AMERICA'S BEST BARS  
present nominations for the
2025 AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS!  By being accepted into the awards program we encourage you take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business and start spreading the good word that you're nominated!

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After you complete your entry form, there will be a brief survey to fill-out.  Give us a few days to review it. We will then be back in touch informing you on your next steps and how to best utilize the awards. 

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Meanwhile you can begin by telling your staff and regulars that you are in the awards program!  Put up a sign or a wall banner.  Send out an email, update your website and do some social media postings! 

 

The awards committee will review your entry & they'll want to see that you are being proactive! 

Much of what they'll expect to see is that you are taking the awards seriously.  By offering new, unique and creative experiences at your bar, you can create some new buzz, attract new customers and keep regulars coming back for more. Consider which ideas align with your brand and target audience, and experiment with different events and fun specials to see what resonates growing your customer base.

Here are some ideas to get you started:  (none of these are required - these are just promo suggestions!)

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FUN SUGGESTIONS ONLY!

Put up a VOTE FOR US sign
Offer happy hour specials.
Host trivia or game nights.
Create a loyalty program for regular customers.
Host live music or karaoke nights.
Offer unique and seasonal cocktails.
Host a special paint and sip night.
Create a themed cocktail menu (e.g. holiday, pop culture, etc.).
Offer a brunch menu with bottomless mimosas or bloody marys.
Host a comedy or story slam night.
Create a signature (awards) drink for your bar.
Offer a wine tasting event.
Host a charity fundraiser.
Create a craft beer menu with local brews.
Offer a whiskey or bourbon tasting event.
Host a sports viewing party.
Create a beer garden or outdoor patio.
Host a cocktail-making class.
Offer a themed food menu (e.g. Mexican, Italian, etc.).
Host a drag or costume show.
Create a cocktail competition with local bartenders.
Offer a dessert or coffee menu.
Host a speed dating night.
Create a food and drink pairing menu.
Offer a daily drink special.
Host a themed party (e.g. Halloween, New Year's Eve, etc.).
Create a seasonal menu (e.g. fall cocktails, summer beers, etc.).
Offer a beer pong or cornhole tournament.
Host a live sports trivia night.
Create a signature shot for your bar.
Host a craft cocktail workshop.
Host a ladies' night with discounted drinks
Offer a specialty non-alcoholic drinks menu.
Create a themed cocktail menu based on popular movies or TV shows.
Host a beer and cheese pairing event.
Offer a "build your own" cocktail or pizza menu.
Create a "hidden" menu for regulars.
Host a virtual wine tasting event.
Offer a seasonal beer cocktail menu.
Host a "paint your pet" night.
Create a signature mocktail menu for designated drivers.
Host a "bring your own vinyl" night.
Offer a "flight" of different types of beers, wines, or liquors.
Host a live band karaoke night.
Create a "reserve" menu of high-end liquors.
Host a "whiskey and cigar" night.
Offer a vegan or vegetarian food menu.
Host a themed costume party.
Create a "drink of the month" special.
Host a live magic or comedy show.
Offer a signature hot chocolate or mulled wine menu during the winter.
Host a video game or board game tournament night.
Create a signature cocktail for each day of the week.
Host a "sip and shop" event with local vendors.
Offer a "snack attack" menu of small bites.
Host a "paint and plant" night.
Create a signature "mocktail of the week" for designated drivers.
Host a "paint your pet" night.
Offer a "karaoke roulette" night with random song choices.
Host a "trivia and tacos" night.
Create a "mystery drink" menu where customers can guess the ingredients.
Host a "singles mixer" night.
Offer a "flight and bites" menu pairing food with different drinks.
Host a "sip and stretch" yoga night.
Create a "selfie spot" with props for customers to take photos.
Host a "wine and chocolate" pairing event.
Offer a "top shelf" menu featuring premium liquors.
Host a "dueling pianos" night.
Create a "dessert and cocktails" pairing menu.
Offer a "tasting trio" menu of smaller portions of different drinks.
Host a "movie night" with classic films and themed drinks.
Create a signature "mocktail of the month" for designated drivers.
Host a "paint and poetry" night.
Offer a "secret menu" with items only regulars know about.
Host a "wine and canvas" painting night.
Create a "food and drink flight" menu pairing food with different drinks.
Host a "trivia and tacos" night.
Offer a "sampler flight" of different appetizers.
Host a "karaoke roulette" night with random song choices.
Create a "bottled cocktail" menu to go.
Offer a "mocktail of the day" for designated drivers.

Again, by offering a wide variety of unique experiences and specials, you will attract newbies over to your bar.  Become the hip hot go-to destination for customers looking for something new and exciting.

 

Don't be afraid to experiment.  Try new ideas to see what works best for your target audience.

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Take note (keep an awards promotion diary or journal) to see what works for your place!