20 Things To Never Say To A Bartender (2024)

This listis for those of you who have never bartended. Want to get on abartender’s shi*t list? Say any one of these things.

Common-sense, decent members of society realize these questions are rude/ annoying.. but nonetheless I have HEARD ALL OF THEMmany times during my time behind the bar.

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“I don’t know what I want – surprise me!”
“What is the cheapest/ strongest drink you have??”
“You should really smile more. Are you in a bad mood?”
“We want FUN shots!!”
“So what’s your REAL job?”
“How much money do you make a year/ night/ week?”
“Hey chief/ boss/ buddy, can I get a…”
“You hook me up, I’ll hook you up.”
“HEY **whistle**!”
“It’s my birthday today! What do I get for free?”
“Make it strong.”
“Can you make me something yummy?”
“I know the owner.”
“What’s your favorite drink to make?”
“Do you have a iPhone charger?.. You don’t? Why not?”
“Where can I go that’s more fun than here?”
“Thank you SO MUCH (with no tip).”
“What do you guys have here? (asked at what is clearly a full bar)”
“What’s the healthiest alcohol?”
“What do you have that’s free for the bachelorette??”

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