Ward III owners want to ensure the utmost best time and high quality experience for its patrons, while respecting the surrounding neighborhood. They have come up with a list of rules that reminds all of us of proper bar etiquette, just in case it may have temporarily slipped our minds. A drink or two can sometimes do that to you, but don’t play the blame game here, they’re serious.

HOUSE RULES

1. RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS & OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

We love Tribeca and the people who live here. Chances are, if they are not here, they are sleeping somewhere above you. Please keep your voices down and don’t litter our neighborhood.

2. DON’T BE CREEPY

Gentlemen, if a lady does not appreciate your conversation, she will let you know. If she is not comfortable doing so, or if you do not receive the message, we will let you know. It is highly recommended that you respect our say in this matter.

3. PLEASE MIND YOUR MANNERS

The staff and your fellow patrons are only obligated to be as nice to you as you are to them. Let’s all be nice and get along.

4. YOU ARE NOT JUST BUYING DRINKS; YOU ARE LEASING REAL-ESTATE

If you are only drinking water, please do not take a bar stool. If you are done drinking or eating, and if other guests would like the same experience you have enjoyed, we will respectfully offer you your tab.

5. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ENGAGE YOUR NEIGHBOR

We have seen countless business deals, dates, weddings, friendships, and engaging conversations at our bars. Our job is to facilitate this, which we will do as much as business allows. Feel free to participate. (Caveat: See Rule #2)

6. IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD

Please, if you plan to stay for more than one round, start a tab with us. Processing cards takes valuable time that is better spent making cocktails for your fellow patrons.

7. WHEN YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR LIMIT

Do the honorable thing and cut yourself off. This saves all of us the embarrassment of having to do it for you. You will thank us in the morning, and rest assured that we look forward to serving you another day.

8. “THIS ONE IS ON ME!”

On occasion, we may feel compelled to offer you a drink on the house. This is a gift from us to you. Like any gift, we reserve this for special occasions. Also like any gift, your odds of receiving it rise exponentially if you don’t ask for it.

9. FELLOW TRAVELERS

If you are in the service industry, please introduce yourself.

10. PATIENCE PLEASE

When we are busy, please remember that everyone else would like to be served just as badly as you do. Rest assured that we know who has been waiting and for how long. Everyone will get their turn.

Now that you have the jist of things and are ready to behave like a ‘grown-up’ stop by Ward III for some enticing cocktails and mingle the night away…as long as you are not drinking water at the bar and minding your manners, that is.

Finally, it looks like someone is taking charge. Kudos.

Tribeca
Ward III
111 Reade Street
New York, NY
(212) 240 -9189
www.ward3tribeca.com