Bar Texting – 3 tips on how to keep your bar filled with people

It’s fun and exciting to see more and more new guests lining up at your bar. But attracting the new ones and keeping long-term clients interested requires different strategies. This is where bar texting comes in. It’s a tool that allows you to organize your contact list, schedule text blasts and send/receive SMS messages.

Everybody wins. Nobody gets left behind.

Now patrons stay, but what can you do to make them even more satisfied with your services?

Surprise mentions during a live stage performance

 As part of your VIP treatment, invite patrons who will celebrate a birthday to your bar.

“Happy Birthday, Leo! Come over to C-Bar this Feb 18^th to receive special VIP treatment, plus 10% discount on your drinks! To confirm your reservation, send RYZZWK to 545454”

 There, you can then ask the host to give a birthday shout out to the celebrant and maybe invite him over the stage to sing along with the band.

Raffle contest on the spot

 At this point, both long-term and occasional guests have invested something of value into your bar already. Give back to them by offering a random raffle contest where winners could win special prizes.

Make an announcement through your text messaging software.

“You’re in for a great surprise! C-Bar has raffle prizes to be given away tonight – does a brand new karaoke set sound fun? See you there!”

 Give your patrons something to look forward to and you’ll be rewarded.

Hook patrons with regular news and updates

Some patrons may lead a very busy life but this doesn’t mean they can’t have fun sometimes. Make sure they know your bar is always open for them whenever they have time for a drink.

Otherwise, they will forget about you.

Keep your patrons updated about your newest happy hour promos, live performances, karaoke sessions, or any other special events (e.g. ladies’ night, speed dating, pool tournament).

For example:

“Karaoke session begins in just 30 minutes at C-Bar! Come on down and sing along with us.”

 Bar texting can be a powerful communication tool if used correctly. It helps you reach out to the right audience, remind them of the good times and ultimately, keep a long-lasting customer relationship.