Bartender & Mixologist
Mathilde Rougé is a French bartender who has become one of the rising talents of London’s cocktail scene. Based at the renowned NoMad London, she has earned recognition for her professionalism, consistency, and unwavering commitment to hospitality. In 2025, she was honored with the title of Bartender of the Year at the The Spirits Business Awards, cementing her reputation as one of the industry’s most promising professionals. She represents a new generation of bartenders who have developed their expertise through hands-on experience, mastering every aspect of bar operations through a complete progression within the NoMad organization.
Originally from France, Mathilde Rougé began her hospitality career with four years of restaurant experience. At the age of 19, she moved to London and joined NoMad London as a kitchen server, despite having no prior bar experience and limited English proficiency.
Through NoMad’s renowned internal development program—where every team member begins as a barback and learns the fundamentals from the ground up—she steadily built her expertise across every level of the profession. She progressed from barback to bartender, then head bartender, and eventually bar supervisor.
This journey allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of bar operations while developing her leadership skills. She ultimately rose to oversee NoMad London’s two flagship bars: Side Hustle and Twenty8.
Today, Mathilde serves as Bar Supervisor at NoMad London, where she oversees daily operations, supports team development, and contributes to cocktail creation across two of London’s most respected bar venues.
She is widely recognized for her organized and composed leadership style, her consistency under pressure, and her ability to deliver the same exceptional level of service to every guest. For Mathilde, hospitality is not simply a professional skill—it is the foundation of everything she does behind the bar.
Mathilde Rougé has developed an approach rooted in hospitality, precision, and attention to detail. For her, an outstanding bartender is first and foremost someone who can anticipate guests’ needs, remain composed under pressure, and create memorable experiences through genuine service.
Her philosophy is built around:
• A strong commitment to hospitality and guest experience.
• Precision and consistency in every aspect of service.
• Attention to detail, from preparation to presentation.
• The ability to stay calm and effective in fast-paced environments.
Mathilde believes that technical skills are essential, but that true excellence behind the bar comes from making every guest feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.
Mathilde Rougé has received one of the industry’s most respected distinctions:
• Bartender of the Year — awarded at the The Spirits Business Awards in 2025.
Mathilde is based at NoMad London, where she oversees:
• Side Hustle, the award-winning bar known internationally for its cocktail program and hospitality.
• Twenty8, the hotel’s signature bar and social gathering space.
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