MakeThisVid is an AI ad generator for bars and pubs that creates short video ads from a text prompt or photo — 1080p, with audio, in under two minutes. Promote happy hours, live events, cocktail specials, and game nights on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Commercial use is included on every plan.

Ad Generator for Bars and Pubs: Promote Events and Specials with AI Video

<p>Bar and pub marketing is all about creating FOMO — the feeling that something good is happening tonight and you should be there. MakeThisVid generates polished video ads that capture the energy of a busy bar, a craft cocktail in golden light, or a packed live event. Describe the scene and get a ready-to-post MP4 in under two minutes.</p><p>Run it as a paid Facebook local ad, an Instagram Story, or a TikTok the morning of your event. At 1–2 credits per video, generating fresh creative for every weekly special is fast and affordable.</p>

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits), Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits. No free tier.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Choose Text → Video to describe the bar scene, or Photo → Video to animate a cocktail or venue photo.

  3. Write your bar ad prompt

    'Moody craft cocktail bar, warm amber lighting, close-up of a garnished cocktail being set down, busy but intimate atmosphere, live jazz in the background.' Energy and specificity drive the best results.

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p, 2 credits per 1080p. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Credits refund automatically on failed renders.

  5. Post and fill seats

    Download the MP4. Commercial use is included. Post to Instagram Stories, Facebook Events, or TikTok with a link or reservation prompt.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Happy hour and weekly specials

Generate a quick video ad for tonight's happy hour, drink special, or trivia night. Post it that morning on Instagram and Facebook to drive evening traffic.

Live event promotion

Announce live music, sports screenings, and themed nights with a short atmospheric video. Capture the energy of a packed room and drive ticket sales or reservations.

Craft cocktail showcases

Feature a new cocktail or seasonal menu item with a close-up video. Animate a cocktail photo or describe the scene in detail for a polished reveal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload a bar or drink photo, and describe the mood and motion you want. MakeThisVid animates it into an 8-second video with audio.
Instagram Stories and Reels, Facebook (strong for local event promotion), and TikTok. MakeThisVid outputs both 16:9 (landscape) and 9:16 (vertical) aspect ratios.
Under two minutes from prompt to downloadable MP4. Fast enough to post a happy hour ad the same morning.
No free tier. All renders require credits. Failed renders refund automatically.
Yes. Every plan includes a commercial use license. Run as a paid Facebook or Instagram local ad without additional licensing.
From $0.40 per 720p video on Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits. Packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.
6 or 8 seconds — ideal for social media ad placements and Stories.

Create your bar's first video ad

Describe tonight's vibe or upload a cocktail photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable 1080p MP4.

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