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Today, bars are not unfamiliar to us, especially among the younger generation. Many people come here to enjoy various drinks and relax. However, do you really understand what is a bar? How do bars differ from pubs, clubs, and lounges? Let’s explore these questions in detail with Kamereo in the following article!
What is a bar?
A bar is a place where you can enjoy alcohol and other drinks such as beer, cocktails, and wine. Particularly, the highlight of this model is the seating space near the bartender counter. This allows customers to observe bartenders at work and interact with them.
In addition, bars also offer other services such as electronic games, darts, billiards, music, and dance programs.
Types of bars today
Currently, there are many bar models operating worldwide. Here are the three most popular models that many customers love:
- Local bars: This model is quite common, often frequented by regulars and locals. The special thing about local bars is the ability to connect members with similar interests into a community.
- Sports bars: Targeting high-income customers. Therefore, sports bars provide premium drink services combined with quality food to meet customer needs.
- Specialty bars: Bars specializing in a particular type of liquor or alcoholic beverage. This helps attract enthusiasts and connoisseurs of that type of drink. In addition, bartenders also need good skills in creating various cocktails from a characteristic ingredient.
What is a club?
A club, also known as a nightclub, is a place that serves alcoholic drinks and nighttime entertainment activities. Clubs usually have areas for serving drinks, live music stages, dance floors, and DJ areas.
The concept of clubs became popular around the 17th-18th centuries in England. At this time, people often gathered at cafes and bars to meet, socialize, and make contracts. Social stratification became more apparent, with businessmen forming professional associations, nobles forming social status-based groups, etc. This laid the groundwork for the emergence of the club business model.
What is a pub?
Pub is short for the English phrase “Public House,” translated into Vietnamese as “public house.” This is a common business model for alcoholic beverages in the cultures of many countries such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. In many rural areas around the world, pubs are considered gathering places for communities.
Unlike bars and clubs, customers come to pubs not only to enjoy drinks but also to enjoy meals and meet friends. In addition, some pubs are places where beer is brewed with their own brands or serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are no dance floors, DJs, or famous singers in pubs, but some establishments have designed a small corner for customers to sing together.
What is a lounge?
Lounge (Lounge Bar) is a business model for food and beverage services with a gentle and sophisticated atmosphere. Here, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served along with light snacks. The Lounge model can operate independently or as part of large hotels and resorts.
Initially, lounges were designed to serve VIPs at airports and hotels. Later, this model developed into a popular place for relaxation and enjoyment for various customer groups.
The term “lounge” in English means waiting room and has existed for a long time. In ancient times, people used these rooms to relax. In addition, in major cities in Europe such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, lounges have been applied for customers to relax, chat, enjoy drinks, and light meals.
Distinguishing Bar, Pub, Club, and Lounge
Bar, Pub, Club, or Lounge are all places that serve alcoholic drinks and are popular gathering and socializing spots. However, these models have their own differences in terms of space, music, customer base, and prices.
Common points
- The main service is providing alcoholic beverages, along with the possibility of offering light food.
- Usually open mainly in the evenings.
- Places for people to gather, meet, socialize, and entertain together.
Differences
Here are the differences between the business models:
|
Criteria |
Bar |
Pub |
Club |
Lounge |
|
Space |
Usually small, cozy, with a long bar counter for seating |
Spacious, airy, and with a traditional English style |
Vibrant, lively, and with a large dance floor |
Luxurious, upscale, and usually with private areas |
|
Music |
Gentle, soothing music suitable for conversation |
Upbeat, diverse music, and may have live music |
Dynamic dance music |
Gentle, soothing music, and may have a DJ |
|
Customer base |
People who want to enjoy drinks and conversation in a quiet space |
People who want to immerse themselves in a vibrant and lively atmosphere |
People who enjoy dancing and entertainment |
People who want to meet and discuss business in a luxurious environment |
|
Prices |
On average, high |
Average |
High |
Very high |
Summary
I hope this article helps you understand what is a bar and differentiate these business models from each other. Each model will cater to a different group of customers. Stay tuned to the Bar/Pub section for more interesting information!
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