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Club 10 Taverns
from Spotong Issue 32
by 3S Media
TAVERN REVIEWS
TRIO WINE AND DINE
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Owner: Armstrong Singatha
How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry?
I started my tavern in 1995. I wanted to be my own boss to support my family. Luckily, I don’t have any challenges with my tavern. I am lucky that unruly patrons are handled by the public police and I have ample security so my tavern runs smoothly.
How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern?
Club 10 assists me with great discounts and I am able to adjust my pricing to keep my patrons happy.
What are your top-selling brands?
All wines, Castle Lager, Castle Lite, Jameson, Black Label and Red Label.
As a tavern owner, how do you give back to your community?
I involve my community in my netball, soccer and rugby teams. We complete against other taverns and it keeps the community entertained.
LOCATION: 51 DYWILI STREET, KEISKAMMAHOEK, KING WILLIAM’S TOWN, EASTERN CAPE
Do you have future plans for your tavern?
JUVENTERS TAVERN
Owner: Andile Kelemi
How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry?
I am passionate about this industry and that made me start my tavern in 2011. My challenges are that there are many quiet periods where you don’t make money and there are also many other taverns operating in my area.
How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern?
I love the promotions and discounts that I receive from being a Club 10 tavern owner.
What are your top-selling brands?
My top sellers are Black Label, Castle Lite, Heineken, Gordon’s Gin, Vat 69 and Grant’s. Yes, big plans! I am expanding my tavern and will be opening a shisanyama alongside my tavern on 28 March.
LOCATION: ERF 4321, ZONE 8, 32ND STREET, THEMBALETHU, GEORGE
LEVI’S TAVERN
Owner: William Mills
How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry?
I started my tavern in 2004 with one case of beer. More and more people began supporting me and I was able to build my tavern up with their support. I don’t have any challenges in this industry.
How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern?
I have benefited from marketing material, events and continuous specials and promotions.
What are your top-selling brands?
I sell beers mostly and the topselling beers are Black Label, Amstel and Castle Lite.
Do you have future plans for your tavern?
I don’t have any future plans for my tavern because I am looking forward to retiring!
LOCATION: 74 GEELVIS AVENUE, BLOOMSIDE, BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE
Do you have future plans for your tavern?
FRISCO TAVERN
Owner: Mduduzi M Mayise
How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry?
I opened my first tavern 15 years ago and started my second one in 2010. I am a businessman at heart and always wanted to work for myself. I now have people running both taverns for me. My main challenge in this industry is that I cannot really be hands-on because I am running a number of businesses but both taverns are thriving.
How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern?
Club 10 assists greatly with promotions and discounts which allows me to keep my pricing right for my patrons and that keeps them coming back.
What are your top-selling brands?
Black Label quarts and Heineken cans are my top sellers. I will continue to improve both taverns inside and out as I own the properties. I have fitted air conditioners and installed fancy windows. I will continue to beautify as I have in the past.
