New York advice

[SebastianBlue]

I heard . Glad I went when I did.

What is The Amity Hall like.

Decent, slightly better location, but not quite the atmosphere of the Hatter in my opinion.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I heard . Glad I went when I did.

What is The Amity Hall like.

Not been!

 

[super_city_si]

Wise words....

• You see gum on the street, leave it there. It's not free candy.
• There are, like, thirty Ray's Pizzas. They all claim to be the original, but the real one is on 11th.
• If you see a sign that says "Peep Show," that doesn't mean that they're letting you look at presents before Christmas

 

[sky tot]

What’s the damage for a pint over there? I’d say Denmark and Sweden have been the most expensive so far. Paris was dear too.

I’d like to take in an MLS match over there too. Not necessarily NYCFC either.

I was there first week in December and was paying average of $9 with a$1 tip per drink .. Most expensive place I’ve ever been . Good though

 

[sky tot]

Really? The trip is a 65th birthday present to myself LOL.

My brother got asked for his ID and he was there for his 60th !

 

[sky tot]

I heard . Glad I went when I did.

What is The Amity Hall like.

It’s good , great selection beers , plenty of big screens too. Didn’t try the food but it looked really good

 

[twosips]

Hudson Yard is a new tourist attraction btw but its class. Looks amazing and it's free to go up. It directly leads onto the start of the High Line walk too which is beautiful. I'd also recommend the library. Lovely building.

 

[AJ71]

Agree on the high-line, also my tip would be to go up to the top of the rock, rather than the Empire State. Time it so you are up there at dusk, if it's a clear night, fantastic watching the city (including the Empire State light up).

 

[SB Blue]

We’re going in July too, arriving early morning on the 1st so going to watch NYCFC that night, had a quick look for tickets and seem to vary wildly in price, where’s the best place to sit, and buy tickets?

 

[east2]

Visited last August with family, I would recommend getting the Citypass in advance
https://www.citypass.com/new-york-comparison
we used the C3 which was good value.
Number 1 must do is the beast, outstanding views of the Hudson and the Statue of Liberty.
https://www.thebeastnyc.com/
Top of the Rock at sunset has the best views in my opinion.
9/11 is a sobering experience.
If the weather is good, walk the Brooklyn bridge,
visit Central Park & central station.
Treat the ladies to Breakfast at Tiffany’s (needs to be booked a month in advance)
Don’t spend too much time in and around Times Square.
Go for a drink and bite to eat at the Refinery roof top https://refineryrooftop.com/
Most of all, enjoy it! Can’t wait to go back and do it all again, including the latest attraction https://www.edgenyc.com/

 

[rickmcfc]

New York in June, no thanks.
Too hot, too busy, too expensive.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

I was there first week in December and was paying average of $9 with a$1 tip per drink .. Most expensive place I’ve ever been . Good though

Wish I could get my head around this tip business sky tot. He poured you a nice drink, handed it to you and so we are compelled to say excellent service matey and here have 10% more. All he did was pour it and hand it to you, isn't that his job ? A contentious issue for sure. Same as with restaurants and the waiter brings you your meal ten metres from the kitchen to your table and expects a tip for doing so. Might as well go to the kitchen and collect it yourself and safe the monkey. They cry like absolute dogs if you don't give them anything and yet I was under the impression the whole idea of a gratuity was for par excellent service for someone who had gone the extra mile and just not something to be expected. I once paid tips in advance on a cruise as the travel agent coerced me as this qualified me to pick my table and sitting times. Imagine my consternation when at the end of our jollies the scallywags popped a tip envelope under my room door. When I inquired as to it's purpose I was told that it was an envelope to tip over and above the tip which I had already furnished 3 months earlier for receiving better than excellent service and he never batted an eyelid in saying so. More neck than a giraffe mate !

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

New York in June, no thanks.
Too hot, too busy, too expensive.

Two of those are the same all year round.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Wish I could get my head around this tip business sky tot. He poured you a nice drink, handed it to you and so we are compelled to say excellent service matey and here have 10% more. All he did was pour it and hand it to you, isn't that his job ? A contentious issue for sure. Same as with restaurants and the waiter brings you your meal ten metres from the kitchen to your table and expects a tip for doing so. Might as well go to the kitchen and collect it yourself and safe the monkey. They cry like absolute dogs if you don't give them anything and yet I was under the impression the whole idea of a gratuity was for par excellent service for someone who had gone the extra mile and just not something to be expected. I once paid tips in advance on a cruise as the travel agent coerced me as this qualified me to pick my table and sitting times. Imagine my consternation when at the end of our jollies the scallywags popped a tip envelope under my room door. When I inquired as to it's purpose I was told that it was an envelope to tip over and above the tip which I had already furnished 3 months earlier for receiving better than excellent service and he never batted an eyelid in saying so. More neck than a giraffe mate !

If i am in a bar and staying a while then i open a tab. That saves the hassle of tipping each time i want something else. Then at the end just slap a few $$ on top of the bill. 20%? - fuck that.

A few times i have been told by the server that she / he is finishing their shift and could I settle the bill and re-open a new one with the new server. Paid a tip to the first one but gave fuck all 2nd time

 

[Two Gun Bob]

If i am in a bar and staying a while then i open a tab. That saves the hassle of tipping each time i want something else. Then at the end just slap a few $$ on top of the bill. 20%? - fuck that.

A few times i have been told by the server that she / he is finishing their shift and could I settle the bill and re-open a new one with the new server. Paid a tip to the first one but gave fuck all 2nd time

I too wouldn't begrudge a few dollars more on a bar tab for a full afternoon session if the server was amiable and chirpy. It's just this open ended obsession that you have to tip because this is how it is, but a gratuity should be reserved for someone going above and beyond the call of duty and only if you want to. They say on cruise ships that you have to tip good because these lads are on pennies and work really hard but I work really really hard too and a good work ethos never hurt no one. It matters little whether you work for yourself or a guvnor, always give it your best shot as it's a reflection on whom we are so perform to the best of your ability at all times. And more important is that my side of the deal was to pay for the goods/holiday/cruise and therefore the cruise line have a duty of care to pay their staff from their gross profit margins. As long as we adopt this blase attitude then the pubs/bars/restaurants/holiday companies and cruise lines will continue to maximise profits at our expense. Pay your staff a living wage packet you scurrilous dogs and then you can all sleep well at night knowing that your net margins have been earned with due consideration for your workforce. Your workforce are the driving force behind your business models so a little respect to the people that make you rich goes a long long way. It's nice to be nice but it shouldn't be expected.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I too wouldn't begrudge a few dollars more on a bar tab for a full afternoon session if the server was amiable and chirpy. It's just this open ended obsession that you have to tip because this is how it is, but a gratuity should be reserved for someone going above and beyond the call of duty and only if you want to. They say on cruise ships that you have to tip good because these lads are on pennies and work really hard but I work really really hard too and a good work ethos never hurt no one. It matters little whether you work for yourself or a guvnor, always give it your best shot as it's a reflection on whom we are so perform to the best of your ability at all times. And more important is that my side of the deal was to pay for the goods/holiday/cruise and therefore the cruise line have a duty of care to pay their staff from their gross profit margins. As long as we adopt this blase attitude then the pubs/bars/restaurants/holiday companies and cruise lines will continue to maximise profits at our expense. Pay your staff a living wage packet you scurrilous dogs and then you can all sleep well at night knowing that your net margins have been earned with due consideration for your workforce. Your workforce are the driving force behind your business models so a little respect to the people that make you rich goes a long long way. It's nice to be nice but it shouldn't be expected.

I am definitely in Mr Pinks camp here.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

I am definitely in Mr Pinks camp here.

Mr Pink's the man. Do we tip McDonald workers ?

 

[sky tot]

Wish I could get my head around this tip business sky tot. He poured you a nice drink, handed it to you and so we are compelled to say excellent service matey and here have 10% more. All he did was pour it and hand it to you, isn't that his job ? A contentious issue for sure. Same as with restaurants and the waiter brings you your meal ten metres from the kitchen to your table and expects a tip for doing so. Might as well go to the kitchen and collect it yourself and safe the monkey. They cry like absolute dogs if you don't give them anything and yet I was under the impression the whole idea of a gratuity was for par excellent service for someone who had gone the extra mile and just not something to be expected. I once paid tips in advance on a cruise as the travel agent coerced me as this qualified me to pick my table and sitting times. Imagine my consternation when at the end of our jollies the scallywags popped a tip envelope under my room door. When I inquired as to it's purpose I was told that it was an envelope to tip over and above the tip which I had already furnished 3 months earlier for receiving better than excellent service and he never batted an eyelid in saying so. More neck than a giraffe mate !

I don’t get it either . I’m a regular pub goer and knew I would be frequenting a bar so I did my homework on NY trip advisor forum . There is countless posts from Brits asking what the tipping etiquette is in a bar . Everyone posted the said the same , dollar a drink . But what if it’s € 7.50 ? You round up and still give a dollar !!!!. Shit system, just pay a fair wage

 

[Barcon]

I don’t get it either . I’m a regular pub goer and knew I would be frequenting a bar so I did my homework on NY trip advisor forum . There is countless posts from Brits asking what the tipping etiquette is in a bar . Everyone posted the said the same , dollar a drink . But what if it’s € 7.50 ? You round up and still give a dollar !!!!. Shit system, just pay a fair wage

No mate, if it's $7.50,give them $8.00.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I don’t get it either . I’m a regular pub goer and knew I would be frequenting a bar so I did my homework on NY trip advisor forum . There is countless posts from Brits asking what the tipping etiquette is in a bar . Everyone posted the said the same , dollar a drink . But what if it’s € 7.50 ? You round up and still give a dollar !!!!. Shit system, just pay a fair wage

I would rather they charged an extra dollar and scrapped the tip!

One thing I have noted though is if i have been in a bar for a while and order say tge 4th

I don’t get it either . I’m a regular pub goer and knew I would be frequenting a bar so I did my homework on NY trip advisor forum . There is countless posts from Brits asking what the tipping etiquette is in a bar . Everyone posted the said the same , dollar a drink . But what if it’s € 7.50 ? You round up and still give a dollar !!!!. Shit system, just pay a fair wage

One thing i have noted when drinking more than 3 beers is occasionally i ask for another and am told when the drink is served that "It's on me" by the bar staff.
This always guarantees i tip a lot more than I would normally having had a free drink - but are the staff stealing for tips?