Preston Rideout is a nationally recognized nightlife operations expert and hospitality consultant with over two decades of experience in bar management, training, and compliance. He has worked with more than 250 hospitality venues across the United States, offering actionable guidance to improve safety, reduce liability, and enhance operational efficiency.
He is the CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of The Dram Shop Experts, a firm specializing in alcohol service training, liquor liability mitigation, and expert witness testimony. His work includes expert consulting for law firms, insurance companies, and state licensing boards, demonstrating his diverse contributions to the hospitality and legal fields.
Preston has been instrumental in shaping bar and nightclub safety standards. His credentials include extensive courtroom testimony in alcohol-related litigation and hands-on training for restaurant and bar staff nationwide. With a career spanning corporate consulting, licensing compliance, and dram shop liability defense, Preston Rideout brings an unmatched depth of field knowledge to The Bar Experts.
For over two decades, Preston Rideout has led bar operations across premier casinos, national restaurant groups, and nightlife venues nationwide. He’s trained thousands of professionals in responsible alcohol service, risk management, and bar management strategy.
With deep operational insight and regulatory expertise, Preston brings invaluable courtroom and consulting experience to clients of The Bar Experts. Preston’s ability to evaluate bartending practices, alcohol policies, and service environments allows him to guide litigation support, reduce liability exposure, and strengthen on-premise operations. His expert witness experience spans both plaintiff and defense cases nationwide.
Recognized nationally for his extensive contributions to bar operations and nightlife consulting, Preston Rideout has been a key figure in advancing industry standards. His hands-on leadership and courtroom testimony have earned the trust of venues, attorneys, and insurance carriers alike. He is frequently acknowledged for his commitment to safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across the hospitality sector.