Adding a wine bar to a coffee bar.

by Terri Voltz

Nov 29, 2009

I wanted to get opinions in regards to adding a wine bar to a coffee bar. I would like to hear from those who currently sell wine and how it is working for them. I would also like to hear from those opposed to the idea. We are considering addding a wine bar to cater to our after 5:00 customers and to compliment the nights we offer music or other entertainment. I am thinking that serving wine may attract more customers to these evening events. I look forward to your opinions and ideas.
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    Terri Voltz

    Thanks Dennis and Joseph for the feedback. Although a liquor license may be a better fit with coffee drinks, I would have to make many other changes before I could obtain a liquor license, and I don't believe the space I am currently in can accomodate the changes. I can; however, obtain a license for wine fairly easily. I hadn't thought too much about storage or about minimum purchases. Those are both good things to look in to. I have thought about the glass thing. We currently offer customers who bring in their own coffee cup 20 cents off their drink. Maybe I could offer something similar. I also know I will need to expand my menu. I am still exploring ideas on what foods I can serve.

    Nov 29, 2009

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    Joseph Robertson

    Sorry for any confusion. I was using the liquor license loosely. I meant Beer and Wine license.

    Nov 29, 2009

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    Cindy Mac Nicol

    Hi Terri,

    Ive got the same problem at the moment.
    My one shop started off as a restaurant, then I added on the bar, and then the coffee, and this concept does work very well, especially with the vast group of people I have in my town.
    The Dad would come in and order a beer, and Mother and the Kids will do the coffees or lattes or hot chocolate.
    I am now busy opening my second shop, and I am contemplating the wine bit aswel.
    I want to go for boutique wines, so its not the type of stuff you can get at a local supermarket.
    I also use the Kahlua or Baileys or Amarula Cream liquors, but I dont think I can add that to the ALCOHOL related market like you would with say wine or beer.
    I was also aiming on the AFTER 5 wine drinking market, but at the same time I dont think ill keep my doors open much after 10:00, because after that time theres a totally different crowd that would want you to cater for them (then its going to head towards cocktails and shooters market).

    Anyone else with other comments, EITHER TALK ME OUT OF IT....OR GIVE ME MORE REASON TO CARRY ON!!!

    Dec 1, 2009