is it customary to tip at an open bar?

[PSUstoekl]

not at a wedding, but an actual bar or pub that usually sells well drinks. if so, how much?

 

[Conky]

I suppose a buck a drink would be cool.

 

[imported_Trippin315]

I would second the one dollar rule

 

[bsobel]

I tip a buck a drink at open or paid bars. Occasionlly at open bars they are not allowed to accept tips, but they will tell you (with a frown) if that is the case...

 

[PSUstoekl]

a dollar a drink it is then (unless stated otherwise)

 

[tommywishbone]

Yes. Buck per drinky is cool or maybe give the BT a $20 for your 1st round and make sure he knows who gave it to him. $20 for a night of booze ain't bad.

 

[SilentZero]

I do. Its a good practice.

 

[EvilYoda]

yep...at least a buck a drink, but if I'm ordering complex drinks, I might tip a little more for a competent bartender.

tommywishbone's suggestion isn't bad either...just give him/her a large tip at the beginning and enjoy your soon to be hazy night 😉

 

[makaze]

I always noticed if you tip even during open bar, you get better service then if you dont 🙂

 

[moshquerade]

oh hells yes. some bars even keep a tip jar out during that wonderful event called open bar.

 

[Mo0o]

Tip a 10 or 20 on your first drink and joy the prompt service for the rest of the night

 

[monk3y]

I usually tip with my first drink... then never tip again for the rest of the night.

 

[SpunkyJones]

Always tip, open bar or not.

 

[shilala]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
I suppose a buck a drink would be cool.

 

[EMPshockwave82]

i'm with the dollar per drink rule as well


they are still making the drink for you IE giving you service

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

I tipa buck for a mixed drink, and a buck for every couple of bottles.

 

[TallBill]

Whenever you get a free or discounted meal or drink, be sure to tip according to what the full price would have been.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Depends..if it's a corporate sponsored party at a pub or tavern then the tip is included with the open tab so there would be no need to tip.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Depends..if it's a corporate sponsored party at a pub or tavern then the tip is included with the open tab so there would be no need to tip.

i'd still tip.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Depends..if it's a corporate sponsored party at a pub or tavern then the tip is included with the open tab so there would be no need to tip.

i'd still tip.

oh definitely, if it's free booze, then a couple of bucks a drink is still a bargain.