Any bar owner that offers a variety of craft beer can tell you one of the challenges is keeping up with the menus. The common go-to has always been a chalkboard over the bar, which

With consumer options for beer bars expanding all the time, how does your establishment stand out from the crowd? Having good beer and possibly food are obvious choices but you also want people to know

If you own a bar, you are busy. Period. Opening the bar, serving customers and closing the bar is hard work. There are an endless list of details that need to be addressed like managing

Beer’s resurgence in popularity due to the craft beer movement has made it a profitable source of income for many bars and restaurants. With a few key tricks up your sleeve, you can dramatically increase

For any craft beer bar owner, or any bar owner exploring the varieties of draft beer, this is truly the ultimate question.  How much is too much?  There are many craft bars seemingly stocking up

Customer testimonials are a powerful marketing tool for businesses, and with so many ways to offer opinions online today, it’s a more powerful tool than ever. So, why should you care about testimonials and how

When owning a craft beer bar, it’s important to know all of the ins-and-outs of the business; which moves far beyond just serving different styles of beer. Since craft beer is such a young industry,

A garnish is the “finishing touch” on any good drink. Not only does it provide an extra sensory experience and aesthetic value, but it often enhances the aromas and flavors of the beverage. Knowing how to

As a bar owner, dealing with difficult customers is a fact of life. It can be an unpleasant experience whether you’re prepared for it, or not. However, with a bit of planning and staff training,

Just because it’s beer, doesn’t mean it can’t be fancy. As a bar owner, you don’t want to be caught looking like you don’t know your beer, and one of the easiest ways to show

“Whether it’s a brewery or a great beer bar…it’s a craft. Everyone knows you have to work at honing your craft which means a commitment to excellence in all phases of the operation.” -Tomme Arthur,

Of course when opening a bar, everyone thinks of their customer base and what they want.  You condition your actions on what you think people will like; from the food, to the entertainment, and the

When you first ventured into opening a bar, you probably heard horror stories about the industry.  The truth of the matter is, running a successful bar is a tough cookie.  Unless you stay on top

The winter season can be a challenging time to keep your bar at capacity on an average basis. The nasty weather can drive people away in a cold drift, or bring them in droves for

Super Bowl Sunday is little less than a month away, on February 7th.  With New Year’s Eve wrapped up and St. Patrick’s Day not happening until March 17th, the Super Bowl is a great opportunity