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Updated for 2026

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 purchase.

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

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

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. Run it as a paid Facebook local ad, an Instagram Story, or a TikTok the morning of your event. $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use.

Make an ad from one prompt. $2.99 a video · Ready in about a minute · No subscription.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick a purchase

    $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.

  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. Make your video — $2.99

    Every video renders at 8 seconds, 1080p, with audio. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Broken renders are remade or refunded.

  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.

Make a video — $2.99

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, 1080p 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 — MakeThisVid doesn't run a free tier. Every video is $2.99, pay once, ready in about a minute. No subscription required.
Yes. Every purchase includes a commercial use license. Run as a paid Facebook or Instagram local ad without additional licensing.
$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.
Every video is 8 seconds at 1080p — 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.

Make a video — $2.99

Broken renders are remade or refunded.

or 3 more takes — $6.99 Any photo, any look · About $2.33 a take · No subscription required.