Feature your bar on BarMagazine.
Get your bar in front of cocktail lovers and industry professionals around the world, with a professionally written feature article, an SEO-optimized profile that ranks on Google, and coverage across our channels. Go live in days, all self-serve.
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Bars discovered through BarMagazine
Get featured in three steps
No agencies, no meetings, no waiting weeks. Pick a plan, tell us about your bar, and we do the rest.
Choose your plan
List for free, or upgrade to Featured for an article and priority placement. Secure checkout via Stripe in under two minutes.
Tell us your story
Fill in a short form with your bar's story, signature cocktails and photos. That's everything we need, no calls required.
Go live & get noticed
We publish your feature within a few days. New guests discover you through Google, our directory and our social channels.
More than a listing
Every Featured bar gets an owned marketing asset that keeps working long after launch.
A real feature article
Professionally written and SEO-optimized, standalone articles cost over €1,000. It's included with Featured.
Found on Google
Your search-optimized profile helps people searching for the best bars in your city actually find you.
Priority directory placement
Stand out in our global directory used by travellers and locals across 138 cities.
A Featured badge
Third-party credibility you can link to from your own site, menu and reservations page.
Social reach
Add Instagram coverage to put your bar in front of our full 88,000+ follower audience.
Unlimited updates
New menu, new photos, new story? Update your profile any time at no extra cost.
How to promote your bar and get it featured
If you've been searching for how to promote your bar or how to get your bar featured, the most effective move is also the simplest: get your bar covered by a publication the right people already read. Guests today discover where to drink the same way they discover everything else, they search Google, they scroll Instagram, and increasingly they ask an AI assistant for recommendations. To win those moments, your bar needs to show up with a credible, well-written story attached to it.
That's exactly what a BarMagazine feature does. Instead of a thin listing, you get a real editorial article about your bar, your concept, your signature cocktails, your atmosphere, written and optimized so it ranks in search and gives you something worth sharing.
Why being featured beats advertising
Most bar marketing is rented attention: you pay for an ad, it runs, and the moment you stop paying it disappears. A feature article is different, it's an owned asset that keeps working. Here's why it's the smartest way to promote a bar:
- It ranks on Google. A search-optimized article means people looking for "best cocktail bars in [your city]" can actually find you.
- It builds trust. Third-party editorial coverage is far more persuasive than your own ads, it's social proof you can link to from your site, menu and reservations page.
- It reaches the right audience. BarMagazine's readers and 88,000+ Instagram followers are cocktail lovers and industry professionals, the exact people you want walking through your door.
- It compounds. The article keeps driving discovery long after launch, unlike a paid post that vanishes when the budget runs out.
What you get when you feature your bar
Every Featured bar receives a professionally written article (standalone articles cost over €1,000, it's included), an SEO-optimized profile page, priority placement in our global directory used by travellers and locals, a Featured badge, and the option to add Instagram coverage to put your bar in front of our full social audience.
How to get started today
Choose a plan below, complete checkout securely through Stripe, and fill in the short form telling us about your bar. We publish within a few days, no agency retainer, no long contracts, cancel anytime. It's the fastest, most affordable way to get your bar the coverage it deserves.
Reach a global bar community
Choose how you want to be featured
Start free, or get the full feature treatment for less than the price of a cocktail per month.
Listed
Get your bar on the map.
- Directory profile
- Name, location & bar type
- 1 interior photo
- Website & Instagram link
Featured
Stand out with editorial coverage and priority placement.
- Everything in Listed
- BarMagazine feature article
- SEO-optimized profile page
- Priority placement in directory
- Multiple photos & menu
- Featured badge
- Unlimited profile updates
Featured + Social
Maximum exposure across editorial and 88K+ social followers.
- Everything in Featured
- Instagram post or Reel
- 3 Instagram Stories
- Cross-promotion collab
Paid plans are billed annually and renew automatically at the standard rate after the promotional period. Cancel anytime via the Stripe Customer Portal or by emailing office@barmagazine.com. EU consumers have a 14-day right of withdrawal. Payments processed securely by Stripe.
The bars getting discovered are the ones getting written about.
Every week your bar isn't featured, your future guests are finding someone else. Lock in 50% off your first year and go live in days.
Feature my barFrequently asked questions
How do I get my bar featured on BarMagazine?
Choose a plan, fill out the short submission form with your bar's details and photos, and complete payment securely via Stripe. We publish your feature within a few days, no meetings, no back-and-forth.
How can I promote my bar online?
The fastest way to promote your bar online is to be featured on a publication your future guests already read. A BarMagazine feature gives you a professionally written, SEO-optimized article that ranks in Google, a profile in our global directory, and exposure to our 88,000+ Instagram followers.
What does the feature article include?
A professionally written article highlighting your bar's story, signature cocktails and atmosphere, optimized for search so new guests can find you. Standalone articles cost over €1,000, it's included free with the Featured plan.
How much does it cost to feature my bar?
Listing your bar is free. During our launch promotion, Featured starts at $19.50/month (billed annually, $234/year), and Featured + Social, which adds Instagram coverage, starts at $39.50/month (billed annually, $474/year).
What if my bar isn't listed yet?
No problem, all plans start with the same submission form. Tell us about your bar, choose your plan, and we'll handle the rest.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel anytime through the Stripe Customer Portal or by contacting us at office@barmagazine.com. There's also a 14-day cooling-off period after first signup under EU consumer rights.
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