Let me start by saying... I liked this bar. Good views. Live music. Good people. Good bartenders... except one. But we'll get to that in a moment.
This has been my 'go to' place in Cave Creek for a couple months now. I try to stop in once or twice a week. The bartenders know me and have taken very good care of me. In return, I tip at 80% - 100%. I always do. These people work very hard for that money and I appreciate great service.
Everything is usually good until this one bartender is working. Let's call her 'K'. She has a real aversion for me for whatever reason. A couple friends who know of her have told me this is common, that I shouldn't let it bother me. The few times I have had to deal with her have been uncomfortable but there's usually another bartender and the experience is still a positive one.
That was not the case last night. It's been a very long week. I was tired and just wanted to sit at the bar, have a glass of wine and listen to some live music. I sensed the tension the minute I sat down... this bartender was working solo and she let me know right away that I was NOT welcome at her bar.
Message received loud and clear. I paid for my (still full) glass of wine, got up and left.
I won't be back.
Why drive 25 minutes to Cave Creek and risk having this type of poor service be my only option. I can choose a favorite place in Scottsdale where I feel welcome. I can choose to spend my money somewhere else.
That's exactly what I intend to do.