The Bar Scene

[DCT]

Lets talk about what to do and what not to do in the scene bar?

Should you pick up the bartender?

[deepsix]

Naah. They're at work. Do buy them a drink though. Good service greases the wheels for your other misdeeds.

[topher]

I say pick up the bartender, if you have enough game. Probably a tough conquest since the easy on the eyes ones are always getting hit on. More power to you if you can pull it off. Definitely buy them a drink. How about pick up a "dancer"?

[-HvA-]

Best reason to not pick up the bartender: she'll give you the evil eye and ignore your orders every time you show up with a new chick. Don't shit where you eat.

Tip well, don't be an asshole to the staff, don't puke (or at least don't have any witnesses). That kinda covers it for me I think.

[-HvA-]

How about pick up a "dancer"?

Highly recommended. TONS of free drinks, plus you get to know a lot of other adventurous chicks. (in my case go go dancer, not stripper).

[mainemike]

if the bartender is hot by all means step up and swing. of course there are factors to be considered: are you a regular at this place? are there other bars you can hang at when things go south w/this bartender? up here we don't hve tons of bars, so burning yer bridges at any of them can hve an impact. as far as success: if she is drop dead hot you'll hve yer hands full. do exactly opposite of what every other punter trying to pants her is doing. usually this means being polite, not hard. don't over tip and don't try to be cute and funny when she is super busy. i've had success telling rude chicks (cuz if she is super hot other chicks aint gonna like her and will treat her poorly, at least a few of them) sternly admonishing them in front of the hottie bartender. keep it simple: "try saying please". don't hang around for accolades just walk away as if its par for the course. i also like this one: go get a drink when its relatively slow at the bar, look her in the eye and say: "you know its rude to stare" she'll say something, then you say "well its making me uncomfortable" say it straightfaced and walk away, maybe even for the night. come back again and see what you've reaped. i could go on....

[PJN]

Lets talk about what to do and what not to do in the scene bar?

All the free blow you can swindle.

[Too Tall]

I'm married, very. From where I stand this is easy. Stand where you are supposed to stand, don't shout "hey" or look anxious they see you. Put a tip on the bar and don't look back for a thanks, the "thanks" happens when the next round arrives on time and filled to the brim. Good bartenders don't miss much.

[chasea]

Tall dudes get drinks quicker from lady bartenders.

I met a blind date at a bar a few months ago. The lady bartender could tell it was a set up. I ordered a beer. My date said to me "I thought you drink whiskey." I replied "I haven't decided if I want to tank this yet. So I'll save the whiskey and my Steely Dan rant for later." In Brooklyn, that's fucking gold, and I got a smile from the bartender. Later I got more. No idea what the girl I was set up with is up to now.

[AJPM44]

Got my first bartending gig at 18 while living in Ireland. From there, I have worked at every type of place you can imagine, serving heads of state, to hells angels. My advice, know what you want to order before you get me to come to you. Don't try to be the "cool guy" showing off to your friends. When you tell me to make it strong, you are pretty much blacklisted for the rest of the night. Feel free to tip more than a buck when you order a ramos gin fizz in a busy bar. Pouring me a glass of the 1er cru burgundy you ordered will get you served first, with free drinks coming to you at some point. As far as dating bartenders, I have dated more than I can remember. You won't see them very often, unless you like to stay up until 3 every night. You can't be the jealous type, cause even the ugly ones get hit on constantly. Also, when in doubt, always go with the gin drink.

[jimmy]

Man when I wanted to talk about bars my thread got blown out. And I was talking handle bars. I got my answer fron ENVE themselves, thanks.

[sjauch]

Gentlemen, shoot me a text next time you hangout. Drinking alone is only so fun.

[csbmo]

in my prior life bars were for drinking, women just slowed down the job in hand.

[chasea]

Gentlemen, shoot me a text next time you hangout. Drinking alone is only so fun.

Coupla weeks.

[mainemike]

Man when I wanted to talk about bars my thread got blown out. And I was talking handle bars. I got my answer fron ENVE themselves, thanks.

priorities man, nuttin personal.

[suspectdevice]

Bring a good selection of books. Look serious, sit alone. Tailor your reading to the read ya' get on the tender. Have a notebook or two open while you are at it and occasionally scribble furiously, interjecting wit and reason into innane conversations (s)he is having with other patrons.
Order your drinks with notable twists. Ask for mayo with your fries.

These things work, and they help to filter out the idiots.

[-HvA-]

Ask for mayo with your fries.

American mayo fucking sucks on fries :(

Try mayo+spicy peanut sauce if you want to do the Dutch thing, it's awesome (or also curry ketchup with onion).

[C.Dyer]

Tall dudes get drinks quicker from lady bartenders.

I met a blind date at a bar a few months ago. The lady bartender could tell it was a set up. I ordered a beer. My date said to me "I thought you drink whiskey." I replied "I haven't decided if I want to tank this yet. So I'll save the whiskey and my Steely Dan rant for later." In Brooklyn, that's fucking gold, and I got a smile from the bartender. Later I got more. No idea what the girl I was set up with is up to now.

Steely Dan rant? do tell...

[chasea]

My new lady friend hates pickles and makes faces when I order picklebacks and won't kiss me. Deal breaker?

[deepsix]

My new lady friend hates pickles and makes faces when I order picklebacks and won't kiss me. Deal breaker?

Yeah. She should leave you for that. : )