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Name for a Video Game Themed Bar / Restaurant
- Thread starter Schnei871
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Beelzebufo
Banned
Yeah, it's probably the worst on that list though. Really awkward to say.
Hahaha. I actually did think about doing a Kickstarter as a way of getting investors
They also have a burger called the Triforce that looks just like yours in OP
I guess you used some stock / public domain photo but you should be careful with that too. It's not easy...
A lot of the drinks come from The Drunken Moogle as well. That is a fantastic website
TriggerShy
Member
Yeah, I see that now. Some of them were really just for fun though.
Nitty_Grimes
Made a crappy phPBB forum once ... once.
The Loading Bar.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
Bits N Pieces
Member
Bytes and Pieces 
Duane Cunningham
Member
Also, make sure you have a Jill Sandwich on the menu.
Actually, we do have Up Down here in KC.
Actually, we do have Up Down here in KC.
It's an arcade bar with Mario Kart 64 tournaments, arcade cabinets, and etc
That place sounds awesome!
already existed, courtesy of Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw and some associates
closed back in may unfortunately
I like this one too!
Aztechnology
Member
Yea unfortunately this isn't the best business model. I don't mean to be rude, it's just by creating a business so dedicated to one type of patron, (hardcore gamers) you're essentially making it unpalatable to anyone outside that culture (I mean a very specific niche of gamer too). The whole premise revolves around the activities and novelty of the restaurant. Those things do not really keep customers consistently coming back. If you have a lot of tourists, maybe. But that's still fairly volatile.
My opinion is this.
Do- Focus on a more tonal ambiance, Gaming can be thematic, the consoles and everything away from the main area is fine. But having gaming constantly blaring in your face isn't a great idea. Many people will like the idea, but will come to the restaurant with friends to chat and have a few drinks. That's the bread and butter customer. Don't assume your average customer should be coming in to play video games and watch E-Sports. If that's the case, why make a Restaurant/bar? The E-Sports stage is too much for me personally.
Do- Make sure food on the menu is stylized mostly in name only. DO NOT sacrifice quality for aesthetics.
Do - A rotating menu. Don't put too many items on the menu at a sacrifice to quality because of the amount of items you have to keep preserved. I know you wan't to have a variety of gaming inspired dishes, but it's better to have a smaller menu with items that will surprise people because the food is fresh and quality high. Then rotate the menu to new gaming themed items as it's fun for customers and gives some incentive to return and try new things out.
I mean that's just a few tips, I know it's not what the thread is about... I just feel I had to say something based on the picture I saw.
Permanently A
Junior Member
Bits and Bytes is still my favorite
Already a gaming themed bar in London called Loading.
This has my vote
Graphics Horse
Member
Amazing Water