Social Media Ideas for Bartenders

We Asked Working Bartenders, If You Could Change One Thing About Bar Culture, What Would It Be?

Hospitality has always been an industry built on passion. Ask almost any bartender why they chose this profession and you'll hear remarkably similar answers. They love the creativi...

We Asked Working Bartenders, If You Could Change One Thing About Bar Culture, What Would It Be?

Hospitality has always been an industry built on passion. Ask almost any bartender why they chose this profession and you'll hear remarkably similar answers. They love the creativi...

Bartenders Rank the Biggest Mistakes Bars Are Making Right Now

For the better part of two decades, the cocktail world has been defined by innovation. Fat washing, clarification, rotary evaporators, and smoke-filled glassware have transformed b...

Bartenders Rank the Biggest Mistakes Bars Are Making Right Now

For the better part of two decades, the cocktail world has been defined by innovation. Fat washing, clarification, rotary evaporators, and smoke-filled glassware have transformed b...

20 Rules Every Great Bartender Follows

If you have a go-to cocktail bar in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance you also have a favorite bartender. Maybe you look forward to their latest seasonal creation, trust the...

20 Rules Every Great Bartender Follows

If you have a go-to cocktail bar in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance you also have a favorite bartender. Maybe you look forward to their latest seasonal creation, trust the...

The New Bartender Shortage: Why Traditional Hiring Is Failing and How Hands-On Training Is the Fix

With 129,600 U.S. bartender openings projected annually through 2034, operators are urged to shift from traditional job-board hiring to hands-on training partnerships and structure...

Bartenders Are Sharing the Things They Overheard and Can't Forget

Some nights behind the bar are quieter than others. And then there are the nights that stick with you for years. Continue reading…

There’s Benefits, And Then There’s These Benefits

Offering everything from recipe “royalties” to spa services, some bars and restaurants are offering more than your average perks.

What Tequilas Are Bartenders Actually Drinking? We Asked Them

Celebrity tequila gets plenty of attention. Ask working bartenders what they’re actually excited to drink, though, and the conversation gets considerably more interesting. Chilled...

What Tequilas Are Bartenders Actually Drinking? We Asked Them

Celebrity tequila gets plenty of attention. Ask working bartenders what they’re actually excited to drink, though, and the conversation gets considerably more interesting. Chilled...

SCROLL. SHAKE. SERVE. HOW FUNKIN PRO IS KEEPING BARTENDERS INSPIRED

Social media has transformed the way bartenders discover, create and share cocktails. A trending garnish in Manchester, signature serve in London or a fresh twist on a classic in E...

A bartender shares the 5 red flags she always looks for at a bar

From sticky counters to batch cocktails, here are some red flags to look out for that could indicate you're at a bad bar, according to a bartender.

12 things you should never say to a bartender

Nobody walks up to a bar intending to annoy the bartender. But on a busy Friday night, when drinks are flying, tickets are piling up, and dozens of customers are competing for atte...

I've been a bartender for over a decade. Here are 10 things I wish customers would stop doing.

I've spent years working at bars. There are frustrating mistakes customers make that I wish they'd avoid, like waving cash in my face or not tipping.

We Asked 11 Bartenders: Which ‘Instagram Famous’ Cocktails Are Actually Overrated?

Social media is the great connector, but it’s also full of misleading photos and fads that don’t make sense IRL. It’s given us delicious dishes like the baked feta pasta and viral...

Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health?

Long shifts. Late nights. The pressure to stay switched on while managing crowds, complex orders and endless small talk. Bartending can feel electric, but it can also quietly drain...

Therapy vs. Support Groups: What’s Best for Bartenders’ Mental Health?

Long shifts. Late nights. The pressure to stay switched on while managing crowds, complex orders and endless small talk. Bartending can feel electric, but it can also quietly drain...

Where Have All the Buybacks Gone?

Under economic constraints, dives and neighborhood bars grapple with how to retain regulars.

AnnaLena is Looking for a Lead Bartender

The Goods from AnnaLena Vancouver, BC | We’re looking for a lead bartender who wants to bring their ideas to the table, help our team continue to evolve the AnnaLena bar program, a...

How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

The NYC Dive Bar Directory

Hey you—yeah you. You look like you need a cheap drink right about now.

What the Bartender Really Thinks About Your Spritz

You might expect the fizzy summer drinks to be a downer for the people who make them by the hundreds. But think again.

Skiers And Snowboarders Reveal Their Favorite Après-Ski Cocktails