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How to Craft the Perfect Cocktail Menu

The world of cocktails can be an overwhelming landscape for the uninitiated. There is a vast array of options with countless mixers, spirits, and combinations to choose from.

If you’re seeking to build your own cocktail menu, either for your bar or at home, there are five essentials to get right.

With all things, research is crucial and here at Servaclean we know a thing or two about …

The Rise of the Low & No Alcohol Drink

It’s no secret that low and non-alcoholic beverages have been skyrocketing in popularity over the past few years.

Back in 2021, Waitrose conducted a study that revealed that searches for these drinks were continually rising by 22 per cent each year. This is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

The result has been an explosion of consumer choice, with almost every major brand …

Things to Prepare for in 2023

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2023 is now underway and, according to a new consumer report, it’s going to be a busy year for events in the hospitality sector!

The team at Servaclean has put together a checklist of five things to help you prepare for the year ahead:
Bar Planning
The first quarter of the year is often the time when we plan for the rest …

Tips For A Hygienic Bar

Let’s face it.

Would you really want to stay and spend your hard-earned cash in a bar that felt dirty and unhygienic? Your customers likely wouldn’t either!

Ensuring your bar is clean, hygienic, and well-kept is not only essential for attracting and retaining customers but also, more importantly, for everyone’s safety.

We’ll dive into our top tips for maintaining a hygienic bar.
Make Cleaning A Routine
It’s a fact …

How to Budget for Your Bar Fit Out

You did it!

Your dream of owning your own bar finally looks like a reality, and you’re beyond excited to get going.

From picking your colour scheme to choosing decor that screams ‘shabby chic, yet sophisticated’ – it’s easy to get carried away with it all!

But it’s important to remember that those oh-so-comfy sofas cost money, as does the glassware, the paint, bar stools, and, yep, …

What Is A Pop-Up Bar?

Have you ever been somewhere familiar when, out of nowhere, the next time you go a small bar has appeared? Or perhaps you’ve attended an event where there’s a temporary bar there serving beers, cocktails, or other drinks. Once you’ve gotten over your absolute elation (don’t worry, we’ve been there!), you’ve more than likely established that the bar is a pop-up bar.  But what …

Are You Ready – Winter 2022

The Christmas period and the weeks proceeding is traditionally a busy time of year for bar owners, and we predict 2022 to potentially be one of the busiest for many years, with Christmas parties and people socialising with friends and family and catching up on the last two lost Christmases.

In 2022 though, an event that creates a huge opportunity for bars and restaurants is …

Tips for Designing a Bar

So you’ve made the plunge! You’ve decided to go ahead and open your own venue. You’ve signed the papers, worked out your finances, and you’re ready to start the best part: designing your space.

But hold on!

While it’s super easy to get carried away and go with the first design you like, it’s important to make sure your bar, restaurant or hotel is fit for …

Positive Changes in the Hospitality Industry

The Hospitality sector has shown strength, resilience and flexibility to develop and diversify business models to cope with the ever-changing Covid legislations of the past couple of years.

Below, the team at Servaclean look at some of the positive things that have happened and that are here to stay.

Outside Areas

Outside areas have developed from a couple of basic tables and chairs to bespoke pods, luxury …

Solving Staff Shortages

In light of the current national staffing shortage and growing pressure of an increase to the national living wage, together with inflation and rising energy costs, the prospect of recruitment can be daunting to any employer.

As a bar owner, you may be left with the question of whether you should hire more staff to cope with demand and allow your business to grow.  It …

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