Once seated at the bar, I get the best drinks. I think developing a rapport with the bartender as well as the bartender's conscience that I am watching, makes him prepare the best drinks. Yesterday, i observed the bartender making the drinks. While the waiters/waitresses rushed in with orders, he quickly poured the booze, mixed the coke and sent off the waiter with the drinks.
When I asked for a drink, he took his time, poured a HUGE portion of booze and served it with a smile.
I like drinking at the bar. People came up and chatted, and I dished out my expert advice on the best drinks/snacks in the house. Flirtations also happened. Good fun.
