VinePair Podcast

Reservations are Hurting Bars

May 28, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Adam and Joanna dive into why the proliferation of reservation-only bars is hurting the industry, and has a surprising root cause. How is it that credit card companies and their desire to provide high-end perks for big spenders are changing the way that bars have always operated? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Joanna is reading: Malört Was Made for the Shot. Bartenders Are Changing That.Adam is reading: It’s Been 50 Years Since the Judgement of Paris — It’s Time to Move On.Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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