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Kava Bar Newcomer Guide

Turn people who have never tried kava into guests who come back. A first-timer page and the First Shell 101 guide explain kava on the guest's own phone, so your kavatenders don't have to every time.

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First Shell 101: First time at a kava bar? Good. Pull up a stool.

Win the guest who's never had kava

What you get

Fewer explanations at the barFirst Shell 101 covers what kava is, how it tastes, how to order and Shells up then Bula, so staff can keep pouring when it's busy.
Your pick, your wordsName the shell every newcomer should start with, the chaser you hand them and the line your team says. Or use the ready-made guide.
See who comes backStaff see a first-shell badge on the guest list, and your dashboard shows how many first-timers returned.

Step by step

How it works

First Shell 101: Shells up! Then Bula.

Why it matters

Every regular had a first shell.

Most people walk into a kava bar for the first time with no idea what to order. Make that first visit easy, and it's the start of a regular.

In action

See it in action

First Shell 101: Okay, what do I order? The menu, decoded.
What to order, decoded
First Shell 101: Shells up! Then Bula.
Shells up, then Bula
First Shell 101: Why are my lips numb? Relax. That's normal.
What to expect
First Shell 101: Go get your first shell.
Go get your first shell

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Kava bars on HappyKava

27,000+

People using HappyKava

Plans

Which plan includes what

Available to eligible bar teams. Your role and bar configuration determine which tools you can use. Claiming your bar is free, and paid plans start at $20 a month per bar.

Compare every plan
  • Free$0/moGet on the map.
  • Plus$20/moTurn first-timers into regulars.
  • Pro$99/moFill the room, take orders, get your own website.
  • MAX$250/moBe the bar the whole city is playing.

Questions

Is Kava Bar Newcomer Guide available now?

Live. Available to eligible bar teams. Your role and bar configuration determine which tools you can use.

Is it on every plan?

Yes. The Newcomer Guide is free for every claimed bar. A welcome deal like First Cup depends on your plan.

Do I have to write the guide myself?

No. Name the shell newcomers should start with, then use the ready-made First Shell 101 guide or add your own slides and words.

Does it work if guests don't have the app?

Yes. The first-timer page opens in any phone's browser, and guests can get the app from there.

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Every first shell should lead to a second visit.

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