Mind your etiquette—patience and clear communication go far. Snapping, waving money, shouting, or saying “surprise me” ...

The bar and nightclub industry is worth more than $36 billion in the US alone. But with a seemingly never-ending pool of options, it can be hard to know if you're picking the best bar for a happy hour ...

I've been a bartender for over a decade, but I still get frustrated by certain customer behaviors. Yelling my name and waving money in my face when I'm clearly busy won't get my attention. It's ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a wedding-week dilemma has one family wondering if a tip jar at the bar is thoughtful or tacky, and ...

We in Seattle are lucky. We have a fantastic and expanding bar scene, which delivers us an assortment of delicious drinks that we can have when we’re out and about. But those drinks, of course, wouldn ...

The reception is a PRIVATE event. The bartender is being compensated (“handsomely” or not) by the company that employs him.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. While working in the world of nightlife can be lucrative—some bartenders take home hefty six-figure ...