Even as a gamer I wouldn't go to this. If I go to bar it's usually to drink and meet people who are just as drunk and you can talk shit with each other and make new friends. I've never been a big fan of watching sports in a bar takes away the fun for me if everybody is just watching tv. Then again that's just me.

nVusPip

United Kingdom260 Posts

May 14 2011 11:31 GMT

#102

I would catch a plane to go to a bar like this :D

Tenz

Australia106 Posts

May 14 2011 11:32 GMT

#103

Not sure if it's been mentioned yet but there's a successful bar in Brisbane Australia, called Mana Bar (i think?) that while not E-sports orientated, it is a bar that caters to gamers, has lots of arcade machines and Xbox's etc. should have a look at some of the stuff they do, might help you with ideas. I think it's definitely a great plan, and i will be sure to visit the next time I'm in Sweden!

Musclecore

Sweden103 Posts

May 14 2011 11:44 GMT

#104

Had to register and de-lurk just to give my support for your idea. Living in Stockholm myself, being a solitary e-sports fan, this would be just swell! So long the booze isn't too expensive, and you can get something better than the standard pissy lagers if you want to.

DamnTasty

Netherlands28 Posts

May 14 2011 12:19 GMT

#105

Just a general thing, making a successful bar isn't only about what the bar stands for, but also what kind of people hang around there. Because there's casual gamers, who know what's going on the screen, and hardcore gamers who are gonna discuss the timings and mistakes made by the pro's etc. Which of the two are you going to cater to?

And something to always keep in mind with bars and disco's, is that either they're popular and you make lots of money, or they're not, and you make jack shit.

For these above reasons, the opening of the bar is what makes it, or what breaks it.

PS: But if you get one of these bars running good, everything will work out, you could open another one is another major city and build from the reputation you have from the first.

Superouman

France2195 Posts

May 17 2011 18:39 GMT

#106

On May 14 2011 21:19 DamnTasty wrote:
Just a general thing, making a successful bar isn't only about what the bar stands for, but also what kind of people hang around there. Because there's casual gamers, who know what's going on the screen, and hardcore gamers who are gonna discuss the timings and mistakes made by the pro's etc. Which of the two are you going to cater to?

I don't see how it's contradictory unless you wanted to write "casual gamers, who DON'T know"

NIIINO

Slovakia1320 Posts

May 17 2011 18:42 GMT

#107

there is this famous place in Stockholm called Inferno. isnt there a bar or something ?
We got something similar here in Bratislava. Its basically PC bang + bar, but there is nothing really about gaming on the bar.
But ye I would really love to drink some Steam packs in your bar

monkey5476

United States133 Posts

May 17 2011 19:45 GMT

#108

I answered that I would love to but sadly I am an american and I don't think any are going to open up near me

DamnTasty

Netherlands28 Posts

May 17 2011 20:11 GMT

#109

Show nested quote +

I don't see how it's contradictory unless you wanted to write "casual gamers, who DON'T know"

In general there's three type of people:
1 People who know it's a videogame/ or not even that
2 People who know what's going on on the screen, for example he is attacking and knowing that marines hate banelings etc.
3 People who watch the screen and are like omg sick gozo polt timing attack.

I can imagine that if you cater too much to group 3, a lot of people out of group 2 are gonna be like, yeaaaah not really that into it, but its a nice idea for a bar, leaving you with solely group 3 in your bar. And if you want to get the thing running you need to try to persuade group 1 and 2 the most, as they are the majority of the people.

TuElite

Canada2123 Posts

May 17 2011 22:43 GMT

#110

I don't think that any already existing bar would accept to do such thing unless you rent out the place for the duration of the event. And I don't think the market for opening up a bar yourself is big enough to justify such a big investment.

So meh, not gonna happen anytime soon.

But I'd definitely go, that's for sure. It's just not a realistic business venture imo.

xtfftc

United Kingdom2343 Posts

May 17 2011 23:07 GMT

#111

It doesn't have to be a themed night... A lot of venues are happy to put football/formula 1/whatever on a big screen if this is what a group of customers wants. The best thing to do would be to talk to the management of a venue about a specific event and make sure it doesn't clash with any other sports event. As long as enough people show up, they'll be more than happy to do it again.

salle

Sweden5554 Posts

May 18 2011 22:52 GMT

#112

Oh, I live in Stockholm and I really want this so much... would be awesome to sit down and watch some GSL or MLG events while having both food and beer.
Seeing there are so many "regular" sports bars around in a city of this size surely there's a market for an ESPORTS-bar. Although it should just be SC2, I don't care about HoN, LOL, ... >_>
... OK... I do like watching a bit of CS 1.6 <_<
I'm not sure if it's been suggested before but go and do a live survey during like an event at IO that draws in e-sport-spectators and not just any gamer.
I so hope you find a good place for this. Hehe I'm just way too excited about someone actually doing something I've only gone around and been wishing for

Bumblebee

3237 Posts

May 19 2011 13:43 GMT

#113

I would also definitely visit whenever I'm in Stockholm. :-)

NeoLearner

Belgium1847 Posts

May 19 2011 13:56 GMT

#114

Awesome plan. My parents moved to Stockholm some time ago, so I can go to Sweden for free now. So if you open it, I will stop by.

Too bad beer is so expensive in Sweden or I would've had a bunch of friends who would've gladly joined me for some fun. Make a deal with the Belgo bar on (I think) Bryggargatan. Belgian beers go well with Esports.

Teusa

Sweden30 Posts

May 19 2011 14:18 GMT

#115

Would totally go to Stockholm just for that. Let my missus roam the shops while I hang with me nerd peers!!

Ser3nitynow

Sweden89 Posts

May 19 2011 14:21 GMT

#116

Tbh, i dont think it would be successful at all and if i wanna go out it would be to a normal bar then an E-sportsbar and i think that is the case with alot others. The idea will fail but gl tho.

Body_Shield

Canada3373 Posts

May 19 2011 14:25 GMT

#117

You can definitely have a sports bar around ESPORTS, but this shouldn't be your only defining factor. You want to attract a large demographic, which will also include your main focus of ESPORTS enthusiasts. This will allow you to stay in business.

Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, good location, decent prices.

You also want publicity at every opportunity to let people know you exist.

Zharak

Sweden106 Posts

May 19 2011 14:33 GMT

#118

Living in gothenburg soon, and have several friends in stockholm that I will visit quite often, would love to give your bar a shot:D Sounds like it could turn out quite awesome!

Kalpman

Sweden406 Posts

May 19 2011 14:34 GMT

#119

I swear to god I will come down to Stockholm at the grand opening of this bar if it ever happens. And Im not even religious

laegoose

Russian Federation325 Posts

May 19 2011 15:11 GMT

#120

Imagine starcraft-themed bar with protoss-style interier, 3 different menus: fried hydralisks, zergling legs, drone snacks; normal terran food; some acid-blue protoss coctails etc. Hell, I hope one day they will open something like this in Korea or somewhere. I will live there.