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rBar

4054 Chouteau Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63110

314-480-2415
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Best Of 2007: Best Martini

Hours: 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Sun.

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I will definitely NOT be returning to rBar. It was by far the worst service I have ever experienced anywhere. I could not get any service the entire night, and it took me 30 minutes just to get my tab. After four failed attempts at asking the drunk, female bartender for my credit card, I finally had to scream at the top of my lungs to get anyone to pay attention to me. I bartended for a few years and liked to have a few drinks while working, but the female bartender (1 of only 2 bartenders on staff) couldn't stand up! Everytime I looked, she was making shots for customer and taking one for herself. This of course, isn't smart when the line for drinks are three deep and people are pissed that the bartender is too busy getting drunk instead of serving patrons. The atmosphere isn't bad. The problem is there are too many tough guys in the bar looking for a fight, but after all it basically is a college bar. It is not a place to take a date or a wife. This place needs to get its act together. Yes it is crowded at night, which is great, but soon people are going to get tired of bad service. Professional bartenders,not some chick whose only goal is to look good in her black heels (I am not familiar with heels, but it doesn't seem like those are the best choice of shoes to bartend in), need to be hired to quickly handle the large crowds. I said earlier there were only 2 bartenders on staff at the main bar. There were also 2 older guys, one of whom I belive is part owner, who were barbacking only. When asked if they could pop a bud light open, they refused using the "I am only a barback" excuse. Buddy, you are balding and you have an ownership stake in the place, open a beer dammit. The bottom line is do not go to rBar unless you are ok with waiting for drinks because you will not get them in a timely manner. The service is slow because of inexperienced bartenders and large crowds. Good luck to rBar. If I ever make a return, I hope they have things turned around.
Review by Mark
Overall:

Terrible Service. Really disappointed.
Review by Steven B.

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