Holiday Marketing Tips for Bars and Restaurants [WEBINAR]

Holiday Marketing Tips for Bars and Restaurants [WEBINAR]

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The holiday season offers boundless opportunities for local businesses to bring in new customers, increase sales, and create momentum for the new year. As Q4 rolls in, bars and restaurants should capitalize on the increased foot traffic and restaurant spending the holidays bring.  Planning creative promotions is essential to a successful holiday season. Watch the webinar and … Read more

The San Diego Festival of Beer

The San Diego Festival of Beer

22nd annual San Diego Festival of Beer

“Drink beer, cure cancer,” says the cheerful crowd, and that’s exactly what the San Diego Festival of Beer is all about. People having a good time, for a good cause.   What is the San Diego Festival of Beer? The San Diego Beer Festival is not just an event for beer enthusiasts, it’s a fundraiser … Read more

The Evergreen Top Beer Festivals in the Country

The Evergreen Top Beer Festivals in the Country

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Top Beer Festivals in the country The weather is starting to warm up, and craft beer lovers are uniting all over the country for some of the best beer festivals the states has to offer. Every year, another great event seems to be added to the American roster. As a bar owner, attending festivals is … Read more

5 St. Patrick’s Day Bar Event and Promotion Ideas

5 St. Patrick’s Day Bar Event and Promotion Ideas

For many bars and restaurants, St. Patrick’s Day is almost a guarantee in sales. It is one of the only holidays on the calendar purely devoted to drinking. A study by the National Restaurant Association surveyed 1,010 American adults and found the following: 28% of people polled said they plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day … Read more

How to Hold Trivia Night at Your Bar

How to Hold Trivia Night at Your Bar

Offering an excellent selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails is sometimes only half the battle when running a bar.  Keeping your customers entertained is also essential to maintaining a healthy revenue.  While there are obvious choices, like music, or a live band, holding interactive activities can also do the trick.  Hosting a trivia night … Read more

How to Host a Pairing Dinner

How to Host a Pairing Dinner

A great way to up-sell in your bar or restaurant is to consider coupling your drinks with specific plates.  Although pairing dinners are most common with wine, they can run the gamut of any beverage these days, as long as it is done right.  With so many complex flavors, it may seem daunting at first, … Read more

Ways for Bar Owners to Give Back During the Holidays

Ways for Bar Owners to Give Back During the Holidays

Ways for Bar Owners to Give Back During the Holidays

During the holidays, one way to maximize your sales and attract a larger customer base is to have a charitable spirit. Whether you choose to volunteer with your staff, or hold an event in your bar, it’s not only a great way to celebrate the season, but it demonstrates that your company cares. There are … Read more

Holiday Drinks to Have at Your Bar

Holiday Drinks to Have at Your Bar

As a bar owner, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than to offer holiday specific drinks.  The year-end can often prove a stressful time for your establishment; a lot of people are on vacation, scheduling is tough, and you may be wondering what to serve that will stand out. But if you take … Read more