Josh F.
Yelp
Well, I suppose all good things must come to an end.
Started going here with rec league where drinking games are involved. Some of us drink beer, some of us choose to drink water instead. In my group, lots of people always order beer and food as well to boot.
Last time we went, I approached the bar and asked if I could have a pitcher of water for the drinking games. The bartender, Vinny I'm told his name was, immediately scoffed and asked if I wanted beer instead. I replied no, water would be just fine. After a sigh, a pitcher was poured and served. Far from graciously.
The next time up, when I asked for a water pitcher, I was told by the same bartender that he "wasn't working for free." When I again asked for a water pitcher, he said that "it takes the same amount of effort to pour a beer pitcher as a water pitcher." Rather than engage in any further back and forth, I took the second water pitcher so I could partake in the games.
I always am sure to tip for water, club sodas etc. but being shaken down for a tip at a bar I was once a regular at by a bartender I'd never seen before left a bitter taste in my mouth. And again, my group was a big one and there were lots of food and beer/alcoholic drink orders.
Sent an email to management that went unanswered. Sadly, seems a new bar for Rangers games is needed. There are certainly lots of other bars in the Upper East Side where I've been that serve you non-alcoholic drinks with a smile.