Never have I been made to feel like our presence was such an inconvenience to a bartender.
Arrived on a Sunday at about 11pm to a less than half full bar. Came based on reviews here suggesting it was a decent place for a Sunday drink.
There were 5 of us (presentable 30s, mixed men and women if that's relevant) and we attempted to sit at the bar area where there were three seats available. Bartender said nope, you'll block my serving area. We said no problem, two of us will stand. Nope again, we all need to sit.
He directed us to the other side of the bar to five seats lined in a row. We preferred not to sit there as it was not really conducive to conversation at a bar.
We suggested sitting at a table for 10 where there were two people sitting on the end he said no "you'll be bothering the other patrons". The two at that table did not seem bothered at all and there was plenty of room for everyone.
At this point I expressed my dissatisfaction and suggested we leave. No attempt at an apology or alternative solutions. Just more defensive BS from a bartender who should consider a career change if he can't be pleasant with customers. Won't return.