"In my experience working at restaurants with kitchens, they typically serve customers until the stated closing time, regardless of whether it's a minute before or just at the designated time. Unfortunately, it seemed that it wasn't just the bartenders who displayed poor hospitality; everyone around us had the same unfriendly vibe. Instead of welcoming us, they looked at us as if we didn't belong there. The women were engaged in their own conversations, while the men appeared to avoid looking in our direction, possibly out of fear of getting into trouble for acknowledging us.
We were dressed up for the costume contest, but the atmosphere felt incredibly uninviting. It was shocking to be made to feel unwelcome to such an extent. Who turns customers away? What bartenders would refuse tips? Clearly, these bartenders didn't care, as they didn’t even bother to act friendly, indicating they didn’t need our business. They could have earned a generous tip if they had just shown a little kindness. Instead, we decided to spend our money elsewhere, where the staff was eager to please customers.
I can’t help but wonder what kind of training these bartenders have received in hospitality. Having worked in various bars for over 20 years, I never turned away anyone who approached the bar politely, especially if it was their first visit. I certainly wasn’t unkind to anyone who approached me. The demeanor of the bartenders and the other women suggested they might have been a bit jealous, for reasons I can’t fathom. We weren’t there to compete for attention; we just wanted to enjoy ourselves and have a good time.
My friends and I have decided that we will never return to this establishment."
