- Experienced bartenders can be experts in getting patrons to spend more money than they intended.
- Fluffy language, exclusive holiday cocktails, and happy hour "deals" are simple ways bartenders can walk away with a bigger tip - and you walk away with a larger-than-anticipated bill.
- Upselling is a common trend across industries - and bars are no exception. Make sure to ask for well spirits if you're trying to avoid an up-charge.
- Here are eight tricks to look out for on your next trip to your local bar, according to a bartender.
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With bottom-line sales being the name of the game, it's no secret - bartenders like me are adept in the art of getting you to spend more money.
You may not even realize the subtle ways we're influencing you to spend more money. Some techniques are in your face, like giving long, descriptive language for cocktails that make you more likely to order one. Others are invisible by design, like taking the dollar signs out of menus, distancing yourself from the idea that you're spending money.
If you're aim is to have as budget-friendly of a night as possible, you'll want to watch out for these eight techniques next time you're ordering a drink.
Here are some of the tried and true ways my bartender peers and I get you to increase the tally on your bar tab.