Do you think ordering water at a bar is nonsense?

[monkey]

I mean going to a bar and only ordering water.. nothing else

[GoodManDave]

The bar? If you haven’t ordered anything else, then yeah… if you’re sitting at the bar, the. That’s taking up space of a paying customer. I suppose it’s different if you’re quick, and you give a tenner for the bartenders trouble, but otherwise, yeah it’s kinda weird.


I am not a big drinker. I usually hate the taste of alcohol, and it’s really strong usually. The few times I have had, say, shots, and it didn't reek or taste like alcohol, it was pretty strong with something that masked the taste, and I wasn’t big on those (usually too much sugar).


But I’d at least get a soft drink. I order water when I get a meal once in a while - but I’m getting (paying for) a meal. (Usually water is kinda blah, at least some places where I live, IMHO).


I have a cheap cheap friend… we all order some food (at a booth or table, and he just gets a water; then he acts weird and annoying to the poor waiter or waitress (I would think he was drunk, or had some huge mental condition). Then he eventually leaves, and doesn’t tip - it ticks me off every time. And we usually end up feeling so bad, we try to leave a really good top to make up for the cheapskate.


Now if he was polite to the server, didn’t act obnoxious, left a tip, and it wasn’t at the bar part of the place, then ok, maybe it wouldn’t be that annoying.

[Finchie40]

I wouldn’t consider it nonsense , if your thirsty your thirsty , I would tease them if I saw them just sitting there drinking water , but it wouldn’t be that big of a deal to me , some people don’t like alcohol whatsoever , but they like to socialize. I like to have a few drinks at the bar mainly beer , just to relax and socialize with people , I don’t really judge anyone based upon what they are drinking , I might make jokes to them about it , but that’s about it , cuz really I don’t give 2 shits about what someone else is drinking. For each their own

[TheRealPepperPotts]

The golden word is "virgin". A virgin margarita, virgin mojito, virgin mai tai, virgin pina colada, etc. You can order so many options without it being alcoholic, and if you aren't sure, just ask the bartender. But if you simply must order water (special diet, etc.), tip like you ordered a full-on drink or better. It show that you aren't just being a cheapskate, you care about the effort made to serve you and are conscious of the space you take up at the bar.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I don't think it's odd. If people are out and dehydrated, they'll go anywhere to get some water.

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the old water at a bar debate! Here on Girls Ask Guys, I'm usually chatting about tantalizing eats and sips, but this is a fun twist. From a foodie's perspective, nope, it's not nonsense at all. Whether you're pacing yourself between cocktails, designated driving, or just not in the mood for alcohol, staying hydrated is key. Plus, it gives you the chance to soak up the atmosphere or enjoy some good company without the need for a boozy drink. I've been there, sipping water while scoping out the bar's ambiance and planning my next food adventure. It’s all about the experience, right? 🍹➡️🚰 Cheers to staying hydrated!

[purplepoppy]

Yes there's loads of other non alcohol drinks available from coke right up to mocktails. Water such screams your a tight fisted twat.

[molonski2]

Well , there is tap water and sparkling water , or Soda water no sugar ( not Soda ) , so for the sake of the bar , nothing wrong with drinking water , but give them something for the fact you are there , but nothing wrong with water , just be careful that there is no sugar or unnecessary chemicals.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Like ordering pizza at a Chinese food restaurant or ordering fish at a steakhouse ordering water at a bar would be the same. On the other hand if you are the designated driver, recovering alcoholic or you had too much to drink & need a water chaser ordering water at a bar would be fine.

[captain_voidwalker]

Nah, someone has to drive the drunks home. I know a guy who used to just drink water st a bar and used a mini bus to drive drunks home at night. Used to make like 1200$ a night just dropping drunks off. Even smarter he'd leave em a business card so when they sobered up he'd drive back the next day for thier cars and make double.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

As long as you leave a tip proportional to how much time you spent there.

Like if I went to the bar for an hour and only got a water, they're still getting $10 as long as they didn't do anything to bother me.

[Flatmanlewis]

No. It’s not so long as you understand the tips are for their time and not necessarily the beverage. This is even less of an issue if you’re in a group ordering drinks and you are the designated driver or phone monitor.

[fuddly]

You mean water for free? Tap water.

Usually mineral water will cost same as a coca cola

Bar Erik give you a mineral water still or sparkling before considering tap water.


The only time you might justify getting free water in a bar... Say you were collecting someone and you can't find them, and you have to wait... You get a tap water to pass time.

[Valdemort]

I drink nothing but water and coffee, so those are what I'd order.
Don't waste your money ont jongs you don't like, but if it means anything to you - leave a tip.

[Valdemort]

* on things

[lightbulb27]

No thats what i did. I tried the few things i like … wine and it was bad. So i got wster and tipped the waitress for her service.


Id rsther have mu brain fully functional anyways

[sage2021]

Yes! I don't drink alcohol and never have, but if I went into a bar or club or restaurant I would order orange juice at least and leave a tip or get some food with it.

[DishLady]

Well, they can ask you flat or sparkling… don’t be a jerk and order tap water…. The bartender has to keep a roof over his/her head and is probably paying off a college loan….

[Daniela1982]

It makes it obvious you are there just to find a one night stand, not really to drink. You are just taking up space from others who are going there to knock back a few.

[itsclearlynicholas]

Can I have a water thanks? I've often asked for it at all sorts of places even fast food for "a. Cup of water"

[Chazmatazz269]

Kinda. I wouldn’t do that, but i can imagine circumstances in which it’s not ridiculous.

[LiamS95]

I don't frequent bars much anymore but where I live the bats offer non alcoholic beer for designated drivers and that beer has come a long way I can't tell the difference in taste

[AviatorTom]

Are you demonstrating how cheap you are, or are you in Alcoholics Anonymous?

[DrPepper12]

If your alone, YES!!! With the guys, no. You're the DD. I would still order something non alcoholic but a paid drink but that's just me.

[exitseven]

If the bartender charges you for a drink it is nonsense.

[sheikalana]

Is not. If you're thirsty drinking water is what makes sense to me.

[OtterMan68]

not if you're the designated driver or you're pacing yourself.

Pint of stout

water

Pint of stout

water and so on

[Unit1]

Water is unarguably one of the smartest drink choices to make.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

No. You're just looking for something to drink and water is the healthiest one which you happen to be near a bar which is convenient.

[Anonymous]

Other than a coffee or two in the morning, all I drink is water.

[jahaims]

People can go to socialize without drinking alcohol

[gorydetails]

not everyone wants to drink alcohol. Could be the DD

[BigManSAB]

I honestly just don’t bother going out in the first place if I’m broke

[dustybiker2]

I've ordered water... followed by food.

[WhitneySnow]

You’re really being cheap

[TacosRAwesome]

It's your life, order whatever you want

[Iron_Man]

Is it free water or paid bottle water?

[Charliefretz329]

Not if they are the dd

[impalabill77]

No I don't. Iit shows who responsible you are.

[justabuddy]

Someone has to be the designated driver

[Luckycharms12]

Well can order a water and something else