Benjamin Brown

Beverage Director

Ben joined Union Square Hospitality Group in 2012 as a barback at The Modern. His thirst and curiosity for spirits and cocktails brought him to Porchlight in the spring of 2015, where he continued to barback and serve. Ben started bartending in 2017, advancing to Head Bartender, and in 2023, he became Porchlight's Beverage Director. Ben showcases his passion for the cocktail community daily through his leadership of the growing bar team and inspired curation of Porchlight's beverage menus.