bartop

Where drinks rest

Bartop refers to the flat upper surface of a bar where drinks are served and patrons rest their elbows.

As a modifier, it describes things designed for or placed on this surface: a bartop arcade cabinet, bartop seating.

We grabbed two stools and ordered drinks at the bartop.

surface

counter

Flat service surface

  • woodTree-derived building material
  • mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
  • oakQuercus genus member

walnut · maple · cherry · granite · marble · zinc · copper · brass · lacquered · varnished

service

bartender

One who serves drinks

  • serverOne who attends tables
  • orderMethodical arrangement or request
  • menuList of available dishes

tab · tip · cash · card · garnish · napkin · coaster · pour · draft · tap

drinks

cocktail

Mixed alcoholic beverage

bourbon · scotch · wine · tequila · vodka · gin · rum · draft · pint · shot

seating

stool

Backless sitting furniture

cushion · swivel · backless · padded · wooden · leather · chrome · footrest · occupied · vacant

social

conversation

Exchange of spoken ideas

regulars · strangers · companionship · laughter · gossip · networking · pickup · eavesdropping · elbow-to-elbow · crowded

games

dice

Marked cubes for chance

  • cardsStiff paper rectangles
  • triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
  • kenoNumber-matching gambling game
Opposites
vertical position in bar space

bartopfloor

Indoor walking surface

underbar · foot rail · ground · ceiling

service side orientation

bartopbar back

Bartender's assistant

well · back bar

vertical position/surface level

bartopfloor

Indoor walking surface

ground level · underbar · floor-level · footrest · bar rail

Family

bar, top, bars, tops, barred, barring, topped, topping

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
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