Why do bartenders sometimes give you free sodas?

Question

I've been going to my favorite bar for over a year now and lately they've been giving me free sodas And I heard a lot of mixed things about it.

Why do bartenders sometimes give you free sodas?

Answer 1

MikeTheBartender

Xper 7

Some places it is just house policy to give out free sodas and non-alcoholic beverages. it also helps make sure that there is a designated driver so it kind of doesn't backfire legally on the bar (WHY DONT YOU SERVE SODA?). the downside is that if you are smart enough to sneak your drinks in you can order the mixers straight from the bar and go ahead and mix your own cocktail in the bathroom for a fraction of the price!

Almost everywhere I worked gave free sodas

Answer 2

DavidFox

Yoda

You are a regular who tips, doesn’t cause trouble, and socializes with alcohol customers.

scott04sa22

10 d
That makes more sense but some reason they've been messing up my foods lately 🤷🏻‍♂️. I'm not sure if I'm not tipping them more?
DavidFox

10 d
Tips shouldn’t lead to food mishaps. Simply alert the staff or manager. If it’s a pattern def make the manager aware. If they are messing up yours others may also be messed up.
scott04sa22

10 d
That's what I thought too. Also I can't ask either the staff or the manager if I'm doing anything wrong either. I also don't want my favorite bartenders to fall for me because I don't drive or have any licenses.

Answer 3

scott04sa22

That makes more sense but some reason they've been messing up my foods lately 🤷🏻‍♂️. I'm not sure if I'm not tipping them more?

Answer 4

DavidFox

Tips shouldn’t lead to food mishaps. Simply alert the staff or manager. If it’s a pattern def make the manager aware. If they are messing up yours others may also be messed up.

Answer 5

scott04sa22

That's what I thought too. Also I can't ask either the staff or the manager if I'm doing anything wrong either. I also don't want my favorite bartenders to fall for me because I don't drive or have any licenses.

Answer 6

Ms_Vanderquack

Xper 6

There are multiple reasons for it. Encouraging people to come back, because soda is relatively cheap compared to booze, to encourage the DD to not drink but still enjoy themselves...

scott04sa22

10 d
I can't have any alcohols because of my medicine.
Ms_Vanderquack

10 d
I can't have any because of my history.
scott04sa22

10 d
Highly understandable. Im also unable to get into any romantic relationships because I don't drive and don't have any licenses.
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scott04sa22

10 d
I don't want to bartenders to get any ideas with me.
scott04sa22

10 d
The not to*

Answer 7

scott04sa22

I can't have any alcohols because of my medicine.

Answer 8

Ms_Vanderquack

I can't have any because of my history.

Answer 9

scott04sa22

Highly understandable. Im also unable to get into any romantic relationships because I don't drive and don't have any licenses.

Answer 10

scott04sa22

I don't want to bartenders to get any ideas with me.

Answer 11

scott04sa22

The not to*

Answer 12

AmandaYVR | 141 opinions shared on Food & Beverage topic.

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@MikeTheBartender Care to comment?

Asker, why do you have mixed feelings about it?

scott04sa22

9 d
Can't ask the bartenders if I'm a lousy tipper or not.
MikeTheBartender

9 d
Haha I'll add an answer up top

Answer 13

scott04sa22

Can't ask the bartenders if I'm a lousy tipper or not.

Answer 14

MikeTheBartender

Haha I'll add an answer up top

Answer 15

dawsonnata

Xper 5

I'm in a bar like once a year and I always had to pay for my soda that's not fair yo

scott04sa22

9 d
Because you don't spend time there!
dawsonnata

8 d
True, yeah, I have things to do like homemaking and educating myself and stuff... no I spend very few minutes a month on bars