While many of your punters might seem content with just turning up for a simple pint with their friends, retaining customers and providing an entertaining environment takes a little more than just a well-stocked bar. Everything from the drinks you offer to the music you play can affect how people respond to your establishment, including how long they stay and how much money they’re likely to spend. After all, if your customers are enjoying themselves, they’re more likely to stick around for another drink. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to do this without having to make room for a pool table or splash out on expensive systems. 

Get A Jukebox

Call us biased, but we’re avid believers that music can really transform the atmosphere in a pub and what better way to do exactly that than with a jukebox? Giving your punters control over what they’re listening to can encourage them to not only stick around for longer, but it can be another form of income that you can go on to re-invest in other entertainment options. Our jukeboxes are available on a no-cost profit-share basis, meaning that we can come and install a jukebox and sound system in your pub without you having to pay out for the machine. The profit you make will be split in order to cover the cost of the jukebox, meaning you won’t have to pay a penny upfront. If you’re worried about the songs your clientele will choose, you can even set your own playlists and genres to keep things on-brand.

Live Music

A jukebox can keep the mood up for as long as your pub is open, but live music could also be a great way to pull in more customers. Host open mic nights, offer stage space for local bands and performers or even host ‘battle of the bands’ competitions – they can all help to bring in customers and in most cases, you may not even need any additional licences providing the music stops by 11 pm. You can hire out sound equipment to start with, or suggest that local bands bring their own.

Consider A Fun Menu

As the generations change, so do preferences and as a result, you might find that your typical drinks offering isn’t quite enough to keep everyone happy. While a good beer or lager can cater to some, having drinks menus or even snacks menus with fun or unusual drinks can help set you apart from the rest. Affordable cocktails are a great way to attract younger audiences or those wanting to try something different, while varied spirits or craft beers and IPAs can help to pull in those with varied tastes or who just want to try something a little different.

Pub Games And Machines

Alongside jukeboxes, some of the biggest money makers in pubs are games and fruit machines. Whether it’s the chance to win the jackpot or a way to pass a bit of time while friends are in the bathroom, pub games offer a useful way to make a bit of extra cash while keeping your customers entertained. A collection of traditional fruit machines and some modern digital games can offer something for everyone. If you’re a family pub, why not consider a claw machine for the kids? We can help you source pub games for your pub as well as our jukeboxes – get in touch to find out more.

Themed Nights And Events

Finally, a themed night or event can go a long way to attracting and maintaining customers! It doesn’t have to be a huge, expensive affair – even something as simple as an RnB or Country evening can attract different groups and keep them buying drinks all night. With your jukebox, you can even set specific playlists to ensure the music keeps to the theme. If you want to go all out, you could host events for days like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, St Patricks Day and more, or even capitalise on the lesser-known days such as Star Wars Day (May 4th), National Dog Day (August 26th) and more.

For more information about our jukeboxes and how they could work with your pub, we are on hand to help. Get in touch with our team to find out more or to order your no-hassle profit share jukebox, today.