Opening a Pub / Feedback please!

[mike_23us]

1. A (I've fine with this but everytime we o to a pub my wife is wanting a steak so maybe have at least 1 on the menu.)

2. C ( It's always nice to have a nice selection somthing different everytime you go in is nice.)

3. A (but not a sports bar, somthing relaxing with nice bar area)

4. once a weeks for pint night

5. c

 

[seabass07]

1. What type of food do you like to eat in a pub setting?
A. Burger's and Fries
B. Toasted sandwiches, soups, and salads
C. Appetizers (hot poppers, chicken wings, ect)
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Suggestion: I like a pub with a good selection of food, but there's also the option of setting up shop next to a good sub or pizza shop that delivers. Maybe have a couple simple things on the menu and put out menus for a local place. You can probably get a bit of profit for all of the orders you send their way. It would be much easier than setting up a restaurant/pub. Black Raven has done it very successfully and I don't mind their lack of food since the beer is good and there's good pizza delivered to your table from next door.

2. How many beer selections would you like to see?
A. 5+
B. 10+
C. 20+
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Suggestions: The more the better...especially in WA where you can fill up a lot of taps with great local beer.

3. What type of entertainment do you enjoy?
A. Sports and Events
B. Pool table, darts, arcade, ect
C. Music
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Suggestions:Some TVs with games on and some good life music is what I prefer.

4. How often do you frequent a pub in a week?
A. 1-2
B. 2-4
C. 4-7
D All of the above
E. None of the above
Suggestion:I visited pubs a few times a week when I wasn't broke...

5. What type of decor/theme would you like to see?
A. Sport's
B. Automovtive
C. Social
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Suggestion:No cheesy decor. Just a classic dark wood rustic feel.

Good luck with your endeavor!

 

[9Frogs]

Quality! I live in a resort location in southern Wisconsin, and it is so hard to find a pub or bar that can offer high quality food. My wife and I both cook quite a bit, so I like to think we have a decent palate, not too snobby! Try to find a place that can offer a decent grilled chicken sandwich, let alone anything else. I have longed to find a place with good quality pub food, and decent beer, along with people who know their product and want to provide good service. Trust me, if I am anywhere near, my wife and I would be regular customers!

 

[CrystalShip]

Some of the best brewpubs I've been to do NOT have burgers and fries, unless they are "gourmet" burgers.

But sandwiches are great. A good reuben, or turkey reuben, panini type sandwiches, and specialty pizzas are easy and people will order them.

I do not want a wings/burger/fried stuff place when I am having a good beer. I'd go to Buffalo Wild Wings for that crap. If I'm going to eat, I'd want a sandwich and salad. Titletown Brewing Company will serve you a nice salad with spring greens and 1/2 of sandwich- perfect!

But appetizers are great, too, as sometimes I just want a beer or three but need something to help soak up the alcohol- so I'd order some deep fried "something" whether it's breaded veggies or onion rings to go with my beer.

I was in green bay a month ago to watch my Bucs get beat.... Very impressed by titletown brewing and the packers fans were good people!

 

[TrubDog]

If you ever get a chance to get up into the North Cascades check out Birdsview Brewery. It's a family run brewpub located on highway 20 Just a little past Concrete. Dad does the brewing, mom runs the kitchen and the kids tend bar and serve. They usually 8 to 10 beers on tap - all their own and all are excellent!

The last time we were there I asked if I could get the recipe for their Ditsy Blonde and Bill asked me how big a batch I wanted to brew and he went into his office and printed a 5 gallon batch Beersmith recipe. Being in a rural area it is a different take on what it sounds like you are going after, but they have a loyal following and it's always fun to go there.

Check out their website Home - Birdsview Brewing Company or better yet go visit, drink some great beer and ask lots of questions. It's always good to check out as many different and successful operations as possible when embarking on a new venture.

 

[seabass07]

If you ever get a chance to get up into the North Cascades check out Birdsview Brewery. It's a family run brewpub located on highway 20 Just a little past Concrete. Dad does the brewing, mom runs the kitchen and the kids tend bar and serve. They usually 8 to 10 beers on tap - all their own and all are excellent!

The last time we were there I asked if I could get the recipe for their Ditsy Blonde and Bill asked me how big a batch I wanted to brew and he went into his office and printed a 5 gallon batch Beersmith recipe. Being in a rural area it is a different take on what it sounds like you are going after, but they have a loyal following and it's always fun to go there.

Check out their website Home - Birdsview Brewing Company or better yet go visit, drink some great beer and ask lots of questions. It's always good to check out as many different and successful operations as possible when embarking on a new venture.

Thanks for that. I want to drive up there just to check it out.

 

[rasherb]

Taco Mac is cool I spose, but $6.50/pint with crappy service and mediocre food keeps us away for their 100 beers on tap. And I wouldn't mind paying that if I wasn't so annoyed every time I went there.

I agree with this!

There's a lot of cool pressed sandwiches you could do that would interest a foodie crowd, but that's probably not the right answer if you want to make money...