Liquid Narrative
Bespoke cocktail programs curated specifically for your venue's demographic and brand story — refined classics and bespoke signatures.
Consulting
A complete beverage program, end to end.
From situational analysis to launch night, Pour & Pass delivers an integrated engagement that touches concept, design, menu, costing, procurement, training and operations — engineered for your room and your numbers.
Bar design & setup
The framework
Experience architecture & operational excellence.
Sensory Alignment
Aligning glassware, presentation and bar design so the room, the serve and the story create one unforgettable atmosphere.
BOH Precision
Pour controls, waste reduction and optimised supply chains that protect quality while maximising your bottom line.
The Masterclass
Transforming your service staff into brand ambassadors through mixology, storytelling and hospitality mechanics.
Scope of services
Every deliverable, accounted for.
A comprehensive bar program consultancy spanning strategy, design, menu, commercials and operations.
Situational Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your location, operational standards, existing menu and marketing strategy to identify growth opportunities.
Concept Development
- Beverage concept strategy
- Competitive market analysis
- Beverage positioning strategy
- Beverage revenue planning
Bar Design
- Bar station planning
- Bar layout
- Equipment recommendation
- Storage & production planning
Research & Development
Technical development and testing of all beverages, conducted on-site in your outlet so every recipe is proven in your environment.
Costing & Commercial
- Recipe costing
- Menu engineering
- Pricing recommendations
- Profitability modelling
Procurement & Vendors
- Supplier identification
- Product sourcing
- Vendor evaluation
- Product selection support
Cocktail & Non-Alc Menus
Signature and classic cocktail menus with full recipe standardisation and a recipe book — plus a sophisticated non-alcoholic program that mirrors the complexity of your cocktail list.
Glassware & Service
Strategic glassware selection curated to your pricing structure and market positioning, with standards of service and guest-engagement training.
Operations & Opening
- SOP development & production procedures
- Inventory & purchasing controls
- Quality control standards
- Soft opening & launch day support
The engagement
A 90-day, phased launch framework.
We work in close collaboration with your team across a structured timeline — then stay on after opening to review, troubleshoot and protect quality.
Typical cadence: four on-site visits per month, with menu review one month after opening and quality-control visits in the months that follow.
Week 1–2
Discovery & Market Study
Situational analysis, competitive landscape and the strategic foundation for the program.
Week 3–4
Bar Design
Station planning, layout, equipment and storage designed for flow and volume.
Week 5–8
Menu Development & Testing
R&D, recipe standardisation, costing and menu engineering — tested in your outlet.
Week 9
Menu Approval
Final menu sign-off, recipe book and procurement locked in with your team.
Week 10–12
Training & Opening Support
Staff training, SOPs, soft opening and launch-day support on the floor.
Post-launch
Review & Quality Control
Menu review and troubleshooting one month after opening, plus monthly QC visits.
Ways to work together
Flexible engagement models.
Complete Beverage Program
The full 90-day engagement — concept to opening — covering every deliverable above for a single venue launch or relaunch.
Ongoing Retainer
Menu engineering, service troubleshooting, quality control and brand-activity planning on a recurring monthly cadence.
Focused Modules
Targeted support — a signature menu refresh, a bar redesign, a costing audit or a staff masterclass — scoped to a specific need.
Every engagement is scoped to your venue. Share your requirement and we'll prepare a tailored proposal. Request a proposal →
Let's refine your pour.
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