Most bar owners I have come across have been brainless morons, so it is no surprise they are unable to make much money. If you have a business minded head then I think it is quite possible to create a successful bar business. If you have good food, good drinks, good prices and a good atmosphere you can't go wrong. When Bob the bricklayer comes over and sets up his little beer bar that is identical to the other 1000 beer bars in the immediate vicinity, what exactly does he expect to happen?