Our Journey.
From the begining.
Where it all started.
Follow Little Rum Runner’s story; from a childhood friendship to the business it is today.
Find out about each of our team members and what makes them tick!
1999
A friendship begins.
Liam and Fletcher meet in Year 1 at Yeronga Primary School and form a friendship that would transcend two decades.
2014
The first bar is built.
Unable to find a suitable venue for their birthday celebrations, the boys set to work to create their own bar. Unbeknownst to them, Little Rum Runner was born!
2016
A hobby ensues.
The bar becomes mobile with the addition of wheels. A passion for bartending and cocktails is ignited as the boys begin taking their bar to the celebrations of friends and family.
2017
Little Rum Runner is official.
The Rum Runner’s service is offered to the public! With overwhelming success, both founders abandon their professional careers in pursuit of their passion.
2018
Business booms.
Riding the wave of success, the Rum Running Team grows to four full-time employees and 16 casual cocktail bartenders.
2019
The Rum Runners revolutionise mobile service.
Fletcher and Liam work alongside industry leaders to design and construct a bar that has raised the bar for mobile drinks service.
Future
Above and beyond!
As friendship and business strengthen, the Rum Runners look to the future with great anticipation. It’s just the beginning!
Meet the Team
The Rum Running family is constantly growing. Get to know a little about the people that made mobile service what it is today.
Yes our family is growing with the business. We have new job opportunities!
Fletcher Fraser
Co-Founder
Engineer by day, cocktail mixoligist by night. Fletcher loves excising his creative side both through structural design and in the kitchen with a few good bottles of spirits to play with. Multi talented and is just as good with a hammer or cocktail shaker in hand.
Liam Weate
Co-Founder
Young professional that enjoys a glass of scotch on the rocks in his spare time. Liam is a purist and enjoys simple yet elegant cocktails that really pack a punch. A lawyer by trade Liam has now diverted his attention to the art of mixing cocktails.
Sebastian Fraser
Bookings Manager
Sebastian is our newest team member. He has a fire in his belly that can’t be quenched. Maybe because he drinks to much Fireball Whiskey! He is helping drive the team to new heights and his advanced new booking system ensures we are always up to date.
Xanthe Davis
Marketing Manager
Xanthe is our passionate graphic designer and also has a sweet spot for gin. Some of her best work is done with glass in hand! She also liaises with our team of professional barstaff and loves to taste test our latest cocktail creations.