*Disclaimer – This blog was written before the viral pandemic shut everything down.*
The following are subtle clues that let you know you might be spending a little too much time at your local pub.
1. They greet you by name when you walk in, like they did with Norm at Cheers.
2. They discourage people from sitting in your favorite corner spot at the bar.
3. They hang a bell to ring when you give a good tip or buy a round.
But the least subtle clue of all?
When the bartender is about to place an order with a new small batch craft distillery…
And asks you which rum you’d prefer.
Argh you serious matey ?
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He is.
As am I…
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Oh yes, I know this feeling.
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It warms the heart..
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This is the way I felt when I walked into most of my favorite fast food places. They usually had the order rung up before the door even closed behind me.
By the time I get to come back, they will have all forgotten my usuals…
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I just hope our pub will reopen at all….
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This isn’t quite how our favorite coffee shop acts with us, but they do know our coffees by sight now. Even in the drive-thru. 😂
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When they start asking you what beans they should roast? You’ll know you’ve arrived.
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Too funny! Looks like you got some clout there.
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We’re very good customers….
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I love the disclaimer at the beginning. If you didn’t have that people would jump all over you.
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Glad I thought to go back and update it.
People are ornery these days….
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Have you seen the “Fleabag” series?? She is great and it as funny as the critics say it is–which is rare!!
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I’m surprised you like that one. I watched a few episodes and found it too crude. Even for me!
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Smart businessman. He knows on which side his bread is buttered.
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Did I mention he also keeps a private stock of Tarantula tequila just for me?
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You must be one of his “special” customers. 😉
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I like to think so….
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Back in the day I had a place like that. I had complete control of the bar TV remote no matter what was on when I walked in. I tried to be accommodating but when someone was watching tennis instead of football when I got there, I had to pull rank. They got pissed and caused a stink and were asked to leave by the manager saying, “When you’ve patronized this place as long as Lee has then maybe you’ll get to control the remote on day. But don’t count on it.”
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Repeated bottle draining has its privileges.
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Smart Bartender. Knows how to earn his tips!
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We like to hear the bell ring…
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Are you saying you’re his favourite alcoholic? 😜
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Well, I don’t want to brag…. but his eyes do light up when I walk in.
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Haha…
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Cheers! 😀
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So happy you’re a regular that they want to keep around! I work in the restaurant industry and had my first full week back. I wrote about it in my blog if you’re interested. http://feywithatwist.com/same-faces-new-rules/
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Good luck. Hope the customers don’t drive you to drink your profits.
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