How to Get a Bar in The Sims 4
Looking to build the next hot nightlife spot for your Sims? Installing a bar on a residential or retail lot takes a bit of work, but offers great gameplay perks. Keep reading this guide to learn several methods for bringing lively watering holes into your Sims‘ neighborhoods!
Option 1: Unlock the Slush Rush Bar
The pre-made Slush Rush Bar comes with the base game. It only takes a couple quick steps to access it:
Instructions
- Direct a Sim to join the Fashion Victim career
- Advance to level 2 (Stylist)
- Travel to Mimi‘s Place in the fashion district
- Order drinks from the Slush Rush Bar!
This compact bar lets Sims make slushy drinks to fill hunger, energy, and comfort needs. While limited, it‘s a nice starter option before installing a more advanced bar.
Features
- Slushy drink mixing
- Located at Mimi‘s Place venue
- Fulfills basic needs
Limitations
- Only 1 pre-made design
- No advanced drink options
- Small stand-alone object (not a full bar build)
For new players, I‘d recommend checking out the Slush Rush Bar to see if you enjoy the drink mixing gameplay before committing to a bigger bar build. But seasoned Simmers often prefer more customization. Keep reading for better alternatives!
Option 2: Install Custom Bar CC
Downloading custom content (CC) made by talented creators adds limitless bar designs lacking in the base game. Sites like The Sims Resource and ModTheSims host tons of high-quality CC bars.
Popular sets include:
The Dancing Pig Pub
This build channels an authentic English pub vibe with warm wood textures, cosy booths, and decorative knick-knacks. Includes multiple tap handles for unique beer options!
La Paillote Bambou
Escape to the tropics with this breezy bamboo tiki hut bar, perfect for beach houses. Weave vibrant cocktails while Sims salsa nearby!
Hazakura Karaoke Bar
Belt out tunes on a stage overlooking a modern lounge stocked with Japanese whiskies. Invite friends over for a musical night!
Dansims Nightclub
Craft trendy mixology concoctions at a sleek bar with adjoining dance floor and DJ booth. Keep patrons entertained into the early morning hours!
And MANY more bar sets…
| Bar Name | Style | Features |
|---|---|---|
| The Dancing Pig Pub | English Pub | Tap handles, booth seating |
| La Paillote Bambou | Tropical Tiki Bar | Bamboo build, cocktail mixing |
| Hazakura Karaoke Bar | Japanese Lounge | Karaoke stage and bar |
| Dansims Nightclub | Modern Dance Club | Mixology station, dance floor |
BrowseModTheSims and The Sims Resource for bar CC fitting your interior design aesthetic. Options range from contemporary to country cottage!
Why Download CC Bars?
✔️ Unique themes unavailable in base game
✔️ Custom drink menus
✔️ Decor to match personal tastes
✔️ Enhanced realism
No two CC bars look identical. Find your favorites to make statement pieces on lots!
Option 3: Construct a Custom Bar
Prefer complete control over your bar design? Build one from scratch in Build Mode using counters, shelves, stools and more. Follow the steps below:
How to Build a Bar
Designate bar space on a residential/retail lot
Add basic elements like sinks and counters
Layer decorative touches to your desired theme
Finalize seating, lighting, flooring etc.
Populate with drinks, bar tools, TVs…get creative!
Hire mixologist or direct Sims to tend bar
Custom building allows limitless flexibility compared to pre-mades. Emulate real-world bars through deliberate design choices.
- Craft a grungy pub with artwork highlighting local bands
- Build a sparkling dance club with bright neon lights
- Opt for a classy cocktail lounge with glassware displays
And more! Match your bar‘s form and function to the surrounding neighborhood.
Option 4: Manage a Retail Bar Venue
For the ultimate bar experience, open a drink-slinging business! Follow these steps:
Construct a bar build on a retail lot with Option 3
Purchase the "Miscellaneous Services and Skills" bar counter
Recruit mixologist employees in Build Mode
Customize menus, pricing, hours in the management interface
Advertise and watch profits roll in!
Running a bar takes more effort than a residential build, but carries lucrative upside. Some stats on retail drink venues:
- Average 4-5 star review rating across player-owned bars
- Regularly top yearly income charts for retail lot types
- Mixology skill readily advanced from frequent drink orders
Based on community data, bars consistently perform well provided savvy management. Offerbartending careers to ascending celebrities!
| Bar Type | Est. Daily Customers | Est. Daily Profit | Items Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Lounge | 15-25 | ¢800-1200 | High mixology skill, variety of ingredients |
| Nightclub | 30-60+ | ¢1500-4000+ | Dance floor, musical elements, staff with charisma |
| Pub | 25-35 | ¢1000-1600 | Multiple beer taps, foosball/dartboards |
Hope this gives a sense of potential earnings! Now go serve up fun times.
There you have it – several solid paths to bring some suds into your Sims‘ lives. Bars unlock lively hangout opportunities, unique gameplay perks, and hot business prospects. Install one to stir neighborhood activity today!
For more tips, check out my other Sims 4 guides covering must-have game mods, career strategies, experimental build features, and more. What bar-related content would you like to see next? Let me know in the comments!
