Barman advice?

[Drogue]

Originally posted by duke o' york
This will often only apply to people who look like they know what they're drinking, and can be disregarded altogether when it gets busy.

It really, really can't. Even when it's busy, there's no excuse for pouring a bad pint. Simply pour the 3/4, serve another customer, then go back and pour the top 1/4. That way it gets time to settle without causing a huge queue. If someone orders a Guinness, they should expect to wait around 2 minutes for it to be poured correctly. If they don't know that, inform them - most people are quite happy to be told "the proper way to serve Guinness is like this..."

In an Irish pub, you really shouldn't be mixing cocktails, so asking someone to let you know what it is if they order something weird is perfectly acceptable. General rule: if it's on the menu, you need to know how to make it. If it's not, it's ok to ask.

Working in a pubis easy. Working in a cocktail bar is hard work. The busier the bar is, the harder the work will be.

[Snotty]

practice pouring a pint at home with cans of beer and a pint glass. It should help you get the right angle down at least

basically if you can pour a pint, and keep your eyes open for picking up empty glasses then you cant go wrong.

[Hueij]

Working in a bar that is right next to where you live is NOT a good idea. Believe me, I know...

[Mrs. Tuberski]

be prepared to become a raging alocholic i know after my tenure as a bartender/ waitress i went home drunk everyday to many drinks bought for me and not enough time in the day to drink that much

[Fake Boris]

Originally posted by Hueij
Working in a bar that is right next to where you live is NOT a good idea. Believe me, I know...

Why?

[Fake Boris]

Originally posted by Mrs. Tuberski
be prepared to become a raging alocholic i know after my tenure as a bartender/ waitress i went home drunk everyday to many drinks bought for me and not enough time in the day to drink that much

I already am...

[SlowwHand]

I don't think you'll become a raging alcoholic.
After standing there, night after night, watching how stupid people become, it should serve to re-enforce moderation for yourself.

[asleepathewheel]

bartman advice: don't ever reach into the field of play for a foul ball.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Oncle Boris


Why?

I think this is mainly a problem for women.

A girl friend (not girlfriend) at work I know (who i also want to ****) has guys hanging around her house all the time. Because all the customers know where she lives. She doesn't like that. I know where she lives too, but I have no reason to hang around.

[Solly]

I've noticed a Guinness tasting better after being left to settle at 3/4 - what's the point!

[MikeH]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
I don't think you'll become a raging alcoholic.
After standing there, night after night, watching how stupid people become, it should serve to re-enforce moderation for yourself.