In this episode, David is joined by long-time mate Michael Snitch, a self-proclaimed small bar expert with a knack for finding Sydney’s hidden gems. Recorded live from The Sawdust Hotel in Gladesville, the pair toast to their old neighbourhood, swap stories about the locals and explore the evolving culture of Sydney’s small bar scene.

In This Episode

• Gladesville nostalgia — from The Bayview to Sporties and Woolwich Pier Hotel.
• Yulli's Beer run - 5 pubs, 9km.
• David’s Movember team, The Frothy Moe Co., and how breweries are jumping in to support men’s health.
• Listener mailbag: “You’ve Got Ale” — Max from Michigan sets the record straight on shuffleboard.
• Snitch’s “Top 5 Small Bars” guide to Sydney’s CBD, from Door Knock to York Lane.
• Pub Quiz: Cocktail and spirits edition

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

The Marsden Brewhouse (Marsden Park, NSW) – Huge family-friendly venue with live music, trivia nights, and great house brews. @themarsdenbrewhouse
Squinters Brewery (Penrith, NSW) – Local craft favourite serving lagers, hazies, and schwarzbiers with a friendly backyard vibe. @squintersbrewingco
Rusty Penny Brewing (Penrith, NSW) – Local legend with creative IPAs and community spirit. @rustypennybrewingco
Drink West (Penrith, NSW) – Homegrown brewery co-owned by Nathan Cleary and Tai Tuivasa. @drinkwest
Mountain Culture Beer Co. (Katoomba/Emu Plains, NSW) – Award-winning brewery and Penrith’s pride. @mountaincultureemuplains

Small Bar Picks – Snitch’s Sydney Top 5

York Lane – Tiny laneway bar near Wynyard with killer cocktails and local charm. @yorklanebar
Uncle Ming’s Bar – Dumplings, neon, and a timeless late-night vibe. @unclemings
J&M Whisky Bar – Hidden gem above the Angel Hotel, a whisky lover’s paradise.
Door Knock – Speakeasy entrance, incredible cocktails, and moody underground atmosphere. @doorknock_sydney
CTA Business Club – 1970s RSL vibes under Martin Place, reopening soon after renovations. @thectasydney

Honourable mention: The Barber Shop – Iconic gin bar behind a working barber. @thisisthebarbershop

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00 – Welcome from The Sawdust Hotel
02:00 – Gladesville pub nostalgia & local favourites
04:20 – Yulli’s Beer Run & the rise of brewery run clubs
08:00 – Movember & The Frothy Mo Co.
12:00 – Pub Quiz - Spirits and Cocktails edition

17:00 – You’ve Got Ale: Shuffleboard solved
19:00 – Naming the Chat on Tap listeners (“The Guzzlers”?)
23:00 – Tapped In: Western Sydney beer boom
27:00 – Snitch’s Top 5 Sydney Small Bars
36:00 – Pub Quiz: Cocktail & Spirits Edition
40:00 – Closing Cheers & Snitch’s Bar invite

📍 Recorded at: The Sawdust Hotel – Gladesville, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingofficial | oasisbrewing.com.au
🎗️ Movember Partner: The Frothy Mo Co

Guest: Michael Snitch (@snitchknows)
Host: David A. Lennon
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Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
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