John Coronado

John Coronado is the Assistant Bar Manager at Penicillin Bar, ranked 26th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Hailing from the Philippines, John brings unique skills and experiences to his role from his previous career as a pilot in the Philippines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, John’s interest in the world of cocktails and spirits was sparked, leading him to discover a newfound passion for the vibrant and dynamic bar industry. He moved to Hong Kong where he worked at several renowned cocktail bars, refining his skills, and expanding his knowledge of the art of bartending. Today, John combines his technical expertise from his engineering background with his creative flair and passion for mixology to curate exceptional drink experiences for patrons.

John Coronado adalah Asisten Manajer Bar di Penicillin Bar, bar yang menempati peringkat ke-26 di daftar Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Berasal dari Filipina, John membawa keterampilan dan pengalaman unik dari karir yang ia tekuni sebelumnya sebagai pilot di Filipina. Selama pandemi COVID-19, ketertarikan John terhadap dunia koktail dan minuman beralkohol muncul, membawanya menemukan minat baru di industri bar yang menarik dan dinamis. Ia pindah ke Hong Kong, bekerja di beberapa bar koktail terkenal, menyempurnakan keterampilannya, dan memperluas pengetahuannya tentang seni bartending. Saat ini, John menggabungkan keahlian teknis dari latar belakang insinyurnya dengan bakat kreatif dan hasratnya terhadap mixology untuk memberikan pengalaman minuman yang luar biasa.