Bars
BY John Patrick Pullen
Taplister helps customers and bartender up-to-date on what's being poured at their favorite bars.
15 Rules for Talking Business Over Drinks
BY Ross McCammon
How to behave in any bar meeting. Remember: Don't have what he's having.
Bars Go Green
BY Alina Dizik
How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.
Going Out Tonight? Zoom In, Point And Click
BY Lambeth Hochwald
New nightlife apps from three young treps give scenesters the inside scoop before setting foot inside a bar or club.
Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars
BY Jason Ankeny
This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike.
Artopolis: The State of the Creative Nation
BY Adam Davidson
Arts entrepreneurs won't save the day for every city, but in some spots, they're the new oil (paint) barons.
How One Craft Brewery Is Tapping Social Media
BY Dan O'Shea
Chicago's Finch's Beer replaces signage with social media marketing and finds frothy fame.
'Bar Rescue' Asks: Is Your Business Name Hurting Your Business?
BY Carol Tice
Sometimes the only way to save a business is to start over, even down to changing its name. Here's how bar owners learned that lesson on Spike TV's 'Bar Rescue.'
From Mess to Success: Spike TV Readies Bar Rescue Reality Show
BY Jason Fell
Bar consultant Jon Taffer offers his top three management tips for business owners in all industries.
Five Businesses Born at a Bar
BY Kara Ohngren
The back-of-the-napkin business plan is not just a myth. Here are just a few examples of business ideas that took shape over drinks.Poggled Serves Up Local Deals for Drinkers
BY Jason Ankeny
This social network says it's more than just 'Groupon for nightlife.'
How Marlo Scott Ditched the Big Office and Big Salary to Get Her Sweet Revenge
BY Jennifer Wang
Marlo Scott transcended the whole sticky-sweet cupcake trend with a genius concept--serve them with booze!
Play Video How to Start a Bar (Video)
The owner of a trio of Irish pubs in New York City offers need-to-know tips and advice to aspiring bar owners.
Three Things About Owning a Bar That Might Surprise You
BY Jason Fell
From long hours to solving countless problems, opening a bar is more than just slinging beers.





