[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

when they first opened , we had the same problem--if we were seated @ the bar it would have been corrected

since we were with neighbors , I bit the bullet-

they will not get our business anymore & since there menu is so limited, I have personal trainer & my trainer will not go there again , since they trimmed their menu,too

Quite possibly the reason for the short pour...they win !

[Doro22]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

A premium Martini at non-happy hour or in a first class resturant can easily cost $10 per drink plus tax and tip. So your over $12 per drink. Expensive yes but thats the going non-happy hour rate!

When you go on a cruise, Celebrity has a Martini Bar which is always packed with people....a Premium 4oz Martini is $12.95 plus 18% tip...$15.28 per drink. And a cruise line booze costs them hardly anything!

IN reference to this post...what is the usual price of drinks/wine/cocktails on a cruise? We are booked on a Carnival out of Miami soon and are trying to decide on whether or not to purchase the beverage package. It comes to About $57.00 per day which includes a 15% gratuity.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Doro22

IN reference to this post...what is the usual price of drinks/wine/cocktails on a cruise? We are booked on a Carnival out of Miami soon and are trying to decide on whether or not to purchase the beverage package. It comes to About $57.00 per day which includes a 15% gratuity.

Is that $57 for 1 or 2 people??? Last time we were on Carnival, more than 10 years ago, drinks were $11-13 and soft drinks were $6. The only thing "free" was water and ice tea. Looks like $57 will cover 3 drinks and 3 soft drinks, maybe less today, so unless you're teetotalers, I'd take the deal

[Doro22]

Aha! It comes to $57.50 per person. Sounds like mucho $$$, but that also includes 500 ml bottled water, soft drinks, specialty teas & coffees. (& tip). That seems to be a good deal.
Thanks.

[BritParrothead]

We have a new Hilton hotel in our town, beautiful city & coastal views. Nearly $30 for a cocktail. The 'virgin' cocktails were nearer $20. Wont be going back in a hurry.

[Chatbrat]

Do they've you a kiss when they give you the bill, reminds me of $10-$15- a cup of coffee in fancy NYC hotel--I may be stupid , but don't remind me & they want a tip

What city is that Hilton in ?

[BritParrothead]

This Hilton is in Bournemouth, South coast of England. Nowhere outside London charges these prices.

[Miles42]

So maybe the owners need to be made aware if it is their policy then the building will be empty soon.

[ronsroni]

Wow. I am thrilled I gave this sport up 27 years ago. when the booze halted, so did the smokes. I used to tend bar at a place in NY and I always used the jigger. I didn't give the drinks the hairy eyeball but it was easier for me to cover my tush when the booze was flying out the door and the heavy handers got big tips based on sledge hammer drinks. One need not count. If you can pour PLUS, it's a fine drink. I NEVER had a complaint. Checking the meniscus is over the top. With the $$ we saved from no boozin', we bought our home here in TV. It has paid off in oh-so-many-ways. Chin-chin. Don't drink and drive.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by Doro22

IN reference to this post...what is the usual price of drinks/wine/cocktails on a cruise? We are booked on a Carnival out of Miami soon and are trying to decide on whether or not to purchase the beverage package. It comes to About $57.00 per day which includes a 15% gratuity.

I sail on Celebrity and always get the Classic drink package included. My travel agent also gives us free gratuities and shipboard credits. We upgrade our Classic drink package to Premium for $10.50 a day. Well worth it!

The cocktails will run from about $8 to $13 each. Beers are in the $6-8 range. Wines are $8-13 range.

Have a great cruise.