At the bars...If I am ordering only one drink, do I leave a tip?

Question

I just turned 21 and im not sure about bar etiquette, is their a general rule for tipping at the bar? Thank you

Answer 1

I generally leave a dollar, that way the bartender doesn't think you're an *** and doesn't mess up your drinks. OR--start a tab that way you can just leave one at the end of the night.

Answer 2

Yea you have to. I have alot of friends that bartend and rely on those tips.  I usally a dollar a drink

Answer 3

It is always polite to leave a tip.  Service people have lower wages because they're supposed to be able to make up the difference in tips.  If the service is worthy -- leave a bigger one.

Answer 4

You tip on the service, not on the number of drinks.

If I have one drink, i will tip a dollar

Answer 5

Always leave a tip. Even if its two bits (50 cents) per drink.

That's why it's cheaper to just drink at home. Have some friends over, watch the tele, and have a glass of wine and the rocks or whatever. Save your money.

Answer 6

Yes, people generally leave a tip if they have only one drink.

Answer 7

in America you tip everyone and there brother its freaking stupid.....

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

one drink one dollar tip. but as the night goes on you don't have to tip evry time you get a drink.

Answer 10

i usually tip $1 per drink

Answer 11

Not leaving one is usually a good way of making sure that the next time you return to bar of not getting good service, if any. I like to leave a big one at the start, it tends to pay off for the rest of the night, heavier pours, faster service etc.

Plus it's good money karma....also I'm a bartender and i know where they're coming from, it's hard work.