If it’s busy, and you score a good spot or table: to deter squatters, order doubles, and have a spare drink on the table at all times
― calstars, Sunday, 14 February 2021 18:35 (three years ago) link
how is that not a dick move
― brimstead, Sunday, 14 February 2021 19:58 (three years ago) link
If it’s crowded, place your half empty drink in clear view of the bartender so that it’s clearly visible when they make their rounds. This allows them to quickly assess, together with a nod on your part, that you’re in need of another round.
― calstars, Saturday, 27 February 2021 01:49 (three years ago) link
half empty? we only drink half?
― brimstead, Saturday, 27 February 2021 02:40 (three years ago) link
Drinking half is a dick move
― calstars, Saturday, 27 February 2021 02:42 (three years ago) link
Tip directly into the recipients hand / vision
You all stealin what’s not yours can gfy
― calstars, Monday, 1 March 2021 00:28 (three years ago) link
When arriving at the bar and verbally greeting the bouncer or bartender, volume is more important than content
― calstars, Saturday, 1 May 2021 21:44 (three years ago) link
strolls into doorway, screams "FUCK UP CUNT!!!" across the room, returns to outdoor seating and waits for preferred beverages to be fetched.
― bobo honkin' slobo babe (sic), Saturday, 1 May 2021 21:51 (three years ago) link
When paying cash and breaking a large bill, if you have enough for a tip in small bills, give that to the bartender when he gives you your change. This precludes the never-graceful “let me give you a tip from the change” interaction
― calstars, Sunday, 2 May 2021 17:56 (three years ago) link
Don’t creep or hit on the staff
― calstars, Saturday, 5 June 2021 20:25 (two years ago) link
If you’re sitting outside and it’s windy and seats at the place are at a premium and you’re not finished with your round and you have a glass of water and a clean napkin at hand and you need to vacate your spot temporarily, dip a corner of the napkin into the water and drape it over the round, wet edge touching rim and facing the prevailing direction of the wind. This will decrease the chances your napkin will blow away while you’re elsewhere, thereby decreasing the chances a customer looking for a seat will assume yours is available vis a vis the “abandoned” round.
― calstars, Saturday, 24 July 2021 22:14 (two years ago) link
If you need to limit yourself, order the last round, provide your card, and ask the server to close you out
― calstars, Saturday, 31 July 2021 23:44 (two years ago) link
Most graceful way to close out?My vote goes to asking for a glass of water or club when you do so to savor the moment a bit longer
― calstars, Wednesday, 13 October 2021 00:49 (two years ago) link
Some bartenders will sooner give you a buyback if you pay with a card rather than cash; you will have to determine this via experience
― calstars, Friday, 18 February 2022 01:53 (two years ago) link
Always have more cash on hand than necessary
― calstars, Monday, 30 May 2022 20:47 (one year ago) link
― war mice (hardcore dilettante), Monday, 30 May 2022 22:12 (one year ago) link
Fair
― calstars, Monday, 30 May 2022 22:34 (one year ago) link
as a server for the time being, i completely agree -- just tell me how much you want back and i will bring it. don't make me do math!!
― Piggy Lepton (La Lechera), Monday, 30 May 2022 23:47 (one year ago) link
then again, if i am the most sober person (usually) and you cannot be trusted to do math bc u been drinking, i will do it
― Piggy Lepton (La Lechera), Monday, 30 May 2022 23:48 (one year ago) link
A safe assumption
― calstars, Tuesday, 31 May 2022 00:10 (one year ago) link
Stack your cash tips in single file if the service doesn’t pick up after each round. A mess of singles could give the wrong impression.
― calstars, Sunday, 3 July 2022 00:35 (one year ago) link
Each time you visit a regular spot, alternate between paying cash and with a card. Eventually you will be able to earn a free drink — either via the bartender assuming you’re paying with a card, or via plausible deniability that you forgot which payment method you’re using.
― calstars, Sunday, 11 September 2022 17:51 (one year ago) link
If a bartender in a plausible but uncommon spot recognizes you (“how’ve you been?”) but you don’t recognize them, confess the truth
― calstars, Saturday, 24 September 2022 01:33 (one year ago) link
Casual mention of other bartenders at the same place may get you you buybacks earlier
― calstars, Saturday, 3 December 2022 02:09 (one year ago) link
If you’re looking for a buyback, delay payment on your deserving round (4th is best). Have the bartender serve you and if necessary, feign to fumble about for your wallet. This pause allows your server the appropriate time to reflect
― calstars, Wednesday, 5 April 2023 01:04 (one year ago) link
On a hot day, the glass holding your cold beverage may be subject to condensation. Don’t forsake a coaster or a napkin in this scenario. You want that water soaked up during drink downtime — so that it doesn’t drip on your shirt so much when you sip
― calstars, Saturday, 24 June 2023 19:17 (ten months ago) link
The other option is to drink your cold beverage so quickly that it doesn't have time to attract condensation, or to warm up.
― pomplamoose and circumstance (Ye Mad Puffin), Saturday, 24 June 2023 19:20 (ten months ago) link
If you’re already sitting down and halfway through, a discreet wipe of the bottom of your glass on your pants before sipping is acceptable
― calstars, Saturday, 24 June 2023 19:41 (ten months ago) link
Finish right on time
― calstars, Monday, 3 July 2023 22:50 (ten months ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKPcN9qbLZ0
― brimstead, Monday, 3 July 2023 23:53 (ten months ago) link
At the cheapest bar around, order bottles or cans. Sometimes glasses get the short shrift.
― calstars, Saturday, 12 August 2023 23:43 (nine months ago) link
Tip 5 at dives
― calstars, Saturday, 18 November 2023 01:06 (five months ago) link
This is obvious but if there’s big tip you want to give to a specific bartender give it to them by hand in cash “you’ve been served”
― calstars, Saturday, 9 December 2023 01:58 (five months ago) link
When you want a canned or bottled beer with a glass on the side, don’t order by saying “(Beer X)and a glass.” This can be misheard (“and” for “in”) and misinterpreted as a request for the draft version of Beer X, which is likely several sovereigns more. Better to preface with “bottle or can of,” and when it arrives, ask the bartender for a glass.
― calstars, Wednesday, 13 March 2024 17:58 (two months ago) link