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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It should be clearly stated that this is an American book and of really limited usefulness to prospective licencees in the UK.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Fluff between 2 covers
22 Oct 2009
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I was really disappointed with this book. The complete idiot's guide is an understatement. I have no experience working in a bar, but even I found myself reading this book and saying things like "Well, duh" to myself.
There were some pieces of info I found useful, but then the book stops and doesn't go into it. It will say things like "don't forget you need different types of glassware for different types of drinks" (no kidding, really?), but then doesn't give an idea of what you will need. Or it says "don't forget to price your food/drinks high enough to make a profit" (again, duh) but doesn't give you any formulas for actually producing the info you will need.
Basically, if you have any sort of business sense, any experience in the business world or project management or a bachelor's degree in any such field, you will be way over-qualified to read this book. I got more out of taking a local 1-week mixology course (a course that just teaches you how to mix drinks) than I got out of this book.
I ended up getting a few others that I have found VASTLY more helpful:
Small Business Financial Management Kit for Dummies (excellent book!!!)
Running a Bar for Dummies
Running a Restaurant for Dummies
The dummies series are much more comprehensive and provide more valuable tools and examples for actually creating what you will need. It gets down to the nitty gritty and assumes the reader has at least a basic business knowledge.
There were some pieces of info I found useful, but then the book stops and doesn't go into it. It will say things like "don't forget you need different types of glassware for different types of drinks" (no kidding, really?), but then doesn't give an idea of what you will need. Or it says "don't forget to price your food/drinks high enough to make a profit" (again, duh) but doesn't give you any formulas for actually producing the info you will need.
Basically, if you have any sort of business sense, any experience in the business world or project management or a bachelor's degree in any such field, you will be way over-qualified to read this book. I got more out of taking a local 1-week mixology course (a course that just teaches you how to mix drinks) than I got out of this book.
I ended up getting a few others that I have found VASTLY more helpful:
Small Business Financial Management Kit for Dummies (excellent book!!!)
Running a Bar for Dummies
Running a Restaurant for Dummies
The dummies series are much more comprehensive and provide more valuable tools and examples for actually creating what you will need. It gets down to the nitty gritty and assumes the reader has at least a basic business knowledge.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
complete idiots guide to starting and running a bar
7 July 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
While the title to this book is odd, it is sure not for idiot's! In fact, the information it gives helps keep you from making idiotic mistakes when starting a bar business. Very informative. shows you all the ropes and the pitfalls you may encounter, from serving drinks, food, location, employees, licenses and more.
Very Important book to Read for the BAR BUSINESS!
25 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
THis book is a must read! Especially if your thinking about opening a New Bar in your town! It is user friendly and points out exactly what you need to know! From picking out the best location. And what you need to know of the legal side of the business! Rest assured this book sharpened my ability to negotiate the best possible deals with landlords!And also picking the right theme for my upcoming Restaurant and Bar! Best part it shows you how to devolope a game plan! If your interestd in opening a bar, and you are smart you will buy this book! I did!
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