We welcome all customers that come to Spoontonic Lounge. However, for the ones that are unfamiliar with certain bar ettiquettes here's a lesson.
1. Never ask for a strong drink unless you are willing to pay for a double.
Bartenders have heard it all from customers about leaving a nice sized tip if you do them the favor. A dollar is not big tip. It's pretty standard for each drink.
If you want to get a stiff drink, tip well and be friendly. The bartender will remember you and you may get served before others AND get that strong drink.
2. Never yell, "HEY!" or whistle at the bartender for a drink.
We are not your pets. In fact, you will probably get served last. If you want a drink, have your order ready and be patient. We see you, but we have other customers to help. If you want quicker service, see the suggestion above.
3. Don't order your drink and then leave. When a bar is busy, the bartender needs to help everyone in a timely manner. When you are not there to pay for your drink, it slows everything down, because they are waiting for you to come back before they can help the next customers.
4. Never take fruit from the fruit tray. i.e. olives, cherries, limes. For one. It's just gross! We don't know where your hands have been.
If you want something, just ask. If you think you're doing us a favor by just grabbing some fruit, you're not. You'll probably end up getting a slap on the hand if you go for it.
5.If you be nice and courteous to us, we'll respond in kind.
If your acting like an asshole at a bar, most likely your a red flag for the staff. Which means your on your way to getting kicked out. Saying that you spend a lot of money at a bar doesn't give you the ok to be a jackass.
That's just the basics. Try it out and see!