You’ve got an incredible bar with great drinks, cool vibes, and a friendly audience who won’t stop coming back. However, you know there are many other options out there and people always have a choice. So how do you stand out to attract new customers and ensure old ones keep coming back? Easy: creative bar merchandise!
There’s more to bar merchandise than just adding your brand’s name. It’s the practice of making things that your customers want to hold, wear, and talk about. So what kind of merchandise actually works? What makes people say, “Where did you find that?”
Let’s check out ten awesome ideas for merchandise that will make your brand hard to forget.
1. Custom Bar Glassware
There’s nothing cooler than enjoying your drink from a glass that stands out. Branded pint or cocktail glasses can be great promotional items that end up at home, sometimes for years.
2. Customizable Beer Koozies
These sleeves are quite fun, easy to find, and inexpensive. They cool drinks, keep your hands dry and clearly display your logo. Also, customers love collecting them.
3. Branded Coasters
Coasters are also important. They don’t only protect tables; they let you display your logo, add interesting quotes, or serve your popular drinks. And yes, people sometimes choose to take them home.
4. Bottle Openers With Your Logo
Is it even a bar without a bottle opener lying around? Hand out ones with magnets or keychains, and your brand will stick to customers’ fridges or key rings.
5. Signature Cocktail Kits
Have a drink at your bar that guests can’t get enough of? Package it as a cocktail kit with simple directions, all the ingredients, and complementary branded extras. It’s a brilliant way to upsell and a creative gift idea.
6. Custom T-shirts and Tank Tops
T-shirts or tanks should be created that customers (and workers) will like wearing. Advertising that feels like a gift connects with people far and wide.
7. Bar-Branded Hats and Beanies
Hats have always been in style. Let your logo beautify your baseball caps, snapbacks, or beanies and your customers will look stylish while showing pride in your business.
8. LED Illuminated Accessories
Do you want to make an impression during happy hour? Drink stirrers that light up, fluorescent glasses, or glowing wristbands make for a wonderful time and brand reflection.
9. Personalized Drink Tokens
Running a promo or event? Give your guests branded drink tokens that they can keep or trade. They’re fun, reusable, and can help bring people back regularly.
10. Eco-Friendly Merchandise
Customers are now big on sustainability when they shop. Offering reusable metal straws, bamboo coasters, and recycled tote bags makes it obvious your brand plans for the future which really counts.
Final Tips:
Before buying any brand merchandise, ask yourself: Will my customers really use these? Do these merchandise reflect my brand’s identity? Will these items help us be remembered?
Want to Make Your Bar a Name Customers Won’t Forget?
Work with UCT (Asia) to make memorable bar merchandise that helps your business sell more, build loyalty, and spark conversations.
Allow your brand to be top of mind. Contact us now to get your project going!
