Everyone knows it’s easy for women to get free drinks, but why can’t men get in on the fun? Here we’ll take a look at some of the most creative ways guys can score a free drink. From charming to dastardly, these aren’t your typical schemes.
- Proposition bets: Make friendly alcohol wagers with friends and strangers on silly bar bets that they think they can win, but really can’t. These fun cons offer a great way to trick people into buying you a free drink.
- Pretend to be gay: For most straight men, this takes a bit of desperation, but it works. Of course, if you’re a gay man, you surely already know this trick. Gay bar or not, drop subtle clues to make men think you may be interested, and you just might find one who wants to buy you a drink. Of course, you’ll have to be careful to avoid making him think he’ll actually get something for it.
- Freeload: If you’re a cheap bastard, this one’s for you. Go to the bar with friends that you don’t really care for, but who love to buy a round. Hang out while the booze is flowing, but move on to your next conquest before it’s your turn to reciprocate.
- Bet games: If you’re good at it, you can con drinks out of anyone by winning at a game of pool or darts. If you want to take the hustle a step further, pretend to be a horrible player, then up your game for the money shot. Just don’t be surprised when your opponent calls you on it, and be ready to drink and run.
- Say it’s your birthday: Tell everyone it’s your birthday, bachelor party, or other special occasion, and you’re sure to get plenty of drinks bought in your honor. Of course, you should be prepared to show ID should you decide to go the birthday route. You’ll get bonus points for bar hopping.
- Bring your hot friends: Even if you’re not a hot girl, you can score free drinks like one just for bringing them along. Come with a small group of girls, and when they get a round, you just might get a drink, too.
- Wear a kilt to ladies night: Take advantage of “skirt nights” by wearing the most manly of skirts-the kilt. Although it’s not likely you’ll actually be mistaken for a woman, most bartenders will be amused enough to throw a freebie your way.
- Be a VIP: Sneak into the VIP section, and you’ll probably get access to free drinks. To do this, you can schmooze with mangement, real VIPs, or just bribe the doorman.
- Play designated driver: Most bars will let designated drivers drink for free all night, so order yourself a non-alcoholic drink that resembles a drink that contains alcohol. Once you’ve got the drink “accidentally” get it bumped by a stranger. If you target the right stranger, you’ll get a free replacement, with alcohol this time.
- Pretend you’re with the band: Find a bar or club that hosts bands from out of town, and pretend to be part of a visiting band to take advantage of their drink tickets. To do this, you’ll have to get there very early, and of course be gone by the time the actual band shows up. This works even better if you’ve got a guitar case or other band paraphernalia.
