The Age feature on trends in small bars
Todays Melbourne Age has a feature on trends in Melbourne small bars.
Secrets to a successful small bar from the article:
- Good staff: a bar's success depends on the quality of the people working there.
- A point of difference: perhaps a unique layout or a speciality beer.
- Location: best bet is setting up in a proven bar-friendly area, preferably with an outdoor area for smokers.
- Coziness: no one likes standing in an empty bar, especially when it is huge.
- Money to spare: don't blow all your dosh on the fit-out, you may need it.
We would also add to this list:
- being close to transport - trains in particular
- somewhere with passing trade, not too far out of the way
- as well as being on the ground floor, especially if you wish to
have any live entertainment.