Would like to know what the top 5 rules are for buying a bar if any parties here have had experience in doing so (or selling one) much appreciated.
Top 5 rules for buying a bar...
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If you like to drink, don't buy a bar.
If you like to drink, don't buy a bar.
Lots of flat screens and subscriptions to MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA sports packages. Have MNF specials. Show sports constantly on at least one tv. Waitress that are willing to wear as little as possible. Free karaoke, thats what the bar i go to is like.
I can't give any rules but I do know that the lead guitar player in our band used to own one he says that he would never, ever do it again.
But then you should see this place he owned....way out in the MS delta on a back road in the middle on no where. So you can imagine what kind of patrons came in there!
But then you should see this place he owned....way out in the MS delta on a back road in the middle on no where. So you can imagine what kind of patrons came in there!
I don't know anything about it... I don't drink, but based on what I've seen you need tables that collapse into a hundred individual pieces of wood if one patron throws another through the air and the airborne patron lands on the table. It also helps to have a large supply of bottles that are made of candy glass.
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I don't know anything about it... I don't drink, but based on what I've seen you need tables that collapse into a hundred individual pieces of wood if one patron throws another through the air and the airborne patron lands on the table. It also helps to have a large supply of bottles that are made of candy glass.
And a bouncer that does tai chi every morning and says things like "pain don't hurt". Anybody up on their movie trivia?
I don't know anything about it... I don't drink, but based on what I've seen you need tables that collapse into a hundred individual pieces of wood if one patron throws another through the air and the airborne patron lands on the table. It also helps to have a large supply of bottles that are made of candy glass.
And a bouncer that does tai chi every morning and says things like "pain don't hurt". Anybody up on their movie trivia?
Sure, but some more trivia. What was the name of the counter guy at the car parts store where "the cooler" bought his parts?
My father has been in the bar business the majority of his life 
But really, it depends what kind of "bar" atmosphere you want and who you intend to cater to, which would also depend on your locale.
For the most part he owned typical "taverns"....little joints for his patrons to stop in after work, though once or twice a week he did have local bands play.
He never was into the whole "night club" atmosphere, though his last was that atmosphere....and he said it was a really headache
Dealing with "young adults", violence, weapons, etc. and yea, he defintely had bouncers lol.
His first bar though, was pretty laid back, he had a couple bar tenders (females) and didn't need any bouncers.....really, in his prime he was nobody to mess with So he did the "bouncing" himself if necessary lol.
But really, it depends what kind of "bar" atmosphere you want and who you intend to cater to, which would also depend on your locale.
For the most part he owned typical "taverns"....little joints for his patrons to stop in after work, though once or twice a week he did have local bands play.
He never was into the whole "night club" atmosphere, though his last was that atmosphere....and he said it was a really headache
Dealing with "young adults", violence, weapons, etc. and yea, he defintely had bouncers lol.His first bar though, was pretty laid back, he had a couple bar tenders (females) and didn't need any bouncers.....really, in his prime he was nobody to mess with
So he did the "bouncing" himself if necessary lol.Originally Posted By: javacontour
Sure, but some more trivia. What was the name of the counter guy at the car parts store where "the cooler" bought his parts?
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Sure, but some more trivia. What was the name of the counter guy at the car parts store where "the cooler" bought his parts?
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Clean
Small
At least 2 pool tables
Jukebox
Not too many TVs
Clean is good, but not hospital clean. A good bar feels lived in. It needs to be small and homey, a big bar feels impersonal. A couple of pool tables are nice, or at least one pool table and a dart board. A jukebox with a good mix of stuff. Take an interest in what's on there. The songs on a jukebox can really define a place. You don't want too many TVs. One or two per wall is plenty. Volume off, subtitles on unless the home team is playing or it's the playoffs.
If there's a suitable restaurant near your bar, partner with them for food. That way, you get the benefit of being able to provide a menu of food for your patrons without worrying about a kitchen. A lot of places do that around here, and it works out well for both parties. Even if you don't get anything out of it except the ability to offer food, that's a huge plus.
Small
At least 2 pool tables
Jukebox
Not too many TVs
Clean is good, but not hospital clean. A good bar feels lived in. It needs to be small and homey, a big bar feels impersonal. A couple of pool tables are nice, or at least one pool table and a dart board. A jukebox with a good mix of stuff. Take an interest in what's on there. The songs on a jukebox can really define a place. You don't want too many TVs. One or two per wall is plenty. Volume off, subtitles on unless the home team is playing or it's the playoffs.
If there's a suitable restaurant near your bar, partner with them for food. That way, you get the benefit of being able to provide a menu of food for your patrons without worrying about a kitchen. A lot of places do that around here, and it works out well for both parties. Even if you don't get anything out of it except the ability to offer food, that's a huge plus.
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