A Home for the Flair Community

Our Story

The Melbourne Flair Club was born from the simple need for a safe, supportive space where bartenders could practice, grow, and connect through flair bartending.

In 2008, while preparing for the Roadhouse World Flair competitions, Clinton Weir founded the original London Flair Club in West London. Starting with just one room, the space quickly expanded, welcoming a tight-knit community of over a dozen bartenders with 24-hour access. This wasn’t just a training venue—it became a social hub, a support network, and a launchpad for international talent.

After relocating to Melbourne, Clinton saw a gap: flair bartending had no stronghold in Australia. The Melbourne Flair Club was established to change that. From regular meetups with free training sessions, the club has now welcomed over 500 local and international flair bartenders, many of whom have gone on to compete on global stages.

Our Mission

Our goal is clear:
To grow the flair community in Australia with the right mentality—service first, flair second—and a professional standard that uplifts the entire bar industry.

We’re creating a permanent home for the flair community:

• A space where bartenders can train, connect, and share
• A club where mentorship, inclusion, and passion drive progress
• A hub for local talent and international guests through Clinton’s global network

Founder Profile: Clinton Weir

Clinton has spent more than 2 decades building a global reputation for flair training and bartending education, working with prestigious institutions around the world:

• Shaker Bar School – Cape Town & London
• Creative Bartending School – London
• European Bartending School – London
• Sweet & Chilli – London, China, Malaysia, Australia
• American Beverage Marketers – ABM – Australia, Tahiti & New Zealand
• Cutting Edge Training – Melbourne
• Holmesglen TAFE – Glen Waverley, Melbourne
• Pineapple Jam Academy – Founder & Operator

His mission now?
To empower the next generation of bartenders in Australia through flair, community, and professional growth.

T&C’s

Membership

All member are required to subscribe to our online membership platform in order to gain access to the club.

Memberships are charged at $50 per calendar year with automatic renewals subscription conditions.

Members will have access to all social meetings advertised by Melbourne Flair Club though our website page or social media channels, as well as discounts to our online shop and online courses associated to Melbourne Flair Club and Clinton Weir products.

Melbourne Flair Club (MFC) is open to anyone over the age of 18 and will follow the rules & requirements of the club.

Any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult and will need verbal permission from Melbourne Flair Club organisers.

All members will need to treat all other members, spectators, guests and the staff of the venue with respect at all times.

No bad behaviour, discrimination, disrespect or bad mouthing anyone at anytime will be tolerated.

It is up to the management of the club or the venue at anytime to cancel a membership.

Members are responsible to protect the venue while practising, all flair moves will need to be controlled by the students within their own skill levels. Any damages occurred by students will be their responsibility to fix or cover repair costs.

Members are allowed to bring a crew to each meeting however anyone who wants to participate has to sign up as a member.

All members and staff of host venue have the right to refuse admission if the management and host formally agree during the agreed Melbourne Flair Club session times.