Comments on: Bar Etiquette: How to Keep the Bartender Happy

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:46:41 +0000

3 (a) also, when the Tab comes, Be sure to take care of your bartender as he has looked out for you and your party.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:38:04 +0000

I used to be a bartender and I have alot more as RB just touched the surface not to jack the post, but heres a few more tips:

1. Dont leave change as a tip. You dont want coins in your pocket and neither do we. Rule of thumb is 1.00 tip for each drink. More if the drink is time consuming to make.
2. If bar is packed and bartender is busy, dont order Mojitos, daiquiris, or other drinks that take a long time. Next time you need a refill. you will be waiting for a while.
3. Be careful with your drink. Accidents happen but it is not the bars fault as accidents happen. If you dump your drink, be prepared to buy a new one. If you bought a car and left the dealership then crashed it 5 mins later, you wouldnt goto the dealership and ask for a replacement.

4. (and best advise for best service and drinks) If you plan on staying at the establishment for a long time of boozing. Tip the bartender a 10 or 20 (depending on how many is in your party) before you place your first order. This will ensure your getting your drinks first before the lowball tippers/ or no tippers banging their glasses/cups on the bar. Or the people that resemble #2. If you want great drinks and service, by using this method, your guaranteed to have a great experience.

By: The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin

The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:14:54 +0000

That is great! I’ll see if I can remember that line. Pure gold.

By: The Fool Critic

The Fool Critic — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:57:45 +0000

A bartender at my workplace got finger-clicked by a customer during a chaotic Friday night. The bartender stopped what he was doing, walked over to them, and said in an acidic voice, “If you click at me like a dog, I will fuck your leg like a dog.” Then brightly, “Now, what would you like?”

By: Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:24:57 +0000

I’d like to make a thousand copies of this and paper the walls with them.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:08:08 +0000

Well said sir! I’d like to add that I think it’s odd how confidently groups of girls will demand a round of shots “on the house”. Also, and I know this is touchy, but it’s also the goddam elephant in the living room – RACE should have no effect on whether one participates in the tradition of tipping.

By: The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin

The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:13:37 +0000

That’s a great idea, Caveman. Laminated Bar Etiquette menus. Hmmmm…

By: Caveman

Caveman — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:47:05 +0000

You can tell a real bartender when you read an article like this. I want to make little copies and put them as an insert in our cocktail menu. Great fucking post RB!

By: The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin

The Real Barman a.k.a. The Drunken Assassin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:32:36 +0000

I hear ya, Mandy. Probably my biggest pet peeve out of all of them. It’s like the people who wait in line at Taco Bell for 5 minutes chatting and then they get to front when it’s time to order and start looking at the menu…”Ummmm…what do I want?” Jackasses!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:03:44 +0000

On Being Prepared to Order:
This never ceases to amaze me. I can have a mob of people behind me in my station needing stuff, walking past with my hands full, and get flagged down. Inevitably these people start having a discussion amongst themselves: “What are you having?” “No, what are you having?” “Are we splitting a salad?” You’d think people were picking out a tattoo or carpet swatches for their home, not placing a food and beverage order.
I try to break away when I can. Gots to learn ‘em somehow.