Comptons Of Soho, Soho

Its not that I object to tipping in bars and when on vacation in the USA I tip very well. However tipping is for good service, well perhaps not good, for Excellent service. A smile, a hello, an attempt to interact with the person you are serving.

A major problem in the UK is a lack of service especially in gay bars. Get over yourself. You are not there to preen and ogle the man you fancy whilst ignoring the person you are serving.
I discovered this weekend that a particular barman was overcharging me or rather adding 10% of the price and putting this in his tip box. A tip is for me to decide. Unlike the USA where bar staff do not earn the minimum wage you are earning a living. A tip has to be worked for and one offered for good service.

At least the little trays for change have gone.

Time for some customer service training in this bar. it is not the first time i have had to complain about the bar staff at this venue. drinking is not cheap in London in comparison to Manchester but beer here is very expensive. the place was generally empty in comparison to a few years ago. price or bad service not sure ? A long way to go really. 5/10

22 Aug 2011 13:31