These personalized bar experiences demonstrate that consumers are no longer satisfied with an ordinary night out. Indeed, consumers are increasingly expecting brands to tailor their products to their unique preferences while also providing them with additional content. As a result, many brands are looking for new ways to personalize the drink-buying experience.
One of the easiest ways that bars and other beverage companies can personalize the customer experience is by offering custom drink options. For some brands, this involves doing away with traditional menus and letting the consumer come up with their own concoctions instead. Another option is to provide technology that allows consumers to blend and customize their orders digitally.
Beyond providing consumers with custom drink options, a personalized bar experience can also be achieved through direct interaction with the consumer. By speaking to consumer directly, brands are able to demonstrate their desire to tailor the experience to the individual's unique preferences. This kind of interaction can be achieved through a workshop, a pairing class or social media engagement.
16 Personalized Bar Experiences
From Interactive Wine Menus to Customized Drink Campaigns:
Katherine Pendrill — Dec 15, 2015 — Marketing
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DIY Craft Breweries
Fermentations is a Fun Place to Make Your Own Beer, Wine and More
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Automotive Martini Bars
Grey Goose's Bar on Wheels Will Take a Mixologist Across the Country
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Touchscreen Sampling Bars
Beam Suntory's Interactive Booth Offers Bourbon Tasting at the Airport
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Vault-Inspired Whiskey Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Glenmorangie Bar Delighted Fans in London
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Fashionable Martini Pop-Ups
The Harvey Nichols and Grey Goose Pop-Up Offers Personalized Cocktails
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Customized Drink Campaigns
Jamie Oliver & Bacardi Are Hosting Cocktail Request Week on Drinks Tube
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Customized Cocktail Bars
Drink is a Hidden Boston Bar That Makes Libations for Every Taste
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Golf-Inspired Liqueur Pop-Ups
This Mini Golf Southern Comfort Activation Was at Bestival 2015
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Alcoholic Interactive Installations
This Beer Dispensing Device Made Networking More Enjoyable
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Interactive Wine Menus
This Digital Wine Bar Menu Offers Customizable Selections on a Touchscreen
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Boozy Gift Boutiques
The Stella Artois Pop-Up Shop is a Great Place for Father’s Day Gift Ideas
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Human Tear Cocktails
The 'Bitter Tears' Workshop Teaches People to Make Drinks Out of Their Tears
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Social Data-Driven Drinks
This Robotic Bartender Uses Facebook Likes to Create Personalized Shots
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Lottery Beer Taps
Carlsberg Turned Bar Taps into Controllers for an Interactive In-Pub Game
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Botanical Gin Workshops
This Bombay Sapphire Gin Workshop Features Custom Cocktails
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Interactive Theater-Bars
Play/Date is a Theater Bar Experience Where Actors Interact with Patrons
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In-Store Beauty Bars
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Patron-Led Payment Systems
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Curated Discovery Stores
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Personal Listening Experiences
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High-Impact Beverage Business Platforms
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Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
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Music-Driven Retail Experiences
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Personalized Wine Retail Apps
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'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
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