World's 50 Best Bars
Joe Brooke
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i. Biography
The Path
Training at AKA Wine Geek’s BAR program (2010) sits behind Joe Brooke’s bar work across New York City and Los Angeles. The sequence runs from bartender at Starfoods in New York City (from 2004) to Bar Marmont, The Edison, Copa d’Oro, and Next Door Lounge in Los Angeles (until 2012), before moving into the dual role of bar manager and head bartender at Mixology 101 in Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles. Today, Joe Brooke is Southern California market manager of The 86 Co.
Career - Southern California market manager — The 86 Co., Los Angeles - bartender — Starfoods, New York City (from 2004) - bartender — Bar Marmont, Los Angeles - bartender — The Edison, Los Angeles - bartender — Copa d’Oro, Los Angeles - bartender — Next Door Lounge, Los Angeles (until 2012) - bar manager and head bartender — Mixology 101, Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles Education: AKA Wine Geek’s BAR program
Signature
Joe Brooke’s signature drink is the Ghanaian Gimlet.
Acclaim
At Mixology 101, Joe Brooke co-created and curated more than 65 fresh and original cocktails.
FAQ What is Joe Brooke's current role? As of 2026, Joe Brooke is Bartender. Where did Joe Brooke train or study? Joe Brooke trained at AKA Wine Geek’s BAR program. What recognition has Joe Brooke received? Bar Ready certification from AKA Wine Geek's BAR program (2010).
