Background Music for Pubs and Bars

From quiet weekday afternoons to high-energy weekends, we deliver curated background music that keeps the atmosphere just right - every hour, every day.

The Right Music = The Right Atmosphere

Music has a powerful effect on your guests — it influences how long they stay, how much they spend, and how often they return. Whether you’re running a chilled-out pub with food or a late-night bar with DJs, our music adapts to your vibe.

Increase dwell time and drink spend

Smooth transitions from day to night

Create a welcoming and consistent mood

Avoid awkward silences or jarring track changes

Research

Professor Nicolas Gueguen led a study team in France (2008) that observed customers’ drinking habits in two bars across three Saturday nights. During the study the background music volume was changed between a normal level of 72dB and a significantly louder setting of 88dB. During periods when the background music was played at 88dB customers took an average of 11.5 minutes to finish a 250ml (80z) glass of draught beer compared to 14.5 minutes when music was played at the standard volume of 72dB. Calculated against the duration of stay for all participating customers it was found that each customer ordered on average one more drink when the louder background music was played.

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of pub and bar owners agree that music plays an important part in establishment branding

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of customers say music relieves tension and awkward silences

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of bar managers agree that playing music increases sales or results

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of bar, pub and club owners agree that playing music creates a better atmosphere for customers

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of pub and bar owners believe customers and staff would complain if the music was switched off

(This research was conducted by VisionCritical among 1,000 UK businesses and Entertainment Media Research among 2,000 UK consumers. EMR also conducted further research at a later date among 400 small retailers, hairdressers, offices and factories)

FAQ: Music for Pubs and Bars

Q: Can I use Spotify in my pub?
A: No – Spotify isn’t licensed for commercial use. Our system offers royalty-free or fully licensed music that keeps you compliant.

Q: What happens if the internet goes down?
A: Our system works offline – music keeps playing with no interruption.

Q: Can I change the music myself?
A: Yes! You can adjust which playlist is active and change the schedule of which playlist plays when, or let us handle everything.

Q: Is this suitable for late-night venues?
A: Absolutely – we have high-energy playlists for bar nights and weekend events.

Let’s make your venue sound incredible

Looking for the perfect background music solution for your bar or pub? We’d love to help. Fill out the short form below, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.

To help us tailor the ideal setup, feel free to tell us a bit about your venue:

How many locations do you have?
Do different areas (bar, dining, toilets) need different music?
Are you looking for a radio-style service, music-only, or music with promotional messages?
Do you need amplifiers, speakers and other AV systems installed?

The more we know, the better we can design a sound experience that fits your brand and guests.