We know every Mary loves a good drink, but when it's free it totally sweetens the deal. We here are gossipgays are drinkers so when there is an open bar you know we will be there. Over the years we have learned the ins and outs of getting the most out of an open bar, and we would love to share these tips and we know your liver won't be thanking us in the morning.
- Get there Early! Gosh we love being fashionably late and all, but when there is a time limit of any sorts, you gotta be on time. Besides there isn't usually a wait at the bar and you can begin to....
- Make friends with the Bartender. Tip him high in the beginning so he remembers you, and if he's cute tell him your name and remind him that he will be seeing a lot more of you.
- If you have a problem at the door, flash a card. Emblems and recognizable company names help. Hell you might have to drop the fact you work at Michael Kors if it means it will get you into the door. Never argue with the doorman otherwise you might as well go home.
- Angle your way to the front of the bar by any means neccessary. Elbow that queen who is getting drinks for his 10 person posse and shimmy your way in between those 2 jersey girls who think captain and coke is all the rage.
- Keep It Simple. Bartenders get frustrated having to make complicated drinks for a open bar demanding crowd. Stick to two elements or less plus booze. If they know you only need a vodka soda, they will serve u faster.
- Find an Opposite Drink Buddy. Find a friend, trick, ex, etc who prefers a different drink than you. You love vodka crans? Find your latino gay BFF who loves gin and tonics. By ordering two different types of drinks (have said friend go to the bar and stand separate from you while placing the same order), it won't make it seem like you are being gluttonous. When they say "I can only serve one drink person", you now have a BFF and an extra drink!
- STOCKPILE. Possibly the most important of all the rules, because this will ensure you will have drinks even after open bar is done. Usually done best in moderation, so grab an extra one every time you go up to the bar and just sit them in a comfortable and dark place where the waitstaff won't swipe the cups thinking you are done with them.
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If you would like to get your gay free drink on, we suggest picking up a NEXT Magazine or an H/X because they have crazy amonts of listings, maps, and guides that will help you to drunkingly stumble from one location to the next seamlessly.
Who knows they could help you find your hangover or your next trick!
