One of the best parts of owning and managing a bar is hosting various types of events. There are many people in your community hungry for social events where they can meet other people in their community and learn something new. The event types that draw crowds into your bar are a mix of fun and informative.
Bar Olympics
It looks like we’re no longer in Greece, Achilles—but, hey, that’s cool! You can always be like Achilles and battle your way to Olympic gold in a Bar Olympic series. If you like rowdy crowds, togas, and pretty leaf crowns, you should host a Bar Olympics. Have participants split into teams of at least four, and have them each compete in games like beer pong, darts, and Jenga. You can have teams pick a country or their favorite alcoholic beverages to represent them.
Cooking Class
Cooking classes are a fun way to get out of the house and learn a new skill on your own or with friends. That’s why hosting one at your bar will be a success, especially if you show your customers how to make some of your signature dishes. Teach basic measurements, pantry staples to have on hand, and beginner ingredients to use in dishes. If you need an idea of what cooking class to host first, consider pizza. Pizza is a fun dish to cook, and it’s easy to make. Guide participants by showcasing the best type of flour to use for pizza dough and what wine pairs well with the dish.
Goat Yoga
You’ve heard of beer yoga, but what about goat yoga? Goat yoga is a modern take on the traditional yoga class. The class can reduce stress and anxiety as guests interact with animals. This combination is blissful and one of the greatest events you could ever host at your bar if you have the outdoor space.
Culture Nights
Culture is all around us, and hosting one of these events at your bar can draw in crowds and unite communities. Consider holding an event hosted by a community member of a different culture to educate others on their cultural customs. The cultural nights could explore a culture’s customs and spiritual beliefs and share some delicious cuisine. Add cultural nights to your event calendar to take your customer’s experiences at your bar up a notch.
Date Night for Singles
Dating apps are so annoying sometimes. You swipe and swipe and swipe, and then BAM! You meet someone amazing, but after talking, they display red flags and might ghost you after that. Ditch the dating apps for a date night dedicated to singles. One of the best ways to find love in person is to attend a dating app-themed event.
Have each participant in the date night change their bio to something like “If you’re participating in (@bar name)’s dating app event, swipe right!” This message will get them ready to meet some lucky contenders.
Let’s get to filling your bar’s event calendar with fun activities.
