SMS for Bars & Pubs
Fill quiet nights with trivia, live music and drink special campaigns, and keep regulars posted with a text.
How bars and pubs use SMS
A trivia night or a drink special posted only on social media misses the regulars who'd walk in for it. Australian bars and pubs use Mobile Message to campaign their database ahead of a big night, run time-limited drink and food specials with a discount code, and let regulars know about a function, sports screening or public holiday trading change.
Mobile Message sends these from 1.6¢ per message with no monthly fees or contracts, so texting your whole patron list before a Friday night costs next to nothing. Send from your venue's name, personalise campaigns with a first name, and manage every reply about a function booking or a question from a shared team inbox.
Trivia, live music and event night campaigns
Text your patron database ahead of trivia, live music or a big sporting event so regulars know to book a table.
Drink and food special campaigns
Run a time-limited discount code on drinks or a meal deal to bring people in on a traditionally quiet night.
Function and group booking confirmations
Confirm a function room or group booking and send a reminder as the date gets closer.
Public holiday and trading hour updates
Let regulars know you're open as normal, or running different hours, over a long weekend or public holiday.
Loyalty and members offers
Reward a loyalty or members list with first look at a new tap release or a members-only offer.
Bulk SMS at 1.6¢ per SMS
Exceptional SMS pricing starting at just 1.6¢ per message with your first purchase.
100% Direct Delivery
Messages delivered directly to Australian carriers for maximum speed and reliability.
FREE Dedicated Number
Get a free virtual number to send and receive SMS messages, perfect for 2-way chat.
Built for event nights and busy bars
Campaigns, function reminders and two-way replies in one place, from 1.6¢ per message.
Import Your Contacts in Bulk
Easily organise your contacts by uploading spreadsheets and managing them with lists.
Personalise Your Messages
Send personalised messages with each customer's name and other relevant details.
Two-way SMS Messaging
Easily engage with your customers and clients through free two-way messaging.
Automatic Opt-Outs
Include an automated opt-out option to let customers easily unsubscribe from messages.
SMS Message Templates
Create, save, and reuse text messaging templates to reduce time and streamline your communication.
Custom Sender ID
Send your SMS from your business name or a dedicated number to boost your brand identity with customers.
Schedule Messages
Scheduling your SMS messages lets you reach your audience at the perfect time without needing to be online.
Unlimited Users
Give trusted users access to your account, without having to share your login details. Everyone in your team can login.
Add Emojis to Your Messages
Bring your messages to life with emojis. Add personality, emotion and impact to your texts to make them stand out.
Send Messages in Any Language
Send messages in any language your customers speak. With full Unicode support, you can communicate in Chinese, Arabic, Japanese and more.
See it in action
Example messages modelled on how Australian bars and pubs use SMS.
Trivia's back at The Ferry tonight, 7pm start, $300 cash prize up for grabs. Grab a table at the bar.
Long weekend special: 2-for-1 parmas Friday to Sunday at The Ferry. Opt out: reply STOP
Hi Callum, your function room at The Ferry is confirmed for Saturday 2pm, 20 guests. Reply here with any questions.
Heads up, we're open normal hours this King's Birthday long weekend. See you at the bar! The Ferry Hotel
How it works
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Add your patron list
Import regulars and loyalty members from a CSV or add new sign-ups as they happen. -
Send a campaign or update
Promote trivia, live music or a drink special, personalised with first names. -
Confirm function bookings
Send a confirmation and a reminder as a function or group booking date approaches. -
Reply from a shared inbox
Questions about bookings, functions or trading hours land in one inbox your bar staff can manage together.
Ready to text your regulars?
Set up a Mobile Message account in minutes and start running event campaigns and function reminders from your venue's name. No monthly fees, no contracts, from 1.6¢ per message.