Bars
FACILITIES || HONESTY BARS
HONESTY
POPULAR HONESTY BAR DRINKS (SUGGESTIONS FROM ANNA): 1. Bottled cocktails divided into 2 parts - “apertif” and “nightcap” 2. Gin (Chapel Down | Sipsmith) 3. Vodka (Boatyard Vodka | Chase Vodka) 4. Rum (Diplomatico) 5. Whisky (Michter’s Bourbon | Jameson Irish | Chivas Scotch)
Anna working at Artesian
We’ve spoken to three hospitality experts to find out all you need to know about running an honesty bar so you can start your own. By Juliet Horner
6. Tequila (Patron) 7. Seedlip & Tonic cans 8. Served Raspberry Hard Seltzer 9. All Saints non-alcoholic beer
For those of you who want to offer guests a place to relax and enjoy a drink or two but don’t have the time or money to staff an actual bar, we suggest looking into the concept of an honesty bar.
10. Brew Dog Beer Selection
13. London Essence Tonic Water
Tw: @AnnaSebastian
Honesty bars are becoming increasingly popular. They are unattended beverage bars that typically reside in communal areas of hospitality venues such as a hotel lobby or lounge. As it is unattended, payment is left to the guest, hence the term ‘honesty’.
Karen Thorne Founder of the B and B Academy
Karen Thorne, founder of the B and B Academy, believes honesty bars are great for b&bs.
Anna Sebastian Bar Manager at Artesian | The Langham Hotel In:@annasebastian3
URL: bandbacademy.co.uk @bedandbreakfastacademy
“They’re perfect for those pre and post dinner drinks,” said Karen.
Yvonne Halling Bed and Breakfast Coach
Bed and Breakfast Coach, Yvonne Halling, said it’s important to consider whether an honesty bar will work for you.
FB and Insta:
URL: bedandbreakfastcoach.com Fb: Yvonne Halling
“It depends. What kind of establishment are you?” said Yvonne.
11. Taittinger Champagne NV 12. Billecart Salmon Rose Champagne
14. London Essence Soda Water 15. Two Keys Grapefruit Soda 16. Franklin & Sons Pineapple & Almond Tonic 17. Cold Brew Union Coffee 18. CBD Meda Sodas 19. Ginger Shots (Squish Juices) 20. Wines – A good French white like a Bordeaux , A good NZ Sauvignon Blanc, A good Chillean Malbec and a good French Beaujolais
Tw: @yvonne3030 Insta: @bedandbreakfastcoach
“If you’re a budget hotel catering largely for one night stays, having an honesty bar might mean you get taken advantage of. “But in a more upmarket property with lots of detail and a price tag to match, then
www.luxurybnbmag.co.uk
033-035_LBB_March21_HonestyBar.indd 14
w READ ONLINE & SHARE >>
luxurybnbmag.co.uk/honestybars21 March 2021 || Luxury BnB || 33
26/02/2021 13:23
