Neon Signs for Bars, Salons, and Small Storefronts

There is a reason the word “neon” makes you picture a bar window. For a century, glowing signage has been shorthand for “we are open, come in, it is warmer in here.” What has changed is who can afford it. A generation ago a glowing sign meant commissioning glasswork; today a salon or taproom can hang LED neon for a few hundred dollars and get the same effect with a fraction of the running cost. The ideas below can help plan a custom enquiry; the former premade catalog and its listed prices are no longer offered.

Why glow works on customers

We reviewed the research on signage and revenue in a separate deep dive, but the short version: visibility drives walk-ins, and lit signage stays visible during exactly the hours most food, drink, and beauty businesses make their money. The wider market agrees. Retail branding now drives roughly 64 percent of neon sign installations, per Global Growth Insights, and the neon signs market overall is projected to grow from $2.53 billion in 2025 to $3.63 billion by 2032, per Coherent Market Insights.

Custom design ideas by business type

Bars and taprooms

A short bar name, beverage motif or simple icon can anchor a back-bar wall. Send your own wording or artwork and the available wall measurements. For patios or beer gardens, describe the exposure and confirm suitability before ordering.

Cafes and restaurants

A cafe name or simple food icon can work in a front window. Keep the lettering readable from the intended viewing position and include the window dimensions in your enquiry.

Salons, nail bars, and studios

A business name, short service word or original logo can suit a salon, nail bar or studio. A clear design behind the chairs can also provide a recognizable photo background.

Practical notes before you order

• Size for the sightline, not the wall. A sign read from the sidewalk needs to be 40 inches plus. Inside, 30 to 35 inches over a counter works. Our business sign size guide has the letter-height math.
• Running costs are trivial. LED neon draws about 3 to 4 watts per foot, per Neon Filter. A mid-size sign running 12 hours daily costs in the neighborhood of $30 a year at average 2026 rates.
• Plan mounting and power. Confirm the proposed sign’s requirements with the property owner and any installer you use. GetQuickSigns ships orders and does not provide installation.
• Window placement: face the glow outward at dusk, and discuss suitable controls and operating hours for the location.

Or put your actual logo in lights

Your own logo or business name can be the starting point for a custom LED neon enquiry. Send the artwork, preferred dimensions, intended location and deadline through our custom neon enquiry form. Confirm the design, specifications, price and delivery schedule before ordering.