How do you plan a commercial bar? In this post I’ll review the standard human dimension and interior space requirements for bar and facility layout design.
How do you plan a commercial bar? In this post I’ll review the standard human dimension and interior space requirements for bar and facility layout design.
https://youtu.be/yyOCzH0m5AI How do you design a circular island bar and back bar? Here’s how we redesigned a large existing circular island bar.Learn the tips for systematically measuring existing bars and developing ideas for re-designing a commercial bar and back bar. HOW TO DESIGN A CIRCULAR COMMERCIAL ISLAND BAR AND BACK BAR Shown at right is an “As-Built” plan I created in preparation of a…
DOES THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIRE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS? Are 3 compartment sinks really required for commercial bars? What if you prefer automatic glass washers? Discover the bar design secret to pass a health department inspection and still have a glass washer. 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS vs GLASS WASHERS The local health department just informed one of…
HOW TO SET YOUR BAR STAFF UP FOR SUCCESS How do you optimize the success of your bar staff? Discover why Jon Taffer says drink consistency is key to success and tips bar owners need to maximize profits. Owning and operating a successful bar is an art. However, the overall success of any bar requires a team. If the staff is successful the…
How do you plan bar and restaurant seating for ADA compliance? Learn the real facts about ADA compliance for bar and restaurant seating, how to calculate IBC occupancy load and ADA seating.
What are the standard bar design dimensions? Learn the tips and ideas for planning a bar equipment layout and list for do-it-yourself commercial bar designs.
What’s the secret to designing a curved bar like an expert? Learn the tricks to circular bar design, bar planning, bar design ideas, equipment layout and bar tops.
In an earlier post about architectural LED lighting (refer below), we discussed that many nightclubs today dedicate a great deal of financial resources to lighting. Lighting accentuates the club’s façade, guides people into the club, entertains them with theatrical lighting and video display panels. Lighting also enables patrons to adequately see stairways and creates the club’s ambiance…
How do you increase bar profits? Today we’ll discuss the top brands of equipment and how liquor inventory services and systems can turn losses into profits.
How much do bar tops cost? Today we’ll discuss the most popular countertops for bar and nightclub design, purchasing tips, pricing and installation methods.
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