just a few little observations about drinking in the US. 1. pints are smaller then in the UK - more like australian steiners 2. american beer is horrible. 3. if you're drinking in your local you can leave your money on the bar and the bar maid will look after it for you 4. as it is the US, you tip the barmaid. usually a dollar a drink 5. if you follow rule 4 after 4 or 5 drinks the bar maid will buy you a drink. 6. prices are pretty flexible, often made up by the barmaid depending on how well you tip. 7. it is very normal to order takeaways and have them delivered to a bar. 8. i havent yet seen peanuts on the top of the bar which is what i expected! 9. bars are more like amusement arcades with bowling games both electronic and using a old fashioned ball (called skeeball)