#COCKTAIL BAR

[makethiscanon]

Ask For Angela: Barman!Gally x Reader

Barman!Gally who's working a double because his shank of a co-worker pulled a sicky.

Thirteen hours in, and two broken glasses under his belt, suddenly you're at the bar asking for Angela.

Shuck knows who that is but she doesn't work here.

You're looking perplexed, asking for her again with more determination, your gaze flickering behind you constantly.

He figures it's a prank and tells you to get lost.

"Please." You beg. "Angela. You know? Angela?" You lower your voice. "Don't you have the Angela thing here?"

You shut up when a guy comes to stand beside you, his arm snaking your waist.

Gally notices your shift in attitude, cocking an eyebrow as he pours someone else's order.

You're still looking his way. Eyes pleading. Doing your best to shuffle from your date's grip.

... oh. Angela.

"Angela wants to speak to you out back. Do you wanna come through?"

Gally opens the bar gate as he speaks.

You nod.

You try to shuffle through but your date isn't having it. He tells Angela to come out here if she's so desperate to talk to you.

Suddenly you look terrified.

Gally's working a double. He doesn't have the patience for this.

As your date takes hold of your arms to stop you getting free of him, Gally reaches across the counter.

Without a second thought, he bounces your date's head off the bar.

As other patrons shout and squeak in alarm, Gally escorts you through to the back.

He sits you down in the break room and grabs you a glass of water.

"Does that slinthead know where you live?"

Shaken by the events, you can only shake your head.

Gally orders you a taxi and sits with you in the back until it arrives, happy to let his co-workers take the flack for his absence.

He let's you out the back door when it arrives, and walks with you to the taxi to make sure you aren't followed.

"Take care of yourself. Make sure you block that guy, yeah?"

Gally feels uneasy sending you off alone, but he's got a job to do, and a mess to clean up back at the bar.

He doesn't expect to see you again.

Imagine his surprise a few days later when you show up at the bar with a bunch of flowers to say thank you.

Imagine his even bigger surprise when, on inspecting the gift, he finds a card with your phone number on it nestled amongst the flowers.

Well done Angela, you wonderful woman.

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[WRITING MASTERLIST]

[restaurantphotos]

The Space Pad - Oceanside

[hellcatazura]

Come to the dark side, we have fun cocktails!

Shot by Scarlet Photography at Offworld Bar in Toronto

[etherealarte]

[continental-op-xx]

Dark and Light Discoveries Around the World

Vinstofa, Friedheimar Wine Bar and Greenhouses

Reykholt, Iceland

[jackiebranc]

YES IT IS

[londonedge]

Callooh Callay, a cocktail bar in Shoreditch

[makethiscanon]

Cocktail Bar AU: Welcome to 'The Glade'.

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Gally, Minho & Newt with their different favourite patrons ♡

(Gally's mentions fem!reader. Minho/Newt's are purposefully vague)

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Bouncer!Gally who is just thrilled that The Glade has started hosting cocktail-making parties because he didn't have a big enough headache already.

Here comes another squealing, giddy group of girls who he just knows is going to be a problem.

... but oh, who are you? Tucked away at the back there? The others are ignoring him but that's an awfully cute smile you're sending his way.

Here, let him hold that door for you.

Oh, you are absolutely welcome, darling.

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Barman!Minho who prioritizes you, his favourite regular, no matter how busy the bar gets. Slip your pretty self onto that stool and his attention is all yours.

He likes showing off when you're near. Flipping bottles. Trick-shotting garnishes into glasses.

You better believe he's rolling up his sleeves the moment he sees you arrive.

And if he's just invented another shot to try? It's on the house for you, of course. Your opinion, and that cute wrinkle of your nose from the strong tasting liquor is the only payment he needs.

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Server!Newt who always makes sure you get the perfect table in the house when you stop by for food.

He knows your usual orders so he'll guess what you want and tease you if he gets it right.

Expect perfect service because Newt keeps an eye on you at all times. He knows when your drink is low and when it's time for your next course.

Single dining? No problem. If you're looking glum and lonely then he'll pop by to chat and keep you company.

Or if you're getting hit on by a creep who won't leave you be? Newt is straight out the door and dragging Bouncer!Gally in to deal with it.

And you better believe dessert is on the house that evening, Newt's treat.

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BONUS:

Bouncer!Gally basically adopting you after you stagger outside for some air, only for you to ask him if he'd like a drink because he must be thirsty.

Soon you're back with a water for him, and he's enjoying hearing your tipsy babblings.

He keeps an especially-alert watch on you whenever you come back outside, noticing you keep getting a little bit drunker.

Oh, he can see the opportunistic guys prowling near you, alright. Just let them try talking to you. See what happens.

And he doesn't mind in the slightest when you cling to his arm to hold yourself up. Had a bit too much to drink, sweet? Sit tight. He'll order you a taxi. No, he's not mad at you. He wants to make sure you get home safe-- of course you're welcome back anytime.

Yes, he hopes he'll see you again soon, too.

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[WRITING MASTERLIST]

[salemlinnet]

[fantasy-dreamscapes]

[vintage-tigre]

[conatic]

Moi-même dans un bar à cocktails en Flandre sans doute à Anvers

Myself in a cocktail bar certainly in Anvers

[milacaprila]

Milacapri__

[hushnwh1sper]

Hush and Whisper Distilling Co.

Discover Hush and Whisper Distilling Co. in Bryan, TX—where exceptional grain-to-glass spirits are crafted with passion. Explore our premium whiskey, signature cocktails, and unique distillery experiences. Curated for authenticity. Distilled with purpose.

[rickchung]

Blush x Fairmont Hotel Vancouver x Financial District.

Saintly Wines' pop-up bar.

"Passion Potion": Montis Distilling Cloud 9 gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, and lemon.

"Flying Solo": El Tesoro blanco tequila, Saintly rosé sparkling wine, grapefruit, and lemon.

[bitter69uk]

Cocktail capers with Louse (aka Weezie, on the left) and Anne-Kathrin (on the right) at Champagne’s Café in April 2024. I’ve always been curious about this dive bar after reading about it in my 2003 Time Out travel guide and – after all these years – finally managed to visit it. And Champagne’s was worth the wait! It dates to the 1960s and has been virtually untouched since (thank God!). It boasts dim lights, a black ceiling, brown tufted Naugahyde booths, red flock wallpaper straight out of a brothel, a portrait of Marilyn Monroe and insanely inexpensive (and good) cocktails, knocked up by Arlene, one of the world’s best bartenders. And she doesn’t just sling drinks: Arlene is Champagne’s ambassador and welcoming committee, happy to talk you through the place’s history, including its ties to the Rat Pack and the mafia! (She gave us a quick tour of the framed portraits of mobsters on the wall). The music was underwhelming (generic 1980s classic “drivetime” rock like Richard Marx and Bryan Adams), but the accommodating Arlene let my friend Kevin take over the soundtrack with his own playlist. It took me a while to realize what Kevin is up to while fiddling with his phone. Once early Ike and Tina Turner and 60s girl groups started blasting, I finally asked, “Are you controlling the music?” Our cab driver (and Knut and Anne-Kathrin’s) warned that Champagne’s is in a dangerous neighbourhood – so you probably won’t want to linger or explore the surrounding environs! Read more about my misadventures in Vegas for the annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender festival here.