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The idea that started with just Chris and Julia, armed with a home-built bar and video camera, has grown a lot! Nowadays, we’re headquartered in Carlsbad, California and work with a growing team of awesome people who are all dedicated to serving the craft cocktail community.

Chris Tunstall

Co-Founder, Chief of Brand and Product Development, and Bar & Cocktail Expert

Chris is the co-founder of A Bar Above and the Chief of Brand and Product Development. As a bar & cocktail expert, Chris has leveraged over 15 years of experience in bartending, management, and consulting within the California hospitality scene.

Since the beginning of A Bar Above, Chris has been the charismatic host of the A Bar Above Podcast and our company’s YouTube channel. He also created the A Bar Above Mixology Certification Program, a comprehensive training course, and continues to grow our online educational program through numerous courses while also designing and developing a complete range of premium bar tools, with new products constantly in the works.

Chris’ insights and expertise have earned him recognition in publications, on podcasts, and at competitions & conferences:

The Wall Street Journal
Wirecutter
Liquor.com
Business Insider
BuzzFeed
Real Simple
Women’s World (July 2020, print edition)
Cocktail Guru podcast
Restaurant Unstoppable podcast
Speaker, Portland Bar Institute (2017), “Data is Sexy”
Speaker, San Antonio Cocktail Week (2018), “Unlock your Inner Mixologist”
Speaker, Bar & Restaurant Expo (2018 and 2023)
Speaker, Texas Bar & Nightclub Association Conference (2023)
Judge, The Art of Mixology, Orinda competition (2014-2015)
Judge, San Diego Spirits Festival (2023)

With all of his knowledge about what works (and what doesn’t) behind the bar, Chris plays an instrumental role in the company’s continuous innovation. He’s available to appear as a podcast guest, article source, or event speaker to discuss cocktail creation and best practices behind the bar.

Julia Tunstall

Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Cocktail Taster

Julia is the driving force behind A Bar Above’s remarkable journey from a simple concept to a globally renowned, 7-figure barware company in just three years. With a background in management consulting, data analytics, and business operations, Julia brings a wealth of business expertise to our organization.

Under her leadership, the company has expanded into multiple marketplaces, continually enriching its catalog with products tailored to the needs of both home and professional bartenders.

Julia’s contributions extend beyond our company, though. As a recognized figure in the e-commerce and retail industry, her insights have been featured in a variety of publications & podcasts and at industry conferences:

As a female entrepreneur, Julia is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services while challenging gender biases within the barware industry through meaningful conversations and inclusive branding. She’s available to appear as a podcast guest, article source, or event speaker to discuss e-commerce, managing small & remote teams, embracing AI in business, unique work cultures such as the 30-hour work week, and more.