Those Pour Bastards emerge as a beacon of ingenuity and technical finesse in the realm of mixology and modern hospitality. Brenon Stuart and Sam Olguin’s journey began in the refined atmosphere of iconic institutions like the Ritz-Carlton and Binkley’s, where they absorbed the essence of true hospitality. Their path continued under the mentorship of the revered Barter & Shake team—creators of Phoenix’s influential cocktail institutions Counter Intuitive and Undertow—where the duo honed their craft with precision and purpose.

Their accolades began with the celebrated cocktail haven Killer Whale Sex Club, a bold and boundary-pushing concept that earned both Phoenix New Times and Phoenix Magazine’s Best New Bar awards in 2020. In 2023, their most progressive concept, FYPM, was named one of the Top 10 Best New U.S. Cocktail Bars by Tales of the Cocktail and awarded Best Place to Take a Cocktail Geek by Phoenix New Times. At FYPM, cocktails transcend the conventional—anchored in modern technique and storytelling, they speak to the senses and reimagine what a bar experience can be.

Their approach expanded into the realm of cuisine with the opening of Pretty Penny, a refined, internationally inspired small plates restaurant awarded Best New Restaurant by Phoenix New Times in 2024. It stands as a culinary counterpart to their bar concepts—elevated, expressive, and rooted in the same drive for innovation.

Years of global exploration and collaboration with industry luminaries have shaped their proprietary style: a fusion of modernist technique, flavor harmony, and bold narrative. They don’t simply follow tradition—they challenge it. Those Pour Bastards create drinks and dishes wish a focus on innovation, total utilization of ingredients, and high quality locally sourced products.