| The set-up of a restaurant bar depends on a long | | | | members, a bar in the center of the dining room |
| list of issues. Everything from the size of the | | | | is the ideal location. This is especially true |
| building, to the theme, and of course the liquor | | | | considering the dinner rush. For the more intimate |
| license can affect the success of your bar. In | | | | setting, placing a restaurant bar at the very back |
| some cases, bars are "service only" which mean | | | | of the building will be helpful in drowning out the |
| that customers are unable to order directly, but | | | | hustle and bustle of the streets and the loud |
| the serving staff places the order for them. | | | | kitchen. Be sure to consider the location of your |
| Other restaurant bars offer either full or limited | | | | restrooms as well and how your staff operates |
| bar menus. A lot of bars take part in "Happy | | | | on a normal basis. Remember, location is |
| Hour" which is generally when they get the | | | | everything. |
| majority of their business. If you happen to be an | | | | 5. Keep your bar stocked with all the necessary |
| already successful restaurant owner and | | | | equipment. That means multiple coolers and |
| considering adding on a full service bar, keep the | | | | fridges, ice bins and dispensers, glass racks, bar |
| following pointers in mind. | | | | stools, and coasters. Your bar stools and coasters |
| 1. The level of difficulty is pretty average but this | | | | may just match the theme of your entire |
| type of project can usually take anywhere from | | | | restaurant and bar. Be sure to invest in all the |
| 6-8 weeks depending on your bar's specifications. | | | | right décor to set the mood and invite |
| 2. Before anything else, read through your liquor | | | | guests. |
| license agreement. Some licenses allow a bar to | | | | 6. The perfect lighting can really help you set the |
| hold all the alcohols but some can only carry beer | | | | tone of your bar. It should be very subtle. It |
| and wine by law. If you have the contract that | | | | shouldn't be so dark that the customers can't |
| only covers beers and wines, then you will | | | | read the menus but they shouldn't be so bright |
| probably consider building a smaller service bar. If | | | | they feel like a spot light either. The perfect |
| you plan to serve all the hard liquor however, with | | | | lighting situation for a bar includes recessed lighting |
| the inclusion of wines and beers, you should map | | | | and track lighting. Both of these come with |
| out the space accordingly so that you con | | | | dimmer switches that assist any staff member to |
| construct a full service restaurant bar. | | | | control the intensity of each light bulb. |
| 3. Before building or tearing down, take precise | | | | 7. Know that your wine and beer salesperson can |
| measurements of the entire interior space. This | | | | supply you with free merchandise whenever |
| will help you determine how much space you | | | | possible. This may include decorative mirrors and |
| actually have for your newly added bar. | | | | beer décor, glasses, cubs, and neon lights, |
| 4. Consider where the best place for your bar is | | | | everything perfect for a bar. Figure out what you |
| in the building. Keep in mind that a bar usually has | | | | are capable of getting for free in exchange for a |
| double functionality. They often serve as a | | | | little beer advertising and take full advantage. |
| second waiting staff area as well. For these staff | | | | |