At just 23, Goa-born bartender Macleigh Rey Fernandes has already made his mark on India’s evolving bar scene. Leading the award-winning team at Broilermaker in Goa—recently crowned Best Bar Team of India 2025—Fernandes embodies a new generation of bartenders redefining the craft with creativity, curiosity, and a touch of homegrown spirit.At just 23, Goa-born bartender Macleigh Rey Fernandes has already made his mark on India’s evolving bar scene. Leading the award-winning team at Broilermaker in Goa—recently crowned Best Bar Team of India 2025—Fernandes embodies a new generation of bartenders redefining the craft with creativity, curiosity, and a touch of homegrown spirit.
Goa’s young bar star: At 23, Macleigh Rey Fernandes is helping shape India’s cocktail culture
