The Evolution of the Bar Industry: How Technology is Changing the Game
The bar industry has come a long way since the days of dimly lit speakeasies and Prohibition-era bootleggers. Today, bars and nightclubs are high-tech, immersive experiences that cater to a wide range of customers. From virtual reality bartending classes to AI-powered drink recommendations, technology is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the way we […]
Free App for Ordering Drinks at Bars
Technology transformed how bars and restaurants operate during and post-pandemic, amid crippling nationwide shutdowns. Tackling new challenges of social distancing measures, plus revenue drops, while still increasing efficiency and reducing staffing costs has proved to be difficult. Many bar owners and restaurant managers have sought support from smartphone apps and online ordering systems. These technologies […]
What Makes a Good Bartender?
There’s a meme floating around the internet that says: Sometimes you run into people who change your life for the better. Those people are called bartenders. Certainly, a bar functions as more than an after-work special and a neatly crafted cocktail to balance the stressors of life with feel-good moments. Quality alcoholic beverages can elevate […]
Revenue Generating Ideas for Bars
Before we dive into various revenue generating ideas for bars, let’s sip a little on recent trends within the bar industry. It’s been a year since the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. restaurant and hospitality industry, necessitating innovations in takeout, carry-out cocktails, expanding outdoor dining, and contactless technology. The acceleration of these trends have left […]
Drinks Bartenders Hate to Make
If it wasn’t apparent before, we’re here to confirm that, yes, there are drinks bartenders hate to make. Should we avoid ordering them? Professional bartenders weigh in. A wonderful perk of bartending, we hear, is the artistry of concocting a deliciously picturesque blend of spirits enjoyed by many. Just the thought of a premium cocktail […]
What to Order At a Bar for Beginners
Straight up, shaken not stirred, back, blend, free pour, neat, on the rocks, up. If it’s your first time in a bar, you’re likely to hear one or many of these phrases. They may sound a little fancy and even intimidating. But like any specialty, if you really want to get into it, you’re going […]
Average Wait Times for Drinks in a Post-Covid World
During Covid-19, occupancy levels were drastically reduced and customers rarely had to wait for orders at bars. Considering historic average wait times for a drink, it’s difficult to gauge where bars and breweries will be in a post-Covid world. A study conducted by Tails Cocktails back in 2019 showed that bartenders blamed premium cocktails for […]
How to Increase Bar Sales
As the dynamics in hospitality shift, acquiring new insight is key in order to move quickly and remain ahead of the curve. Bars, specifically, face unique challenges as businesses reopen. The pandemic forced many bars to close, and many others incurred significant losses. . And even with safety parameters in place, there are challenges that […]