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Fluid Trade, May 2008

What makes a bar great?

Bars are known to be the number one past time to man; Man's best friend may not be his dog after all! Each year traveler’s from around the world stop at bars to catch a bite, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that all bars seem to bear. People always like to spend the few moments they have at the friendly and fun local bar that every town seems to locate at the hot spot of the town.

Nowadays bars are not frowned upon as a place where low life’s hang as they once did. Bars are characterized as the hot spots and place to spend quality time so one can blow off some steam and release the stress that life seems to bear upon us so frequently.

Companies of all shapes and sizes use bars as a place to catch a bite and discuss future deals. Recently, Forbes magazine listed it as the number one place that companies hold their meetings and square off future deals. The reason for this is that people seem to loosen up and they become more real... click here to read more

Venue Marketing Diary - May time Mayhem

Check out this months Venue Marketing Diary, a new regular feature on Fluid Trade. With tips and inspiration for getting people into your bar, club or restaurant. This month - May time mayhem

Featured Cocktail

Image of Silver Coin Margarita made with Partida Blanco Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Syrup

Silver Coin Margarita

Partida Blanco Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Syrup
A fresh take on the, "Tommy's Original Margarita". Using similar ingredients but a premium tequila.
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Featured from the Directory

London Bar & Kitchen LTD, Wholesale Bar & Kitchen Equipment

We are a wholesale catering equipment supplier providing every possible item
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London Bar & Kitchen LTD

Wholesale Bar & Kitchen Equipment We are a wholesale catering equipment supplier providing every possible item you'll ever need for your bar, restaurant or cafe. Whether your an existing outlet or...
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LAST 5 JOBS POSTED

  • Head Chef
    Location: West London Rate: £40,000
    High quality local brasserie requires Head Chef to develop the Two Rosette standard menu. The Head Chef will oversee a team of 6 chefs running a professional kitchen and cooking classical and modern French...more
  • Head Chef
    Location: Surrey Rate: £30-32k
    Head Chef required for this small conference & banqueting venue based near Reigate comprising 50 bedrooms, 8 meeting rooms, 11 syndicate rooms, restaurant and bar area. Head Chef will oversee all food...more
  • Deputy Restaurant Manager- South East London- £19,000
    Location: South East London Rate: £16,000 to £19,000 per year (up to 30% bonus+benef
    South East London...more
  • Deputy Restaurant Manager -Surbiton
    Location: Surrey Rate: £16,000 to £18,000 per year
    Surrey...more
  • Summer Chef 2008
    Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Rate: £250 to £350 per week (Live-in+tax-free+tips+bonus
    Guernsey, Channel Islands...more

TOP 5 REQUESTED COCKTAILS

  • Silver Coin Margarita
    Partida Blanco Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave Syrup
    A fresh take on the, "Tommy's Original Margarita". Using similar ingredients but a premium tequila....Read more.
  • Classic Hawaiian
    Bacardi Oro, Conintreau, Orange Juice, Pinapple Juice, Coconut cream, Lime cordial, lime wedge
    Fresh twist on a Mai Thai...Read more.
  • B52
    Coffee Liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream, Grand Marnier
    Shooter...Read more.
  • Woo Woo
    Vodka, Archers Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice
    Short...Read more.
  • Blow Job
    Creme de Banane, Mandarine Napoleon, Coffee Liqueur
    Shooter...Read more.