The on-premise provides an experiential connection between brands and consumers, but, unlike in other channels, there's a 'middleman' who occupies a buffer zone linking the two - and can often make the difference when it comes to brilliant experiences.“I genuinely love it. I do it purely for the passion of it. I don’t need the money whatsoever. However, the crowds, the environment, diversity of people you meet - that’s what it is about. There's no other job you experience it.” The words of Luis, the bartender that I got chatting to on a recent visit to Belfast, where I stumbled across
Omotenashi – Four bars and the quest for the perfect on-premise experience – Comment
Consumers’ on-premise experiences are shaped as much by the service they’re offered as it is by the drinks.

Charlie Mitchell is a renowned industry commentator and research expert within the drinks industry, having worked for well over a decade delving into the data that tells the story of how consumers eat and drink out.
After having spent 13 years at NielsenIQ (formerly CGA Strategy), where he led the on-trade consumer & bartender research division, Charlie now heads up data, research & insights at Wilde Toast, the specialist drinks agency that helps drinks get chosen, through intelligent activation. Working with bartenders, consumers and trade professionals, Charlie distils what is happening in the sector to build winning strategies for brands.
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