Drinks, people and music shape your bar’s atmosphere. Choose a soundtrack that fits the room — and leaves space for conversation.
An Australian survey of 993 regular music-venue patrons found that over 70% preferred lower volumes than they typically experienced.
For your bar, test conversation-friendly sound and quieter seating areas. Ask guests what feels comfortable.
Early drinks
Keep the soundtrack relaxed and conversation-friendly.
Busy evenings
Build energy through playlist choice, not just volume.
Check the experience
Collect guest feedback and adjust sound by zone and time.
Spotify, personal playlists and YouTube are designed for personal listening. Commercial playback may require separate public-performance rights.
The permissions you need depend on your location and music catalog. Check the coverage for your venue.
Explore Moodby’s 350+ curated stations, from craft pub moods to cocktail-bar grooves.
Schedule music for every part of your shift, with commercial-use coverage under Moodby’s terms for supported territories.
Find your bar’s sound →Answer six short questions to get two hiring tips and a ready-to-post bartender job description. Select more than one answer where needed.
