouth, Purple Grape Syrup, Dragonfruit Sherbet, Lemon Juice, Bubbles, Slush

What is more fun than a slushie? A fizzy slushie.

I wanted to create a cocktail for the tomorrows whisky drinkers that wasn't just based around an innovative technique but also fun texture and fun flavours.

📸 @whyte_tales

@_misssanderson @worldclassgreatbritain by @chelsiebailey_bartender

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