Introduction – Mondays Don’t Have to Be Dead
Most landlords write Mondays off: slow trade, empty tables, bored staff. But Gary Vee’s philosophy flips that thinking. “Attention doesn’t take days off,” he says — and neither should your marketing.
Quiet days are actually the perfect opportunity to experiment, engage, and build loyalty, because competition for attention is lower. This article shows how to turn a dead Monday into a buzzing one, both online and offline.
Industry Context – The Slow Day Problem
- Mondays and Tuesdays are the lowest revenue days for UK pubs (CGA Strategy, 2024).
- Venues that run promotions/events on these days see up to 35% higher weekly takings.
- Online engagement on Mondays is 22% higher because people are scrolling at work (Statista, 2024).
Quiet days aren’t a curse. They’re an opportunity.
Step 1: Document Dead Time
Gary Vee’s mantra “document, don’t create” works best on Mondays. Capture the real, behind-the-scenes content that gets missed on busier nights:
- Staff cleaning and resetting the pub.
- Chef testing new specials.
- Bartenders practicing cocktail tricks.
- Manager writing the event board.
This shows authenticity and reminds customers the pub is alive, even on quiet days.
Step 2: Create Micro-Events
Instead of waiting for Fridays, give Mondays a hook. Examples:
- Monday Meme Night: Post memes about hangovers, Mondays, or pub life. Encourage customers to submit theirs for a free pint.
- Test Kitchen Monday: Trial new dishes, share on Instagram stories, and ask customers to vote.
- Board Game Monday: Invite small groups, post photos, and tag winners.
Step 3: Engage Online Harder
Gary Vee built his empire by replying more than anyone else. Mondays are the perfect day to do your $1.80 strategy:
- Comment on local Facebook posts.
- Jump into foodie TikTok trends.
- Reply to every comment from the weekend.
You’ll dominate the local conversation while others are resting.
Step 4: Make Mondays Meme Fuel
Pubs are natural meme factories. Use Mondays for light-hearted posts:
- “When it’s only Monday but you’re already planning Friday.” (with a pint GIF).
- “Mondays were made for curry and a pint.”
- Customer-generated memes from quiz or disco nights.
Meme posts get shared far more than offers, and they’re easy to make.
Step 5: Link Quiet Days to Busy Days
Use Mondays to set up the weekend.
- Share throwbacks from Friday night: “We’re still recovering — round two coming Friday.”
- Tease upcoming events: “Monday blues? Friday’s live band will fix it.”
- Build hype early and drip-feed content all week.
Case Study – Monday Poll = Friday Sellout
One pub ran a simple Monday Instagram poll: “Which band should we book next — 80s rock or indie night?”
- Engagement: 250 votes.
- Friday event sold out.
- Customers felt like their choice mattered → loyalty built.
That’s Gary’s “jab, jab, jab, right hook” in action.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring Mondays completely. (Signals you’re inactive.)
- Posting only offers (“2-for-1 today”) without fun/context.
- Overloading with polish. (Mondays = casual, real, raw content.)
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Linking Back to the Cornerstone
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Conclusion – Mondays Can Win Too
Gary Vee’s philosophy proves it: every day has attention.
Quiet days aren’t wasted if you fill them with content, micro-events, memes, and engagement.
For pubs, the real win is consistency. A pub that shows up even on Mondays becomes the one customers think of first on Fridays.