Bar Management articles, columns and news items relative to best practices in bar management, from staffing/training to delivering great guest service to managing the business.
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Looking Into The Crystal Ball For 2013 Beverages January 21, 2013
What will 2013 hold for chain beverage menus? What do consumers want now? How can we attract them, and still keep sales high? Magic eight-ball says...More>>
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The Designs of Beers January 21, 2013
Jeffrey Beers International has been one of the big names in hospitality design since the 90's. Some of the more high profile projects include a huge chunk of the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, Japonais restaurant in several cities...More>>
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How Would Design Expert Nancy Hadley, From Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue”, Improve Your “Curb Appeal”? January 18, 2013
How would she help increase your product sales through cost effective design? Don't miss your chance to win a free "on a budget" consultation from Nancy at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas.More>>
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It’s A New Year! What Have You Done So Far? January 16, 2013
For me I have rewritten my business plan, secured a new agency, readjusted my client base to work with a more positive group of people, reassessed my social media sites and so much more! More>>
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Considering The Altogether Ultra-Chic Kamikazes January 15, 2013
In the ‘80s the Gimlet morphed into the Kamikaze, the ultra popular cocktail made with vodka, Rose’s lime juice and a shot of Cointreau. Even now in its third decade an icy Kamikaze in classy stemware is a “can’t miss” proposition.More>>
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Beating The Mid-Winter Blahs — It's Mind Over Matter January 15, 2013
It’s as real as overcast, freezing rain and grungy slush. They’re the mid-winter blahs, that pervasive depression that befalls all of us. It strikes in the early part of the year when our minds begin to accept that there won’t be any occasion worth celebrating until spring.More>>
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January 2013 Bartender of the Month: Jonathan Pogash January 15, 2013
Jonathan Pogash, also known as “The Cocktail Guru,” is one of the most premiere cocktail consultants and bartenders for restaurants and spirit companies. His signature cocktails can be seen and enjoyed in many of North America’s most upscale cocktail lounges and restaurants. More>>
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Marketing Matters: Attracting The Right Demographics January 15, 2013
Seeking out and catering to the right demographic can prove challenging for bar owners who want to capture an audience without losing out on the bottom line. But savvy owners know that understanding who their patrons are and what they want is a major reason for long-term success.More>>
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From Socially Challenged to Socially Gifted - Rocket Shop Café January 8, 2013
In the months ahead, this column will share the real-world examples of Bars/Clubs who competed to win a free makeover in exchange for sharing their experiences to benefit others. How can this column help you? You’re not alone in your social media challenges, and here you’ll find relevant advice.More>>
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Style vs. Substance — Weighing in on Pouring Shots January 8, 2013
Operating a bar requires maintaining a significant capital investment in liquor inventory, liquid assets that are especially vulnerable to internal theft and can siphoned off at an alarming rate. Regardless of whether bartenders over-pour liquor, give it away, sell it and pocket the cash, or drink...More>>
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