A TikTok from an English pub shows a customer complaining about a pint of beer “not tasting the best,” followed by the bartender going through a whole process to make the customer think something’s happening—only to give the customer what appears to be the same pint in the end. The video comes from the TikTok …
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This Bartender Wanted 40 Bucks an Hour and Unreasonable Tips
Source: Getty Images Bartender (1939) Bartending is not easy and everyone deserves a livable wage, but this bartender wanted 40 dollars an hour plus a crazy percentage of tips. According to Merriam-Webster, hubris is “exaggerated pride or self-confidence.” And while that seems subjective — how can one really measure pride or self-confidence levels — once …
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‘They don’t even know’: Bartender shows how he secretly cuts off people who’ve had enough to drink
An essential part of being a bartender is knowing when to cut people off. Most states have laws that make it illegal to sell alcohol to people who are visibly intoxicated, as doing so can cause problems for both the customer and other patrons. This can be an issue, as drunk patrons can be insistent …
‘Nothing is free in life’: Bartender shares how he gets revenge on customers who tip bad
The majority of servers in the United States only earn a base hourly wage of $2.13 per hour according to the U.S. Department of Labor, as it’s expected that they will earn tips that will bring them to an average salary that is usually higher than minimum wage. But tips aren’t guaranteed. And in a …
Bartender says customer tried to get drink for free after ordering it wrong
A bartender went to TikTok to call out a customer they say ordered a drink incorrectly and insisted should keep the drink for free. The video comes from creator Michelle Charlotte Bartender, a.k.a. Michelle Kimball, a Charlotte, N.C.-based bartender who the Charlotte Observer declared “Charlotte’s TikTok bartender.” In this video, which has garnered an 4 …
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‘Your drink could cost others their job’: Bartender shares PSA about ID etiquette
Bartender Krystal Gail (@krystalhail) has gone viral on TikTok after posting a PSA about ID etiquette. Gail begins by addressing the video to members of Gen Z who became of legal drinking age during the pandemic, saying they have “no bar etiquette” and she has a “bone to pick” with them. “If you are under …
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‘How customers expect you to act once you make eye contact’: Bartender shares PSA to customers who make eye contact to try to get their attention
A bartender is calling out “impatient” patrons who expect those working behind the bar to drop everything they’re doing and put in their drink order. In her video, Jemima June (@jemimajune_) is in the process of pouring a round of drinks for another customer at the bar. Upon making eye contact with the camera, she …
Bar worker shares ‘bartender red flags.’ It backfires
Bartenders are firing back at a recent video that shows “bartender red flags.” In a TikTok video, the U.K.-based bar PINS Social Club (@pinssocialclub) highlights “bartender red flags,” such as leaning on the bar and ignoring guests. “Time to lean, time to clean,” the video’s caption reads, before showing an example of a guest frantically …
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Bartender Blasts Customer Who Tries “No Ice” Hack
Source: Getty If you’re ordering through the drive-thru and don’t want to get short-changed on your fountain beverage, then you should probably ask for “light” or no ice. Usually, whoever’s working behind the loudspeaker will be more than happy to top off your drink, because the profit margins on fountain beverages are extremely high. Article …
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‘Not them trying to use their Starbucks hacks at the club’: Bartender puts customers who ask for ‘no ice’ and expect extra alcohol on blast
A Nashville-based bartender who shares her exploits on TikTok let a customer know that just because you ask for “no ice” in a drink doesn’t mean you’re getting more alcohol. The video comes courtesy of creator Jemima June, whose TikTok bio proudly proclaims, “I’m just here to get you drunk.” Her latest video is extremely …
‘Those are words you never say to a bartender’: Bartender puts customers who ask for ‘surprise me’ drinks on blast
A bartender puts a customer on blast after they ordered a “surprise me” drink and complained about it containing a fruit she was allergic to. TikToker @benjispears filmed himself working behind the counter of the bar when a customer requested a “surprise me” drink. After handing the customer her drink, she pointed out a problem …
‘When you’re trained to not turn down shots bc it’s MONEY’: Bartender shows how he tricks customers who want to take shots with him
Benji Spears is huge on bartending TikTok, offering advice to his 1.4 million followers on pouring drinks and handling tricky customers. One of his latest TikToks tackles a familiar problem for bar staff: How to avoid taking shots with pushy patrons, many of whom drunkenly assume that the bartender is their new best friend. For …