“Can I stay at an airport bar for hours during layovers without bothering the bartenders?”
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## In-Depth Look at Staying at an Airport Bar during Layovers
### The Dilemma of Linger or Leave?
Are you wondering if it’s acceptable to occupy a bar seat at an airport for hours during your layover? Let’s explore this common concern among travelers.
### Understanding the Bartenders’ Perspective
Discover if bartenders at airport bars are bothered by patrons who stay for extended periods.
### Tips for Making the Most of Your Airport Experience
Learn how you can enjoy your layover at the airport bar without feeling guilty or inconveniencing others.
Not particularly. Maybe if it’s super busy they may want you to continue ordering things but if it’s not packed they usually don’t care much
As long as you keep tipping generously you’ll never hear a complaint.
If no one’s waiting for a seat they won’t care.
I never had a problem. I keep drinking and tip generously in those situations for an extended period of time.
It’s encouraged if you’re paying. If not it’s ok if it’s slow but if it’s busy it’s rude af.
Are you just sitting there or are you getting a meal or a drink?
Do you order while there or are you just taking up a seat? I don’t think the bartenders care too much if you’re spending money, same as you would at a bar outside of the airport. If you’re just taking up a seat, then yea they probably don’t want you there but I think most would you tell you that.
Nah. Just don’t be cheap with the tip.
If it’s busy, then yeah, you should free up the seat for someone else…unless you tip well (and often) to make up for the lost revenue from keeping that seat occupied.
If you sip soft drinks and watch their tv’s for 4 hours and leave them a dollar tip, yes they care. If you spend a decent amount of money on food and booze and tip 20-30 percent, they will love you.
I think they wouldn’t mind if you keep drinking. Just sit there and not order stuff might piss them off, and others who want to drink.
I’m not a bartender, but as a traveler I have actively hated on people just sitting at the airport bar when I have thirty minutes to eat something before a six-hour flight.
Keep drinking. Keep tipping.
Everyone hates the working laptop clowns that just take up space.
I was a bartender for 32 years fulltime and I always met some of the best people ever when they sat at the bar for hours. I’ve met actors, politicians,pop stars, footballers and even a rocket scientist (couldn’t get a selfie was b4 mobile phones)! Loved my job and the people who ever sat at my bar Thank You for the wonderful memories!
It may be unpopular, but if you’re a paying customer, it’s not rude to dine for long periods of time. If it’s busy, you could be kind and let someone else have your seat, but I don’t believe you should be shamed. You have a right to enjoy your experience.
As long as you’re buying or until they think you’ve had enough.
If this is something you worry about often, allow me to make a suggestion? Bring a $20 bill with you. If you’re worried you’ve been there too long, give your server the 20. I assure you they won’t care how long you sit.
If a [Sam Adams costs over $27](https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/08/01/nyc-airport-high-prices-food-spurs-audit/), I’m sitting around and savoring that beer for my 2 hour layover!
You’re allowed to take up space. If there aren’t people waiting to sit who cares?
Only if you wait until shift change. They need to check you out before they leave and go home. If you’re worried about sitting around for hours, make sure to ask your bartender what time shift change is.
I order more than what a regular person would so they don’t care and 2-3 hrs is not that bad
Have you looked into your lounge options? Airport lounges are a way better way to while away time at the airport. You don’t have to be flying business. You can usually pay to get access and it can be quite reasonable.
Check the fine print of your credit card many of the bigger ones have partnerships that can get you access to the lounge.