Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
New York’s 7 Most Iconic Bars
The New York City bar scene is massive. From dives to upscale supper clubs, the great island of Manhattan literally has it all.
But whether you’re a local or a first-time tourist, there are so many watering holes that it can sometimes leave you wondering where to start. And when the bar is your go-to place, that can be a problem.
Well we’re here to help. Here are the 7 NYC bars so iconic, you’ll want to start a tab immediately.
McSorley’s Old Ale House
15 East 7th Street
If you know anything about the history of New York, you know that it was built by immigrants – many of which were from Ireland. With that said, this list wouldn’t be complete without a solid Irish pub. McSorley’s is that quintessential ale house. Considered a landmark by New York City, they guarantee good ale and a good time, and for some reason there’s sawdust all over the floors. Notable customers include: Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Woody Guthrie, Dustin Hoffman, and potentially, you.
The Campbell Apartment
15 Vanderbilt Avenue
Recently reopened after undergoing a very expensive renovation, the Campbell Apartment is a bar that’s chock full of history. Located in Grand Central Station, the now bar was once the office of American mogul John W. Campbell, who decked the place out in the finest materials. To this day you can feel the opulence the second you walk through the door – with drink prices that match the high end decor.
The Monkey Bar
60 East 54th Street
Opened in 1936 (right after the repeal of Prohibition) The Monkey Bar has been an important part of the New York bar scene, well, since it opened in 1936. But if its Jazz Age stories and historic charm aren’t your thing and you’re more of a ‘Sex in the City’ fan, you’re in luck. In season 4, episode 51, Carrie starts one of her famous love affairs at, you guessed it, The Monkey Bar.
The Rusty Knot
425 West Street
Photo courtesy of www.grandlifehotels.com
A must-see West Village bar, The Rusty Knot is the place to go on Tuesdays. Why? Other than the fact that they were voted best bar in the West Village by Timeout Magazine, they have a very loose interpretation of what an “hour” is. Every Tuesday, happy hour is all day – drink 2 for 1 well cocktails and Busch pints! Even if Busch isn’t your preferred beer, it’s still got gastronomic delights and really fun locals to hang with.
Dante
79-81 Macdougal Street
Photo by Liz Clayman
Dante isn’t just one of NYC’s top bars, it was voted #34 in the world’s best 50! When it first opened its doors in 1915, Dante was actually a cafe owned and run by a local Italian family. It was only in 2015 that it became a bar – but a bar that maintained the same beating heart and old-world charm. With inventive cocktails, a delicious Italian menu, and a casual, no-frills vibe, it’s a meeting place for locals, celebrities, and curious bar goers like yourself.
The Nomad Bar
10 West 28th Street
Photo courtesy of www.ny.eater.com
With a 4.5 Yelp rating, The Nomad Hotel’s namesake bar brings a lot to the table. Known to be a classy spot, the Nomad Bar offers signature cocktails with rare spirits and a menu that takes pub classics up about 17 notches (try to chicken pot pie – it’s amazing). If you get there early enough, you can even snag a spot at a table with a view of the Empire State Building.
Old Town Bar
45 East 18th Street
Photo courtesy of www.gallivant.com
Even though their website seems older than this bar might be, rest assured, it’s not. A long time staple of the Flatiron district, the Old Town Bar opened its doors in 1892, and has been pouring solid drinks ever since. Local secret: this place has the best wings in all of NYC. Have a seat, have a drink, you’ll surely have a great time.
Please Don’t Tell (PDT)
113 St. Marks Place
Photo courtesy of www.eater.com
It might be 2017, but speakeasies like Please Don’t Tell still exist. Located in the East Village, PDT can only be accessed by the fancy hot dog shop called Crif Dogs. Once you’re inside, enjoy the laidback decor and the delicious and inventive cocktails. As well as the bragging rights that go along with being able to say you found this elusive NYC spot.
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson Street
Photo courtesy of Emphemeral New York
Bookworm? This one should be high up on your list. The second oldest continually running tavern in NYC, the White Horse Tavern opened its doors in 1880. During the 1950s, it became the go-to spot for all of the local literary legends such as Kerouac, Dylan Thomas and other beat poets. In fact, it’s rumored that you can sit at the bar and have a drink with Thomas’ ghost, who died shortly after he drank 18 straight whiskeys in one day at the White Horse Tavern.
Original Article: https://botyapp.com/blog-new-york-iconic-bars/
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
9 Ways to Get Great Bar Reviews
In order for your bar or restaurant to build a good following, you need to have positive online reviews.
In this day and age, most people turn to reviews on the internet to help figure out the hot spots and determine which places to check out.
A good or bad review can make or break your business, so it’s important to know how to get the best reviews from your customers to help your business grow. You can review bars and bartenders on the BOTY app.
Here are several ways to help you start getting better reviews.
Customer Service
Having great customer service is key to getting positive reviews. A happy customer says good things and a customer who’s had a bad experience will not be as nice. Here are some ways you can better serve customers. It’s sad to say but most of the time a person will go online to write bad reviews over good ones. So always give each customer the best service possible.
Ask Your Customers
Don’t be afraid to ask someone who has had a good experience to get online and give you a review. Many people who are happy with the service won’t mind doing something nice for you. It would not hurt to provide some incentives for doing so.
Pay Attention
Customers perception of the environment and atmosphere includes many variables. If the bathrooms or the floors are always dirty someone will notice and write about it online. Also be cautious of the music volume. Being polite is essential for keeping happy, satisfied customers. Keep in mind that without your customers you wouldn’t be in business, so all your customers are valuable to you.
You Won’t Please Everyone
Every once in awhile you will deal with customers having a bad day thus they are motivated to write a bad review. Here are some tips to deal with rude regulars. No business is perfect and a bad review from time to time is okay. As long as the trend of reviews are trending upward in the positive direction, readers will understand the culture of your bar. However, if you’re always are receiving bad reviews that might mean you have to rethink how you run the business and treat customers.
Use Incentives
Direct your customers to your website to complete a review and give away incentives like coupons. Some businesses promote customer of the day (or week) on social media and give away free lunches to the winners. This will encourage more reviews and encourage people to check out your website and social media pages. Be creative. The greater the online presence, the stronger your venue will be.
Online Review Sites
It’s important to get your bar on as many review sites as possible. Create profiles at various sites such as Yelp, Google, Hubspot, Glassdoor, Foursquare and Sitejabber to name a few. Here are some ways to get hundreds of positive online reviews. Be sure to create an in depth profile and make it really convenient for customers to review you often. Just don’t forget to check them and respond accordingly if you get a negative one.
Make it Easy
Use social media and share information. And you don’t always have to share information specific to your bar. Post enough that your page shows up on your customer’s timeline and they are reminded you are there. Give customers links on social media websites like Facebook to be able to complete reviews on your website. And to take it a step further, provide the customers ways to write reviews on your social channels. If you keep it simple and convenient, you will get more reviews and hopefully they are positive.
Email Lists
Always ask for customer emails to encourage them to write positive reviews. You can do this with a customer comment card that you can give to them while they are out and direct them to your landing page. Set up an email marketing campaign and notify email subscribers with updated information about your bar, new promotions and discounts. Be sure you use an email marketing service like Mailchimp to follow the correct rules of sending out email blasts.
Website and Blog
In order to create a good following and to get more reviews you should have a sound website and blog. You can include customers testimonials and also links to your review sites. This will encourage more people to review you.
Overall, by giving good customer service, promoting your business online, setting a good atmosphere and encourage your customers to review your business you will get more positive reviews. Reviews draw in customers and that is your revenue source so it’s important to have a positive social media presence.
Original Article: https://botyapp.com/blog-great-bar-reviews/
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