Post: #1

I've found a nice high end spot (bar/restaurant) near me which i think holds good potential and high talent and i want to secure it as best i can (I've never rolled in these kind of venues before). Ive already been once briefly a few days ago and made friends with the guys working behind the bar. Now my plan is to go tonight for a few drinks and I'm gonna tip heavily maybe 50% on each drink. Then tomorrow return for saturday night which they said is the best night, and see how the experience differs from going out to normal bars/clubs where the staff don't know me.

My question is at what point can one stop tipping and just pay for the drinks as they are? How long will the magic affect of the initial tipping last? Will they be disappointed or even annoyed if you just stop tipping them after a while.

Can people break this down further, and give any other advice of that may be useful on how to lock a place down

Also is it even worth it to lock down a small low key spot? I understand in clubs you can skip lines and the bartenders will serve you first ahead of others. But if these things aren't an issue what are the real benefits?

Edit: from the UK, which is why i don't know much about these things

Post: #2

If you are from the Uk don't tip 50% looks creepy to barmen believe me. Just build up rapport with them everytime you go for a drink and let them keep the change now and again. After a while when you walk in the club they will recognise you straight away serve you first and will start throwing in a few free drinks now and again.