Bartending

establishment serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises

thumb|A thatching|thatched country pub, the Williams Arms, near [[Braunton, Devon, England]] thumb|The interior of a typical British pub thumb|upright|The Ale-House Door (painting of c. 1790 by Henry Singleton (painter)|Henry Singleton)

thumb|An Italian sommelier () with a tastevin around his neck A sommelier ( , , ), chef de vin or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role of the sommelier in fine dining today is much more specialized and informed than that of a wine waiter. Sommeliers Australia states that the role is strategically on par with that of the chef de cuisine.

thumb|upright=1.3|Bartender, Skyline Hotel Malmö, 1992 A bartender (also known as a barkeep or barman or barmaid or a mixologist) is a person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar, usually in a licensed establishment as well as in restaurants and nightclubs, but also occasionally at private parties. Bartenders also usually maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar. As well as serving beer and wine, a bartender can generally also mix classic cocktails such as a cosmopolitan, Manhattan, old fashioned, and negroni.

worldwide organization of eminent bartenders

juggling-type entertainment performed by bartenders

person with proficiency in beer tasting

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announcement made shortly before a bar closes for the night, informing patrons of their last chance to buy alcoholic beverages

terms used in drinking culture and bartending