Where's your Bar Buddy?

Discover bars, breweries, and nightlife near you — in real time

Follow bartenders and friends, discover local venues and events, and never miss a night worth sharing. Bar Buddy brings the nightlife scene to your fingertips.

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How Bar Buddy Works

Your nightlife companion in three simple steps

Discover

Find great venues, events, and specials near you in real-time.

Follow

Connect with friends and bartenders to see where they are and what they recommend.

Plan

Save events, RSVP to gatherings, and invite your crew to join.

Your Nightlife, Visualized

Discover venues, track events, and connect with your crew — all in one beautifully designed app

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Venue Discovery

Browse 1,200+ local spots

Find Your Next Spot

Explore bars, breweries, and restaurants with detailed info, photos, and real-time updates

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Event Calendar

3,400+ events monthly

Never Miss an Event

Browse trivia nights, live music, karaoke, and special events with easy RSVP

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Social Feed

See what's happening

Stay Connected

Follow friends and bartenders, see check-ins, and join the conversation

Available on Mobile & Web

Access Bar Buddy from your phone, tablet, or desktop. Your nightlife companion is always with you.

Everything You Need to Explore Nightlife

Bar Buddy brings together venues, events, and your social circle into one powerful platform

Real-Time Presence

See where your friends and favorite bartenders are right now

Smart Notifications

Never miss an event or when your crew checks in nearby

Featured Events

Discover trivia nights, live music, karaoke, and more

Personalized Feed

See what's happening in your network and local nightlife scene

Venue Insights

Find the best specials, happy hours, and trending spots

Safe & Social

Community-focused platform with privacy controls

1.2k+

Active Venues

3.4k+

Events This Month

25k+

Happy Users

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Why Choose Bar Buddy?

More than just another listing app — it's your complete nightlife companion

1Real-Time Social Discovery

Bar Buddy is the only platform that shows you where your friends, favorite bartenders, and local hospitality staff are right now. Check-ins, live updates, and real-time presence make spontaneous meetups effortless.

2Built for the Community

From bar owners and bartenders to regulars and visitors, Bar Buddy connects everyone in the nightlife ecosystem. Venues share events and specials, staff show their schedules, and patrons discover the best spots and times to go.

3Comprehensive Event Coverage

With over 3,400 events each month across 1,200+ venues, Bar Buddy is the most complete source for bar and nightlife events. Filter by trivia, karaoke, live music, happy hours, and more.

4Community Driven Platform

Built for vibrant bar and restaurant communities everywhere, Bar Buddy understands local culture and connects you to the spots that matter most to you and your crew.