Post Bar

I stopped by for a post-work quickie G&T at my regular bar. I don't do this often, only 7-8 times a week..

The bar seemed especially busy, and the regular barkeep was busy avoiding eye-contact, making a drink. I walked around to the far side, the better to practise misanthropy while letching from a safe distance.

I barely sat down, and out came my G&T, on a freshly banged-down coaster. "Tanqueray and tonic", he said, with a smile. I sat there marveling at the whole thing, sipping it slowly.

Time to go, and I asked for my check. I decided that I would tip more than I usually do - when in Singapore you do not have to tip at all, as service charge is automatically included. I waited. Uniformed staff looked at me, smiled, giggled while the barkeep went missing.

He came back and I asked for the check again - and he said "Don't worry about it. It's taken care of". I protested vainly, and he said "We want to see you come back here".

You bet your ass I am going back there, and not expecting free drinks, either. There are many who bitch about poor service, but I suppose it's all about a little give and take.

Five stars to the Post Bar for service!