Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Nightlife Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your partygoers—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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Nightlife brand activation
5K+
Samples Distributed
276.1K+
Consumers Reached
82+
Top Markets
3+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking nightlife venues like yours to reach engaged partygoers.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your partygoers with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your nightlife venue.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Nightlife venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific partygoers. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your nightlife venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your partygoers after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Nightlife venues

The cocktail mixer brand activation we hosted last month exceeded all our expectations in terms of word-of-mouth buzz and repeat visits. Our staff saw immediate rapport building between customers trying the samples and each other, which actually increased our table reservations the following week as people came back with friends.

OB

Obsidian Nightclub

Brand Partner

We partnered with a premium vodka brand for a Saturday night sampling event, and it completely transformed our evening revenue. The activation brought in crowds we wouldn't normally see on a weeknight, and our bartenders loved the energy—customers were genuinely excited to try something new and many stayed for full drinks afterward.

CR

Crimson Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Brand Partner

Hosting energy drink sampling during our Friday night set was exactly what we needed to build community engagement. It gave our regular crowd something fresh to talk about, attracted younger patrons who'd never visited before, and the brand rep was professional and seamless with our operations—zero disruption to our DJs or service.

TH

The Velvet Underground Club

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.