The Great Tip-Off

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“If you can’t afford to tip,” Meehan says, “you can’t afford to be drinking in bars.”

  • Pint of beer: $1
  • Bottle of beer: $1
  • Glass of wine/champagne: $1 or $2
  • Round of drinks: $1 per drink
  • Well cocktail: $1
  • Classy cocktail: $2 to $3
  • Shots: $1
  • Open bar (wedding, party, etc.): $3 to $5 your first drink, $1 each additional
  • Crowded bar: $5 to $10, to ensure service
  • Credit card: 20 percent
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