What is the general rule when it comes to tipping a bartender?

Question

What is the general rule when it comes to tipping a bartender?

Answer 1

20%, if you don't want to go thirsty.

Answer 2

Same as any other server - minimum 20%

Answer 3

I agree with 20% but if you're paying for only a couple of drinks, a least a buck a drink.

Answer 4

20%, they have to make a living too.

Answer 5

If you eat at the bar or in the bar and the bartender is also your waitress than no less than 20% if the service was good.

Now if your just sitting at the bar drinking I would say 15%.

Answer 6

Drink enough so that you don't care if you accidentally give them all you have.

Answer 7

There are no rules, if he is a good barman tip him what you feel is fair 15 to 20 %.  But 20% being a rule is ridiculous, the only people who believe that are bartenders.

Answer 8

If the bartender is really good, 20%.

Anything less than that, should be reflected by the amount, with 10% being the lowest for "okay".

If it's really bad service, none.

Answer 9

20% at least on a tab.  At least a dollar for an individual drink.