Reminds me of Myrtle Beach 20 years ago when the law was that they had to use the single shot bottles when making mixed drinks to prevent “heavy”, “light” or “watered down” pours.
I don’t drink, but having my own mini-bartender might be interesting enough to pay for the up-charge. As long as he leaves for the night before I go to bed, and doesn’t return until after breakfast.
A close and long-term friend has owned sever al bars in the past. Many moons ago, he explained the financial aspect:
A quart of liquor has a fixed wholesale price. It contains 32 oz of fluid. The rule of thumb is to charge enough per 2-oz drink to pay for the wholesale cost of the bottle within 3 to 4 drinks. After paying the costs of place and license, the rest is profit. If the owner also is the bar-tender, it’s rather difficult to not make money on the deal.
Of course, that’s also presuming the place is not so popular, and that a bouncer is not required. Same goes for having to have a waiter/waitress – or at least one who is on salary. My friend was his own bar-keep, and any service person was there to earn tips, not a salary.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 12 months ago
I’d like it but the mini-drinks wouldn’t be so great
lalapalooza Premium Member 12 months ago
this is so dang silly that it is hilarious! that little man!
Superfrog 12 months ago
If you tell him your troubles he’ll give you a little advice.
keenanthelibrarian 12 months ago
The management just laying on extra service – whether you want it or not ..
Imagine 12 months ago
Next time maybe I will pay extra for the deluxe mini-bar.
Bilan 12 months ago
“Would you mind turning around while I change into my pjs?”
Can't Sleep 12 months ago
He’ll leave a tip in small change.
Ermine Notyours 12 months ago
Is there music too? There might be a 12 inch pianist.
dot-the-I 12 months ago
Mixology: Little Italy, Little Devil, Little Big Man…
akachman Premium Member 12 months ago
Super creepy!
erik.vanthienen 12 months ago
Mixed up feet and inches, à la Spinal Tap?
LawrenceS 12 months ago
Buy your own at a bodega and bring it into your room if you need a drink. Unless you’re the CEO. Then the stockholders pay for it.
Count Olaf Premium Member 12 months ago
Maybe he will order a shrimp cocktail or a short beer.
Kveldulf 12 months ago
Are the extra stools for Playboy’s Femlin?
goboboyd 12 months ago
It ‘might’ justify the huge markups commonly found in mini fridges.
david_42 12 months ago
Haven’t seen a mini-bar in years. I suspect there are fewer people traveling on the company’s nickel, so it isn’t worth it to the hotel.
Alverant 12 months ago
How much will the hotel charge if he just sits at the bar?
sandpiper 12 months ago
IS there also a ‘short order’ cook?
ladykat 12 months ago
That’s cute.
mindjob 12 months ago
His best advice: “Follow the yellow brick road”
Redd Panda 12 months ago
Might change his mind when the deluxe mini girl sits down next to him.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 12 months ago
What ever happened to mini-Me? Well, now we know.
poppacapsmokeblower 12 months ago
First, terrific art work.
Second, three bar stools? So a little woman can sit at one end and reject him?
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member 12 months ago
Perfect for a Litte Night Cap Before Bed??
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member 12 months ago
The key is just to travel with your own booze.
cfkelley 12 months ago
Bob needs to learn to appreciate the little things in life.
oish 12 months ago
Reminds me of Myrtle Beach 20 years ago when the law was that they had to use the single shot bottles when making mixed drinks to prevent “heavy”, “light” or “watered down” pours.
johnec 12 months ago
Where’s the little woman?
jbarnes 12 months ago
I don’t drink, but having my own mini-bartender might be interesting enough to pay for the up-charge. As long as he leaves for the night before I go to bed, and doesn’t return until after breakfast.
Lablubber 12 months ago
He’ll have a short one.
4892624 12 months ago
Ahh, so that’s where Bleeb is today!
charles.d.brown 12 months ago
These mini-bars are cash cows—-most people think they’re free until they check out and get the bill
rwg1957rwg 12 months ago
Da bar! Da bar! (With apologies to Herve.)
Curiosity Premium Member 12 months ago
Read the small print!
Isenthor1978 12 months ago
Wait until the regulars start coming in for happy half hour.
bakana 12 months ago
Bob wouldn’t have minded so much if the Bartender was at least Female.
eddi-TBH 12 months ago
He’s a bartender. He just listens without judging. And he quits at 3 AM sharp.
Birdman47 12 months ago
The mini bar servs mini drinks but does the mini bar charge maxi prices???
SrTechWriter 12 months ago
’… happy half hour."
More like happy half-minute.
A close and long-term friend has owned sever al bars in the past. Many moons ago, he explained the financial aspect:
A quart of liquor has a fixed wholesale price. It contains 32 oz of fluid. The rule of thumb is to charge enough per 2-oz drink to pay for the wholesale cost of the bottle within 3 to 4 drinks. After paying the costs of place and license, the rest is profit. If the owner also is the bar-tender, it’s rather difficult to not make money on the deal.
Of course, that’s also presuming the place is not so popular, and that a bouncer is not required. Same goes for having to have a waiter/waitress – or at least one who is on salary. My friend was his own bar-keep, and any service person was there to earn tips, not a salary.
odokwee Premium Member 12 months ago
I notice Wiley Miller makes no attempt to show the bad art in the hotel room.