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| - This isn't exactly the place you go to for great service - you go for cheap drinks and bar games. But in my book, downright rude service is a deal killer, no matter how cheap the drinks are.
I went in on a busy-ish night. Busy, but not standing room only. I went and sat down at the bar and ordered 2 drinks. The total came to an even amount ($5 I think). I don't know how anyone else does it, but when I am paying in cash and don't want to open a tab, I pay for the drinks when they are delivered, then leave the tip on the bar top right before I leave. Well, I order my drinks. The guy comes over and says "That'll be 5 dollars". So I pull out a 5-dollar bill and give it to him, once again, because I always leave a cash tip on the bar top before I leave, not at the same time I pay for the drinks. Well, he takes my 5 dollars, gives me a look and says "Oh, thanks for the exact change, sweetie. Thanks a lot!" and walks away. I was so floored that somebody would actually be that rude I just stood there staring at him, then put my drinks down and left.
Yes, it's cheap. Yes, they have giant games. But there are plenty of bars in Old Town that have cheap drinks and giant games. There isn't a single reason to settle for horrible service. Now when my friends suggest Giligin's - I pass and meet up with them at the next spot.
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