The latest guidance on effectively operating and managing today’s bar, from boosting profitability to creating a welcoming atmosphere.
If anyone knows how to run a bar, it is Jon Taffer. Star of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, and author of the book “Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Relations,” he can pretty much explain to you exactly what to do, and specifically what not to do, to have a successful bar … Read more
The reason why it is called a “tap room,” is because it not just a bar. It’s a place to discover craft. Through engaging conversation, culture, and the introduction of new flavors, patrons are able to explore parts of the world, they may never travel to. Thus, there are a few things, as a tap … Read more
Opening a craft bar can be a risky business, but that’s not to say it can’t be done! Unlike a regular bar, a craft bar takes some finesse. Your establishment should be a place people gather to not only imbibe their favorite beverage, but a place they come to explore new ideas, flavors, and to … Read more
In this ever-changing landscape of technology, bar owners must stay on the cutting edge to not only entertain their patrons, but increase revenue. There are several types of tech that you can install in your bar to really up the ante, and draw in a considerable customer base. The following are 4 types of technology … Read more
You may have noticed a new brew trend popping up in your local grocery stores and bottle shops: craft beer in cans. Canned beer has long been considered the bottom-shelf, second-class citizens of the beer world. The negative attitude towards canned beer is rapidly changing as craft breweries across the country choose canning over bottling … Read more
Dogs are more and more often considered family members these days, and folks like to bring their furry family members with them everywhere–often including the bar. Whether you choose to allow dogs at your bar is up to your region’s health codes, and then up to you. Consider these “paws” and cons of furry friends … Read more
An ugly website homepage is not a good thing, but an ugly homepage that isn’t helpful is just the worst. In this Internet age, your homepage is likely your business’s first impression for potential customers. Make your bar’s first impression kickass by paying attention to a few key website homepage elements: 1. Now that Google … Read more
Did you hear the joke about the bar on the moon? The bartender was great and so were the drinks, but customers didn’t like it because it lacked atmosphere. (Cue the guffaws!) It’s all well and good that we helped you hit your daily LOL quota (because that one definitely made you chuckle, right?), but … Read more
When people go out to a bar, in addition to having a couple drinks, they want to immerse themselves in the ambience of the location. Make your business a place that people associate with good ambience by keeping your establishment clean and picture perfect. The idea of your business as a “good mood destination” will … Read more
