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Steve Locke
Owner, Be At One
Steve Locke is the co-founder of Be At One Cocktail Bars, a leading player in the specialist cocktail bar market in the UK. Be At One prides itself on offering a wide selection of 150 cocktails prepared by skilled bartenders who prioritize exceptional customer service.
A distinguishing factor for Be At One is the substantial investment in its bartenders, who undergo a rigorous 9-week training program costing £6,000 per bartender. The team boasts top-notch consistency and quality, setting a high standard in the UK bartending scene.
Starting from its inaugural location in Battersea in May 1998, established with personal loans and a credit card amounting to £60k, Be At One has seen remarkable growth, achieving a turnover of £29m and £4.7m profit in the previous year. The company accounts for a notable 4% share of all cocktail sales in on-trade establishments in the UK.
Currently, Be At One operates across thirty-one sites throughout the UK, with plans for further expansion into Leeds and Edinburgh by the summer of 2017.