Recess | Nightlife
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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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.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with Nightlife

10/10

"The product sampling events we've run through this platform have totally transformed our Tuesday night crowd. We saw a 40% boost in early evening sales, and the energy from the brand ambassadors really got our regulars excited about trying something new."

CR

Crimson Rooftop Lounge

Venue Partner

9/10

"As a venue that's always looking to stay cutting edge, these brand activations have been perfect for keeping our clientele engaged. The additional revenue stream from hosting has been awesome, and we love how seamlessly the sampling integrates with our existing vibe."

MI

Midnight Electric Nightclub

Venue Partner

8/10

"I was skeptical about product sampling at first, but these events have been incredible for building community and attracting a more diverse crowd. Our bartenders even incorporated some of the sampled products into special cocktail features, which was a huge hit with customers."

UR

Urban Oasis Cocktail Bar

Venue 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.