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With so many new bars opening, the time is right to make sure yours stands out in every way. These clever design tips will keep your customers coming back for more. Design should set the atmosphere When designing your bar, think about your target demographic, the types of venues they frequent, and how yours can…
If you want to make your business more profitable, understanding what customers want is a pivotal first step, but you should not stop there. When it comes to customer experience, some factors reduce sales again and again. Here are the biggest customer complaints – so you can avoid them. EXCESSIVE NOISE: Music is one of the quickest…
The summer weather is finally here. You’ve found a great festival, theatre show or simply want to make the most of the beating rays in a beer garden. You’re in the mood to get together with family and friends – and so is everyone else. There is almost no limit to the time you can…
Whilst Bank Holidays are the days most staff live for, we know that for hospitality staff they can be a nightmare. The great British public rush to fill out pub gardens, prop up bars and visit Britain’s sandy beaches – wreaking havoc on a normally calm and collected Monday. Bank Holidays can be a huge…
Travel site TripAdvisor has this month announced its 2015 Certificate of Excellence award recipients, with thousands of the UK’s best hospitality businesses awarded. Hospitality businesses ranging from hotels, to restaurants and tourist attractions received the award, which aims to celebrate excellence in hospitality. Around 10% of the businesses listed on TripAdvisor that consistently achieve ‘great’…
Bringing to mind connotations of opulence and luxury, circular bars are the epitome of style, and have been increasing in popularity for years. Circular bars are perfect for use in any venue – from hotel to bar, sports event to theatre, so what are the key benefits? Serve more customers from more angles – Having…
Research has shown that the average Briton will waste 5 hours and 35 minutes in a queue each month – adding up to a massive six months of their life spent queuing. Queuing for getting a drink at a bar, to pay at a shop, and waiting for a bus or train were shown to…
Whilst we know there are many reasons to love working in a bar, we’ve also seen first-hand some of the problems that bar staff encounter. Luckily, mobile bars can combat many of these issues. Here are some of the ways in which Oasis Bars can help… Problem #1 – The customer says ‘surprise me’ One…
Whilst customers go wild for a great cocktail nowadays, and many businesses have seized the opportunity by offering 2-4-1 offers and cocktail nights, this was not always the case. Did you know that mixing drinks to create a ‘cocktail’ only began in the early 1860s, when legendary American mixologist Jerry Thomas published “How To Mix…
When it comes to looking for a venue, whether it be for an outdoor party, wedding, or upmarket function, many will search for a company that either rents out marquees, or owns a permanent one. Ideal for those who are looking for a unique venue, and often employed as an alternative to having an event…