March Glasgow Drinks In Conversation with Michael Bergson – Buck’s Bar Group

Join us for an informal yet insightful evening In Conversation with Michael Bergson, Founder and Managing Director of the hugely successful Buck’s Bar Group, an award-winning hospitality operator in Scotland.

Michael’s journey is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship. From launching an independent hospitality concept to building a much-loved, multi-site brand with a fiercely loyal following, he’s navigated rapid growth, intense competition, rising costs, people challenges and the realities of scaling in Scotland’s demanding hospitality landscape.

He has over 30 years experience in the industry having worked for DRG, G1 (Scotsman Group) and Lynnet Leisure managing venues such as DiMaggio’s, Tiger Tiger, The Corinthian Club, One Up and 29.   Michael left his career to launch his first Glasgow venue amongst the challenges of the credit crunch in 2008.

2016 saw the launch of Buck’s Bar, a rock ‘n’ roll bar famous for its authentic fried chicken, wings and  high energy atmosphere.  The group now has six Buck’s Bar locations across Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews. The portfolio also includes Thundercat Pub + Diner and ThunderDog Pub + Diner in Glasgow.  This year Buck’s Bar Group was the proud winner of Best Independent Multiple Operator at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

A vocal and passionate advocate for hospitality, Michael frequently speaks out on sector challenges, from COVID restrictions to business rates and policies affecting the industry and has built a loyal and engaged following

In true WeDO style, this won’t be a polished keynote or a rehearsed success story.

Instead, expect:

• Honest, unfiltered insights into building and scaling a hospitality brand.

• The realities of growth: what’s worked, what hasn’t and what Michael would do differently with hindsight.

• Practical lessons on leadership, culture and brand-building.

• Open, interactive discussion with plenty of opportunity for questions.

Set in a relaxed drinks setting, this is an opportunity to step finish your day in relaxed company with your peers.  Connect with fellow members, entrepreneurs and business leaders and hear real-world insights from a seasoned business leader, someone who’s been in the trenches and is still building.

If you value honest conversation, shared learning and genuine connection, this event is for you.  Michael will be In Conversation with our CEO, Belinda Roberts MBE.

TICKETS

Tickets include a drink on arrival, additional drinks thereafter can be purchased at the bar.

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