Featured Bartender July 2026: Linda Douglas, Donna’s, Los Angeles, CA

Linda is a hospitality professional, bartender, and community builder with over a decade of experience shaping the modern bar industry. Her work bridges world-class beverage programs with community impact, centering accessibility, representation, and the belief that hospitality professionals deserve spaces where they can thrive—not just survive.

Her contributions have earned national and international recognition, including being named a Top 10 U.S. Bartender by the Spirited Awards and one of the World’s 100 Most Influential Figures in Bar by Bar World 100. She has competed nationally, judged spirits internationally, and been featured in a variety of industry Media.

As the founder of PTO: Purposeful Time Off, Linda extends hospitality beyond the bar through initiatives that foster community care, connection, and a healthier future for the industry.