Bartenders are earning $500–$2,200/month in passive commissions from tourists and regulars — just by having a QR code on the bar. No pitch. No selling. Just the recommendations you already make, finally paying you back.
Watch how bartender Jake added $1,600 last month without changing a thing — Las Vegas, NV
No credit card. 100% free. 60-second setup.
Subscribe and download our 2026 Hidden Gems Guide instantly. Plus weekly recommendations every Monday.
Every shift, it’s the same questions. “What’s a good restaurant around here?” “Where should we go after this?” “Any good shows tonight?” “What club is poppin?” “Where do the locals eat?” “What should we do tomorrow — we have the whole day.” You answer these questions 10, 15, 20 times a night.
And your answers are GOLD. You know the city better than any travel blog. You know which restaurants are actually good versus which ones just have good PR. You know which tours are worth it and which are tourist traps. You know the spots that don’t show up on Google. Your recommendations are the reason people have an amazing trip.
But what happens after you give that recommendation? The tourist pulls out their phone, Googles the restaurant, books through Yelp or Expedia or Viator — and the booking platform gets paid. The restaurant gets a customer. And you? You get a “thanks, man” and maybe an extra dollar on the tip.
You’re literally a human recommendation engine working 6 nights a week. You influence thousands of dollars in spending decisions every single shift. And your compensation for all that local expertise? Your hourly wage and whatever’s left in the tip jar.
What if every recommendation you made from behind the bar earned you a commission — for the next 30 days?
Imagine having a small QR code tent card sitting on the bar — or a sticker on the counter. When someone asks “what should we do tonight?” you just point at it: “Scan that — I put all my best recommendations on one page.”
Hotels. Restaurants. Tours. Shows. Day trips. Nightlife. Events. Home services. Amazon. Local deals. Everything they’re going to spend money on during their trip — all on your personalized page.
They scan once. They bookmark your page. And for the next 30 days, everything they book through your links puts money in your pocket. That restaurant reservation? Commission. The hotel they extend their stay at? Commission. The helicopter tour they book the next morning? Commission. The Uber to the show you told them about? They’ll probably book the tickets through your page too.
You don’t download an app. You don’t pitch anything. You don’t change how you bartend. You just point at the QR code instead of typing the restaurant name into their phone.
This is Recommended.app — and it’s completely free.
Create your page at recommended.app/r/yourname. It auto-loads with the best hotels, restaurants, tours, events, and local deals in your city. Customize your slug — /r/jakethebartender, /r/vegas-jake, whatever fits your vibe.
Download your QR code tent card for the bar top, a sticker for the counter or POS area, and business cards to hand out. Print at Staples for $5 or use the PDF templates we provide. Laminate the tent card so it survives spilled drinks.
Next time someone asks 'where should we eat?' — point at the QR code: 'Scan that, I put all my spots on there.' Takes 2 seconds. No pitch. No awkward conversation. They scan while you make their next drink.
Every time someone books a hotel, buys tour tickets, makes a dinner reservation, or orders on Amazon through your page — you earn a commission. Track it live from your phone during your break. The 30-day cookie means one scan tonight pays you for everything they book for the rest of their trip AND when they get home.
This Month
$1,600
↑+23% vs last month
Pending
$380
Awaiting confirmation
Total Clicks
3,100
This month
Active Referrals
52
Users you referred
Monthly Earnings
Lifetime: $13,200Recent Activity
Commission earned — Helicopter Tour
2 hours ago
New click — Hotels section
3 hours ago
Commission earned — Grand Canyon Tour
Yesterday
New referral signup — via QR code
Yesterday
Commission earned — Amazon order
2 days ago
Top Categories
Click & Referral Tracking
| Date | Source | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | QR Scan | Tours | ✅ Converted($47.20) |
| Mar 22 | Direct Link | Hotels | 🔄 Pending |
| Mar 21 | QR Scan | Dining | ✅ Converted($8.50) |
| Mar 21 | Shared Link | Home Services | 🔄 Pending |
| Mar 20 | QR Scan | Tours | ✅ Converted($38.40) |
| Mar 20 | QR Scan | Amazon | ✅ Converted($12.85) |
| Mar 19 | Direct Link | Events | 👀 Clicked |
| Mar 19 | QR Scan | Tours | ✅ Converted($52.00) |
You already tell 15-20 people per shift where to eat, what to see, and what to do. That's 100+ recommendations a week — every single one generating revenue for someone else. Now it generates revenue for you. Same conversation, same recommendations, just a QR code that turns your local knowledge into income.
No pitch. No sales conversation. No 'hey, check out this app.' When someone asks for a recommendation, you point at the tent card: 'All my best spots are on there.' They scan while you make their drink. It's actually LESS work than typing a restaurant name into their phone.
A tourist books a $300/night hotel for 3 extra nights because you said 'you gotta stay for the weekend.' That's $36-48 in hotel commissions alone. They book a helicopter tour you mentioned? $50+. A dinner reservation at the spot you recommended? Commission. You're already the reason they extend their trips and try new things. Now you get paid for it.
It's not just tourists. Your regulars — the ones who come in every Thursday — they travel. They order on Amazon. They hire plumbers. They buy event tickets. When you tell your regular about a great new restaurant and they book through your page, you earn. Your existing relationships become a passive income stream.
Your Print Materials Kit
Your Local Guide
Scan for the Best
Local Deals
recommended.app/r/drivermike
Full-Page Flyer
Bar top card
Download PDFJake
recommended.app/r/drivermike
Recommended by
Jake
Business Card
Front & back
Download PDFScan Me
recommended.app/r/drivermike
Phone Sticker
Counter sticker
Download PDFRecommended by Jake
Scan for the best local deals, restaurants, hotels & more
recommended.app/r/drivermike
Bar Card
Bartender picks
Download PDFOpen your dashboard during your break and see exactly how much you made tonight. Which categories are hot — tours? Hotels? Dining? See which recommendations your customers actually book. Use it to give even better recommendations that earn even more.
When a tourist scans your QR code on Monday night, you earn on everything they book for the next 30 days. The show tickets on Tuesday. The day trip on Wednesday. The restaurant on Thursday. The extra hotel nights. Even the Amazon order when they get home. One scan covers their entire trip and beyond.
Vegas, Miami, Nashville, New York, Austin, New Orleans, Scottsdale, San Diego — if your city has tourists and nightlife, it works. Your page auto-populates with the best deals and experiences in your specific city. Transfer bars? Your page updates to match.
This doesn't replace your tips. It doesn't change how you work. It's a completely passive income layer that runs in the background while you do what you already do. Think of it as a tip that keeps paying for 30 days after the customer leaves.
“$1,600 last month. I have a tent card on the bar and I just point at it when tourists ask me anything. Easiest money I've ever made.”
Jake R.
Bartender, Las Vegas
“I work the hotel bar. Every guest asks where to eat and what to do. $900/month from a QR code sticker on the counter.”
Alicia M.
Hotel Bar Bartender, Miami
“My regulars love it. They text the link to friends visiting town. I earn from people I've never even met.”
Darnell K.
Bartender & Bar Manager, Nashville
Join 10,000+ bartenders already earning
Jake R.
Las Vegas
Sunset Helicopter Tour
$89
Downtown Food Tour
$45
Your custom page — live in 60 seconds
See full demo →“The best advertising is done by satisfied customers.”
You’re going to give them a perfect recommendation. The kind of insider knowledge that no travel blog can match. The spot the tourists don’t know about. The show that’s actually worth the money. The tour that’ll make their trip.
They’re going to pull out their phone, Google it, and book through Expedia or Yelp or some random site. The booking platform earns a commission. You earn nothing.
This happens 15-20 times per shift. Every shift. Every week. Every month. That’s thousands of dollars in commissions flowing to platforms that don’t know the difference between the tourist trap Italian joint and the real one three blocks over.
You know the difference. Your recommendations are worth money. Start getting paid for them.
No credit card. No app. No pitch. Just a QR code and the knowledge you already have.
Yes, 100% free. No credit card, no monthly fee, no hidden costs. We earn when affiliate partners pay commissions — you get your share automatically.
Absolutely not. You put a QR code tent card on the bar or a sticker on the counter. When someone asks for a recommendation, you point at it: 'All my spots are on there.' That's it. Most customers scan it on their own without you saying a word.
It depends on your bar's foot traffic and how tourist-heavy your city is. Bartenders in tourist cities like Vegas, Miami, and Nashville report $500–$2,200/month. Even in smaller markets, the 30-day cookie means a few scans per night add up fast.
You're not promoting a competitor or selling anything at the bar. You're giving customers a better experience by consolidating your recommendations on one page. Most managers love it because it makes the bar look more helpful and professional.
30 days for travel partners like Viator and Travelpayouts. 7 days for hotels via Expedia. 24 hours for Amazon (90 days if they add to cart). One tourist scan at your bar on a Monday night pays you for everything they book the rest of their trip.
Yes — your page is yours, not the bar's. If you switch bars, switch cities, whatever — your page, your link, your earnings come with you. Just update your primary city in the dashboard if you relocate.
Commissions accumulate in your dashboard. Once you hit the $25 minimum threshold, request a payout via direct deposit to your bank account. Track every click and commission in real-time.
Subscribe and download our 2026 Hidden Gems Guide instantly. Plus weekly recommendations every Monday.
Recommended.app contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions at no extra cost to you when purchases are made through our links.