Weston Davis

Weston leads a team building cocktail class with a corporate party.

I Help Beverage Brands Through Unforgettable Customer Experiences

Marketing Manager at Gold Bar Spirits, leading experiential marketing, brand activations, and digital campaigns that build awareness, engagement, and lasting customer loyalty.

Featured in Forbes • 330+ Beverage Experiences • Guinness World Record • 748 Five-Star Reviews

From digital strategy to live experiences, I help beverage brands create moments customers remember.

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Beverage marketer. Brand builder. Experience architect.

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I help beverage brands grow through strategic marketing and unforgettable real-world experiences.

From digital campaigns to live events, I connect every customer touchpoint from first impression to lifelong loyalty.

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MARKETING STRATEGY THAT DRIVES GROWTH

Turn attention into customers.

I help beverage brands grow through SEO, paid media, customer journey strategy, and digital marketing systems that drive measurable growth.

I managed Gold Bar operations during the Maccabi Concert

EXPERIENCES THAT PEOPLE REMEMBER

Every event strengthens the brand.

From cocktail classes to festivals and corporate activations, I create events that deepen customer connection and build lasting brand loyalty.

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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THAT CONVERT

Turn first-time guests into lifelong fans.

I design premium customer experiences that educate, engage, and inspire. Converting visitors into loyal advocates through hospitality and storytelling.

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What Clients & Partners Say

  • yelp A MASSIVE thank you to Wes, Roxy, and the entire Gold Bar team. Yelpers were calling it the best event of the year, the best event in 5+ years, and even the best event in 10+ years. Attendees were in awe at the beauty and grandiosity of Gold Bar, and it truly was a golden evening. Thank you again for allowing us the privilege of hosting the largest Bay Area Yelp event in a decade. Dominic Beecham - Community Director @ Yelp San Francisco
  • EBAC Weston moved mountains to help make our EBAC Gala a success. He was fantastic, attentive to detail, creative, flexible, and all about the hospitality. People raved about the space, and most importantly, they had fun while we raised a lot of money for EBAC. Joanne Karchmer - Gala Chair @ EBAC
  • "Weston was absolutely amazing, and everyone was raving about his performance. He was a pleasure to have on board, and Gold Bar was definitely the talk of the Sausalito Boat Show. Our client specifically requested Gold Bar for a five-day charter immediately afterward." — Craig Sinclair, Founder, Live It Up Charter
  • WEST COAST MAKERS Weston consistently goes above and beyond. He provides outstanding service, and we truly feel lucky to work with him. He is one of a kind, and I always appreciate the professionalism, care, and energy he brings to our events. Tatiana Aguilar - Founder @ West Coast Makers
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  • EBAC It was a pleasure to work with Weston. He was incredibly responsive, took true pride and ownership of both the small and big tasks, and worked tirelessly in the days leading up to the event as well as on the day itself. Everyone we worked with was professional and service-oriented, and we truly appreciated the partnership in helping raise funds for East Bay Agency for Children. Natalie H. - Team Lead @ EBAC

What Guests Are Saying

  • Steve Tzikas Local Guide 43 reviews 83 photos ***** 2 days ago NEW We had an amazing date night as my GF surprised me with a cocktail class. Wes was our bartender and he was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history about treasure island as well. The spirits were amazing and bought a few bottles to take home to continue our passion making cocktails. Can't wait to comeback and try the espresso martinis.
  • ★★★★★ Weston rocks! Carolyn S, Feb 2025 Sooooo fun!!! Weston was our bartender and he was absolutely amazing!! So fun and professional and knowledgeable. 10/10 reccommend!!!!! Beautiful venue, great cocktails. I honestly didn't even like whiskey before. I'm a fan now!
  • meganhaley92 6 contributions A neat, historical, city experience Jan 2025. Friends Weston did a great job accommodating our group and instructing the class on how to make 3 amazing cocktails. He even allowed us to create one gin cocktail using the distillery's gin instead of another Whiskey cocktail since not all of us were big whiskey drinkers. Would definitely recommend. Written January 21, 2025
  • CHRISTOPHER T Seattle, WA 4 contributions Great experience! Feb 2025. Couples The class was great and Weston was an awesome host and instructor. A great experience and I highly recommend doing this. Written February 8, 2025
  • Caramel H 2 contributions Birthday Cocktail Making Class Jan 2025 Couples Weston was wonderful at administering the cocktail making course and providing feedback on techniques and adaptations to other types of recipes. Nice swag and discount offered at the end. My fiancé had a wonderful birthday experience here...worth the price! Written January 12. 2028
  • Fun night with whiskey Renee_M, Dec 2024 A great deal for three whiskey tasting and three drinks that were delicious. A fun class with Westin as our instructor. Thanks for a great date night!
  • ★★★★★ Super friendly and lots... Michelle R, Feb 2025 Super friendly and lots of knowledgeable information. Awesome drinks. 10/10 no complaints. Beautiful setting even on a rainy gloomy day!
  • Rodger O. San Francisco, CA 105137 Jan 2, 2025 2 photos Did the mixing class. Weston was amazing. It was super fun and making your owe drinks. Had so much fun!!! Weston!!! Mixing master!!! Made my owe paper plane
  • Shayna 16 contributions 100 Great date night and tasty drinks Our mixologist Weston was fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. I loved that we each got to sample the whiskies on top of making (and drinking) our own 3 full size cocktails. The drinks were tasty, and Treasure Island is a cool and beautiful spot-especially at sunset when we arrived. I'll definitely recommend this for a fun night out with friends or a date! Written February 22, 2025
  • cheycheyfromthebay and 3 others Lucky Reinhard. Something Beautiful sweeneycarolyn 5h WESTOOOOOOON!!! Best bartender ever!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 2 likes Reply Hide all replies cheycheyfromthebay 4h @sweeneycarolyn loved him! ❤ 1 like Reply
  • Raiyaan 3 reviews ***** 3 hours ago NEW Weston was amazing at giving us a cocktails class. Informative yet fun with an exciting twist at the end. Definitely a great date night idea
  • Chuck C 1 contribution Great SF Experience on Treasure Island Mar 2025. Couples The location in the old Clipper air terminal was great and the view of San Francisco is truly stunning. The class was fun and moved at a good pace. The barmen/facilitators were knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. We had all the items we needed in good quantity as well as equipment for each "student". Definitely will look to do again with local friends and visitors. Written March 1, 2025
  • Passenger11325524660 1 contribution Top notch boozing experience Dec 2024 Couples Weston the bar guy was awesome! This is a highly recommended cocktail class! I would take my family or girlfriend to the class. Legit. Too legit to quit. Written December 28, 2024
  • Amazing experience - highly recommended Mar 2025. Friends The venue itself is in a fantastic location and the entire experience was impeccably organized. Even with our group of 25 people celebrating a special occasion and perhaps being a little exuberant, we were impressed by the level of care and professionalism shown throughout. The instructor deserves particular praise for managing our rather lively group so effectively. The impromptu dance at the end was a delightful and unexpected bonus. This experience is highly recommended, particularly for those with an interest in whisky.
  • Great experience, our class was amazing, Watson our instructor was just amazing. Thanks for my birthday special
  • The Stoner's take a cocktail class Mar 2025. Couples Cocktail class was nothing short of amazing. From the great drink selection, the free appetizers, to all the knowledge gained. In addition, our instructor, Weston, was the absolute best. He was extremely patient, kind, and knowledgeable. And his performance at the end was one for the books! My only con is that there aren't other classes we can take with different cocktail selections.
  • Wonderful time. Good info and very entertaining. The instructor took time to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun.
  • Shoutout to Westin for the guidance, knowledge, history, and performance!
  • Birthday Bartending Bash Mar 2025. Family My wife and I took my daughter to Gold Bar for her 21st birthday. Our bartender/instructor was Westin. He was informative, knowledgable, and entertaining. He brought the history and lore of Treasure Island to life, all while teaching us how to create some tasty libations. Following the class, we had planned on going into the City to a tapas bar, but we took a look at the bar menu and decided to have a meal there. We were not disappointed. My daughter had the grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup, my wife had the chicken sandwich (unfortunately they were out of french fries), and I had steak with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. All were outstanding I will definitely recommend the Gold Bar class to all my adventurous friends who want to spread their bartending wings.
  • Take the Whiskey tasting and craft cocktail class with Weston! We laughed, we learned, and we made delicious craft cocktails all with the help of Weston. Gold Bar Distillery is a must visit. Go for the class, stay for the drinks and appetizers in the bar after!
  • The whiskey tasting and cocktail class at Gold Bar Distillery is a must take! What a great day. From the beautiful building that Gold Bar Distillery resides in, to the hospitality of all of the employees at Gold Bar to the wonderful learning and laughter we experienced while taking the Whisky tasting and cocktail class. Weston was an amazing and engaging instructor. He helped us befriend our fellow classmates and soon our table was laughing and drinking as old friends. Not only did we taste and learn the history of a variety of whiskeys, but we also made delicious craft cocktails learning bartender tricks and feeling empowered to create our own cocktails at a later date. After the class we sat in the bar, had another round of delicious drinks and appetizers. And there was Weston, chatting with us and checking in to not only see how our class was but just get to know us more. Gold Bar Distillery and their class are worth the trip. The memories we made and the wonderful day we had has prompted us to get more friends and go back again.
  • What a fantastic place with friendly awesome bartenders! Lots of events going on so come on by to treasure island. Lucha libre Mexican wrestling, outdoor movie nights, comedy nights, and more. Make the drive. Just gorgeous on a sunny day Food served. Light bites or some sandwiches. Was given olives and nuts to munch on too Cocktail classes available 3 times a day on most days. Book online! So informative, interactive, and well done
  • Craft cocktail class Apr 2025. Solo So fun and informative! Cool vibes and great location! Tasty whiskey and awesome leader! Would do it again! Even solo I met some really neat people.
  • Worth the trip Apr 2025. Couples Great time. It's a cool atmosphere with nice people. It's easy to get there and the drinks were really good. Also has a cool history. Just do it
  • A hidden gem and so much fun! Apr 2025 Couples What a fabulous time we had! When we first arrived on the island I was a little nervous questioning whether all of the terrific reviews about this class were possibly skewed. However, we were in for a surprise. The Gold Bar Distillery, housed in the Administration building, turned out to be an inviting and tastefully put together setting. The class was super fun made so by the people we were with and our master bartender, Weston! As other reviewers pointed out, you may want to hold off drinking before hand because you will be drinking the 3 drinks you make, plus tasting various whiskeys... and don't forget you can hang out at the bar after. The groups can be big or small - we were a small group of 5. At an hour and a half, it's just enough time to have fun and still have time for other activities. The ferry ride to and from the island was a bonus - easy transport with great views! Lots of laughs and memories - you will not be disappointed!
  • A hidden gem and so much fun! Apr 2025 Couples What a fabulous time we had! When we first arrived on the island I was a little nervous questioning whether all of the terrific reviews about this class were possibly skewed. However, we were in for a surprise. The Gold Bar Distillery, housed in the Administration building, turned out to be an inviting and tastefully put together setting. The class was super fun made so by the people we were with and our master bartender, Weston! As other reviewers pointed out, you may want to hold off drinking before hand because you will be drinking the 3 drinks you make, plus tasting various whiskeys... and don't forget you can hang out at the bar after. The groups can be big or small - we were a small group of 5. At an hour and a half, it's just enough time to have fun and still have time for other activities. The ferry ride to and from the island was a bonus - easy transport with great views! Lots of laughs and memories - you will not be disappointed!
  • Moms' Night Out! Apr 2025. Friends Had a great night out at Gold Bar Distillery with 20+ mom friends from my kids' school. Weston led us through the cocktail class and we got to make 3 delicious drinks. So much fun and lots of laughs with a great group of women :)
  • Adaptive Gamer ★★★★★ Fantastic cocktail class! Brandon & Weston were amazing at elaborating & assisting everyone on what they need or wanted to learn more about. Highly recommend these two 10/10 service
  • Masonator D ★★★★★ Brandon and Weston came in clutch and were amazing teachers! Definitely recommend!!
  • Jon ★★★★★ What a wonderful experience! I learned so much about whiskey and the details of making great cocktails, coupled with great storytelling. As an Airbnb employee, I have participated in many Experiences,. This one is by far the best. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a fun afternoon, whether its solo or as a group And who doesn't want to visit Gold Bar Whiskey on Treasure Island??
  • Agnes Consolacion ★★★★★ 7 months ago Best start to a weekend I have had in a very long time Gold Bar Distillery is a gorgeous space with terrific drinks, amazing staff, and one of the most phenomenal views in the Bay Area. Special thanks to Weston who provided excellent customer service and recommended checking out the views from the top of Panorama Park.
  • Juan Carlos Peru Oct 12, 2024 Muy buena atención del Sr. Weston Davis, un conocedor del arte de la cata pero sobre todo un excelente profesional y ser humano ^ Translation - "Very good attention from Mr. Weston Davis, a connoisseur of the art of tasting but above all an excellent professional and human being"
  • Roberto Mejia 2 months ago Went to Gold Bar to celebrate our cousins bday with some whiskey tastings and we were pleasantly surprised on how nice Gold Bar Distellery is set up. The whiskey and bourbon are extremely tasty and good. We weren't too sure what to expect since the weather was a bit foggy but the service and tasting was amazing. Nick and West were super knowledgeable and friendly. They walked us through the whiskey and whiskey cocktail tastings and explained everything to us. I highly recommend this spot to anyone that wants to have a nice time. We took the Ferry from SF (8minute ride) and the distellery is literally across the street from the ferry dock so easy in and out and you don't have to worry about driving in.
  • liz n Fun adventure Jun 2025. Family A great way to spend the day. Easy parking and or ferry ride to the distillery. The class was so much fun. It was well organized and the atmosphere was great.
  • Ash M Drinks, history and more Jul 2025. Couples Everything about this exceeded expectations. From the ferry ride from the city to the quality of the cocktails to the excellent bartender/teacher. Had a great time learning about the whiskies before making three delicious cocktails. The building was incredible and hearing the history made it even better. A great way to spend an afternoon/evening.
  • verucacat Such a fun class with the best teacher @goldbardistillery TREASURE ISLAND SAN FRANSISCO
  • Dalina San Francisco, CA ★★★★★ Great class and vibes.
  • David Y Great class in an amazing location The class and instructor Westin was amazing. I learned so much about making drinks and can't wait for the upcoming gin class.
  • Courtney Anderson Weston was the best teacher for our class. I happened to win the cherry for best "drawing" on my whiskey sour. So fun!! He was great with letting us all take photos and videos of him during the instructions and he also took the time to help all the students take photos of their groups during the drink making. He made the class so much fun for our group! We appreciate his knowledge and experience about the cocktails and the history of treasure island.
  • Explore38950487066 10's across the board! The experience far exceeded our expectations, so much fun! And of course so much history as well with it being on Treasure Island and the former Pan Am terminal. Will definitely go back. Such a great experience if you looking for something to do with out-of-town guests as well. Loved loved, loved it!
  • Nico Walnut Creek, CA Class, History and Great Cocktails!! Jul 2025. Couples This class was everything I hoped it would be. It was an elegant set up, Weston was the best teacher, it was a great crowd of people and it was a beautiful Saturday in July. We celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary on this day and enjoyed the lessons, the tips on what kind of tools to use, the tricks of the trade, and of course, the fabulous Spirits served. We ended up buying several bottles and will be practicing our skills at home going forward. Weston also told us all about the venue and the various events they hold. We had a bite to eat and met some other people and just really enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely go back in. This class is highly, HIGHLY recommended.
  • GetYourGuide traveler - United States July 14, 2025 - Verified booking We had a fantastic time at the mixology class! The setting was stylish and well-organized, and the experience overall was truly worthwhile. Our instructor, Weston, was outstanding-engaging, knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive. He created a fun and welcoming environment while also delivering genuinely useful and interesting information. The only thing I would change is the music in the bar-it was a bit too loud and didn't quite match the vibe of the class. A more relaxed playlist at a lower volume would've allowed for easier conversation and better focus on the instruction. That said, we still had a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about cocktails in a fun and social setting.
  • Christine A Bro'dal Shower was a Success!! Jul 2025. Friends Scheduled a "Bro'dal Shower" for my fiancé and his friends! Group booking was easy and they where quick responses all my questions. The guys said everyone was friendly, they learned 3 cocktails and had a great time with the guys. Not: the tables are for 8, he was a group of 10 so 2 guys where with another group but the whole experience was memorable! Highly recommend! Written July 21, 2025
  • KW Jul 2025 This was an AMAZING experience!!!! Bartenders were fun, personable, and great teachers. Following their directions, we made great drinks. Our group thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this activity. We would even do this again. The place is a little bit challenging to find, but it's in a semi-circle building and there is no signage outside or on the doors. Written July 25, 2025
  • Maria S Jul 2025. Family I arranged a special night out for my brother, who is a huge whiskey enthusiast, and it turned into an unforgettable family experience! Our host and instructor, Westin, was a total gem-he had us laughing from start to finish and truly made the class enjoyable. We met some fantastic new people along the way, and the drinks we crafted were absolutely delicious! I walked away with a whole new appreciation for whiskey and can't wait to switch things up in my drinks. We're definitely planning on coming back and spreading the word to our friends and family about this amazing experience! Written August 2, 2025
  • Tour25377086901 Awesome experience Jul 2025 Solo Learned a lot. The instructor was really good and fun. The set up was so good and the drinks were really delicious. Highly recommend Written July 27, 2025
  • Navigate08116677657 Birthday whiskey class I booked the cocktail class for my husband's birthday and we had a great time. The ambiance was amazing and our instructor Weston was knowledgeable, and entertaining. I highly recommend this event. Written August 25, 2025
  • Pieter - United States July 20, 2025 - Verified booking Amazing and Weston did a great job!! Incredibly informative and a great time.
  • Eddie R Gold Bar cocktail class Aug 2025. Friends Attended the Saturday evening cocktail class at Gold Bar Whiskey on Treasure Island. It was a fun experience suitable for groups or couples. Our class was lead by Weston. He was both competent and humorous. He walked us through all aspects and tools and we also got to taste the base liquor (the three Gold Bar whiskies) prior to making each drink. We made three drinks, a whiskey sour, old-fashion and a house drink, the Paper Plane. All delicious! Make sure you eat! It's a lot of alcohol and although the distillery has food, the menu is somewhat limited (and the island does have many food options if any). Overall, a great time out and the view of the city from the island are lovely! Written August 24, 2025
  • Chad S Fun!!!! Aug 2025. Family Weston was our host. We had an amazing time celebrating my husbands 45th birthday. Learning and grooving with amazing view. Will be visiting again soon. Written August 23, 2025
  • Ankit Aurora, IL Fun experience. Learned and drank a ton, great for Whiskey lovers
  • Sanjana Milpitas, CA My partner and I went to the cocktail making class for a fun date night and we had a blast! Sam was super helpful when it came time to making the cocktails and educated us on the history behind several drinks. There were around 7 of us in the group, which made it more fun and enjoyable. There are also mocktail options for those who don't drink! All three cocktails were whiskey based so we got tipsy(in a good way) quite quickly. Highly recommend!
  • Emily Summerlin South, NV It's was a super fun class. Only go if you are super into whiskey they don't have other liquor!

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