Therealbarman
This is me sipping bourbon, or it might be iced tea after the ice all melted, I can't really remember. I have two kids and a wife and two cats even though I like dogs a jillion times more. I tell bar stories and I entertain and some people might say I'm more awesome than juggling chain saws on fire. I never heard anyone say that, but it's possible. Cheers.
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TheRealBarman
http://TheRealBarman.com/
Welcome to TheRealBarman. I am a real bartender from the East Bay, CA who is fluent in nightlife, BS, and everything related to the bartending industry. I love to share bar stories and chat about anything and everything that relates to fun and and usually immature topics. And chasing shiny things. I like chasing shiny things.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 170 )
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The Remarkable Power of Monitoring Your Staff
Hold on, don't tell me. You don't like the idea of "spying" on your staff because you want to create a trustworthy environment full of respect and... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Must Ask Interview Questions For Hiring the Perfect Server Or Bartender
Here's a fact: In the past three years I have asked approximately 50 owners and managers what their #1 pain point is in running their business. I'd say 45 of... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bar and Liquor Inventory App From Bar Patrol
Inventory sucks. No argument there. And a good inventory system will definitely make it easier so you can run your business more efficiently and profitable, bu... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bar Inventory in 15 Minutes, My Ass!
I have a standing challenge to any bar inventory software company who claims their app and software can count inventory in 15 minutes: Come do inventory for... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bar Inventory in 15 Minutes, My Ass!
I have a standing challenge to any bar inventory software company who claims their app and software can count inventory in 15 minutes: Come do inventory for... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
10 Greatest TV and Movie Bartenders of All Time
Someone emailed me the other day and asked me who I thought the greatest Hollywood bartender of all time was, and seeing as I have chosen to unearth and... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why is Bar Inventory SO Important? 3 Hard Truths You Need to Look at
I know you really don't want to open up and read this article, because if you find out just HOW important your bar inventory is, it means you won't be able to... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Spot a Fake ID
Me and my good friend and security guard Tony get together and talk fake ID's and how you can spot one. He has collected literally hundreds of them. He could... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
What is Pour Cost Percentage and How to Calculate It
For those of you new to this whole bar managing thing, or if you're a bartender who keeps hearing, "Goddammit, the pour cost percentage is too high," and you... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
4 Steps to Setting Pars in Your Bar
In a previous article we talked about determining how much stock you should have on-hand using the 15% rule, and now we're going to talk about how to set your... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The New Book is Finally Here! The 21 Laws of Owning and Running a Bar
To all of the owners and managers online who have been emailing me, you can stop pestering me now. It's finished. You can buy on Amazon it by clicking HERE ... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The 21 Laws of Owning and Running a Bar
To all of the owners and managers online who have been emailing me, you can stop pestering me now. It's finished. You can buy on Amazon it by clicking HERE ... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Determine Optimal Inventory Levels For Your Bar
Bar managers love their giant inventory. They must. Why else would they have $20,000 of inventory on-hand when they're sales are only $60,000 per month? I assum... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Difference Between a Bartender & a Mixologist
Dave Allred is an expert in all things bar-related, including bartending, bar management and inventory management. He currently resides in Martinez, CA in the... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Secret to Cost Control That Nobody is Practicing
If you've been in this industry for any amount of time, you have at least been exposed to an insane way of thinking that doesn't exist in any other work force... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Duane The Mixologist
Hello, my name is Duane. I am a mixologist. If you do not believe me, just ask anyone at the bar and they will tell you that I am a mixologist. If you need a... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
How NOT to Order a Drink From the Bartender
The following discussion is an exchange I had with a guest years ago as a bartender. I have revived this conversation for anyone who is still not quite sure... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Don’t End up Like This Guy. Help Me Help You!
Anyone who has ever owned or managed a bar/restaurant knows that it takes the patience of Mother Teresa and the steel grit of Sam Elliott in Tombstone.... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2016 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Your Bar Manager Sucks!
Many people may not know this about me, but I'm on a committee to pass a bill that requires bar managers to do "management ride-alongs" with other successful... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2015 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do I REALLY Need a Modern Inventory Management System for My Bar?
To answer the inventory management question, let's start with an industry stat. Do you like stats? Here's one for you: Studies show that the bar industry loses... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 DRINK, RANDOM, SELF EXPRESSION