I need help,Ive had a Bar turned over to me,thats on a downward slide,can't get people come back,need input

Answer 1

Make up some survey cards for existing customers, asking for feedback from existing customers - not too long! Most important question, "If you could change anything about this place what would it be?" You'd be surprised at the things that put people off, that you wouldn't think of.

Soon as changes are made and you're making money, get food happening. Get a buffet table. If you have to, cook the food elsewhere and bring them in. Keep it hot and sell it cheap, anything that the locals like.

Answer 2

I've been a bartender for almost 18 yrs, and there are lots of reasons y people would be leaving, has the neighborhood gone down? too many people selling/doing drugs? is ur service horrible? did a new place open up? First change the name, hire new workers, Expand ur menu, drink specials!!! free pool nights, get pool leagues in there, dart leagues, drink and food specials during sporting events, bikini waitresses(guys love that! real big here) karoake nights. Fri fish frys are always good. Do u have a patio? local bands, or a dj. and advertise!! btw lookin for a job lol hope it helps Good Luck!

Answer 3

You need a strong door policy, nothing attracts people like the prospect of not being able to get into a place, and it''ll keep all the nuisance customers out. Friendly bar staff is a must. Try and think of events that will bring customers in, go beyond the usual band nights, think outside the box, Dog Owners Nights, Texas Hold-em nights, etc.. Cheap beer promotions can help, but they can also be a stick to whip yourself with. Clean nice decor, no trash on the walls, I could go on and on and...

Answer 4

Did something specifically happen to make the bar lose customers? Was there an incident of some kind or does the food suck consistently? Are the servers rude ?Is it a place that people want to go to in a location thats convienent?Marketing is your best tool and answering the questions above will fill in the missing pieces.

Answer 5

Quite a number of good suggestions I agree most with Lisa, find out from the customers themselves what they think. Spend time on the floor talking to people, find out what they like, what they don't like. Check the neighboring area for other bars, what kind of bars are doing well? Also a name change and appearance change might be a good idea.

Good staff is the key, you need waitstaff, bartenders that get along with people, but still understand it is a business.

Answer 6

When I was a party girl a few years back the things that drew the crowds at the bar I went to were...
Ladies Night
College Night
Wet T-shirt contests
Karoake contests

You might need a new house band too.

Answer 7

thier are many things you can try first need to know what type of area it is in were it is located ect...what was it`s main clientel. but just takeing a shot in the dark, first revamp the place add young bands for younger bar goers. add things that will make your bar stand out.run some type of promtion to atract the type of customer you would like to have. word of mouth is good but take out an add in the paper set up a web page.show the people you have the best bar around.

Answer 8

Advertise, especially "Under New Management" feature Live Bands, Ladies Night, Drink Specials - Good Luck!

Answer 9

You blockhead :) Sorry, couldn't resist ! I would suggest turning it into a place where people could bring their children. Serve lunch and dinner specials that change daily and pick one or two dishes to be a specialty you can be known for.Anyone can buy alcohol . Make it a place people would want to meet at and socialize in.:)

Answer 10

Make sure the dish station and kitchen are impeccably clean.

Every day walk in and look for the worst eyesore, and fix it.

Make up some drink specials using cheap liquor but that you can't really tell, like margaritas or...