Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.  Alright, you got me.  I stole that line from the opening tune to the sitcom Cheers.  But it’s true.  Most people love having a a nice, local bar that they can go to and get a great drink when they feel like it.  But did you know that there are several unwritten rules and secrets that many bars have?  Here are a couple…

• Yell, whistle, or wave money and I’m going to make you wait.  Make eye contact and smile, and I’ll come over as soon as I can. Know what you want and have your money ready. Don’t create a traffic jam.
• A lot of bars have comp tabs, which allows me to give away drinks.  It’s smart business and helps build a base of regulars.

If you’re looking for a good local bar to call you’re own, check out these two establishments that right around the St. Matthews district here in Louisville and near Waterford Place Apartments.  Both were given good reviews on Yelp.com.

Brendan’s Restaurant & Pub
3921 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-1212
www.brendanslouisville.com

Bluegrass Brewing Company
3929 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-7070
www.bbcbrew.com

(Photo Credit: m500)