Businesses that sell craft beer resist replacing their chalkboards with digital signage for two main reasons:
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Here's an example of a creative setup that looks great and was inexpensive to setup.
The Pony Bar, one of the best beer bars in NYC, was struggling to keep up with updating a chalkboard.
Chalkboards previously used at The Pony Bar - Hells Kitchen.
To make it easier to update, they decided replace their chalkboards with digital displays. When they first set it up, they just mounted TVs on the wall and customers quickly objected to the aesthetic asking for the chalkboards back.
In order to improve the look of the TV displays and make them blend in with the bar more, the owners decided to build a wood frame to hide the TV paneling.
New digital displays mounted in homemade wood frames.
This new digital setup with wood-framed TVs accomplished both goals of being easy to regularly update, and blending with the aesthetic of the bar.
TV Frames
TV frames are a creative way to get the convenience of digital displays without disrupting the look and feel of a bar or restaurant with TVs.
Here are some of the best options for framing a flat screen TV. Whether you're going to make one yourself or place an order on Etsy, all of these include lots of customization options and can be fitted to any TV size.
All Things Thrifty has put together instructions for building a flat screen frame for approximately $25.
Etsy
Etsy has several sellers that make flat screen frames and will create custom orders with custom materials, colors, and sizes.
Shabby Chic offers some of the most affordable options starting at $119.
UptownArtsGranburyTX offers some great frames starting at $325.
ReclaimedState has this frame starting at $1750.
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About The Author
Will Stephens is the Co-Founder of BeerMenus. He's a Certified Cicerone®, regularly proctors Certified Cicerone® exams, is the co-organizer of the Road to Cicerone Q&A series, is a regular homebrewer whose beers frequently pop up on the BeerMenus HQ page, and a huge proponent of dry-hopping cold-brew coffee.