![]() ![]() There’s also the possibility that it comes from Prohibition-era raids at a bar called Chumley’s at 86 Bedford Ave in New York City. Supposedly, its use in the restaurant industry dates back to the 1930s to signify that they ran out of something. Likewise, a bartender can 86 a customer who’s had a bit too much by kicking them out.Ĩ6's etymology is a little murky with explanations ranging from alcohol strength to the number of bullets French soldiers were issued. If a bartender runs out of something or wants to get rid of it, she may tell other barstaff to 86 it. Within the bar and restaurant world, patrons and ingredients alike can get 86’d. To help you navigate your next bar order, we’ve put together a list of seven bar terms and their generally accepted definitions. Some of it is probably familiar, but its origins or exact meaning maybe be a bit strange. ![]() If you’ve spent an evening at a bar in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed that the bartender’s (and some customers’) language is peppered with quippy slang. Everything old is made new again, and bar slang is no exception.
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