The BarNinja Blog
6 Reasons Your Draft Beer Is Funky (Also The Likely Reason That Draft Beer Could Cause Headaches)
For years draft beer has been rumoured to cause headaches, even with low consumption (1 or 2 beers). To date, the case has been made by many but the cause has not yet been found. Some people suspect it is from dirty beer lines filled with bacteria that cause a...
Bartending Attitude
If you are here, it is assumed you are a bartender in a local restaurant, pub or club. If not, you probably want to learn. This section begins with some grassroots essentials to becoming a good bartender. If you are bartending now, it is always good to review to keep...
10 Things Bartenders Should Be Doing… Today – Especially #3
10 Things your Bartenders should do TODAY! 1. Keep a clean bar during the shifts. I have seen a lot of bartenders who that think since they are busy it is OK to make a mess of the bar (because they think it makes them faster). In reality, they will misplace items and...
This Is Why You Pull Your Back Out Stocking Beer. (Beer Cooler Stretches)
Fear of Flair Bartending.
Flair bartending! The term inspires so many things. Speed, juggling, balancing, choreography and even FIRE!! As absolutely awesome as flair bartending is, a lot of times I think we forget about the basics of flair. You are basically entertaining the guests. Whether it...
The #1 Tip You can Implement Today to Drive Repeat and Referral Business to Your Establishment.
This tip is so simple yet so powerful and will seem silly at first, yet in my last 3 experiences at bars in the DC area, this small step was not in their process, and it leaves the patron with an empty feeling as they leave the bar. What's the tip you ask? Say "thank...
5 Things You Can Do To Be A Better Bartender TODAY! Especially #2
1. Deep clean your bar - When you step back from the bar and really look at it from a patron's standpoint, you might be surprised. In addition, when was the last time you cleaned the back side of the beer cooler? (Probably not this week) This step might have just...
How to make last call.
Remember last call is your last opportunity to impress your patrons. Never treat last call as running everyone out to finish your night. Treat it as a celebration of the evening and make sure you keep your attitude behind the wood light, personal and have a lot of...
The Pour Spout
Bill's Tip- run water over pourers before placing or replacing them in liquor bottles. It makes them much easier to remove especially with Baileys and other thicker liquors. You should clean pour spouts between each bottle change. Keep a bucket of fresh spouts for new...
Beverage Napkins
Tip: Always placing a cocktail napkin underneath the beverage sends a message that you are a professional and organized Bartender. If you have heavy humidity and are having trouble with the napkins sticking to the bottom of customers' glasses, throw one shake of salt...
Life Hack for helping Ladies at the Bar that are Being Annoyed.
As bartenders, we are occasionally the line of defence for beautiful women that sit at our bar. Over the years, I have developed signals for women to let me know a customer may be bothering them (that will go unnoticed). If anyone is bothering you or being too...
How to make popular cocktail mixers from scratch for better cocktails.
Mixology is changing daily, one quick way to step up your game is to start making your mixers from scratch. It is very easy and not too time-consuming and adds a unique personal touch to your cocktails. As people have become more focused on processed foods and natural...