This place has one of the most toxic atmospheres I've seen in a bar…read more
The owner, Lucas, regularly yells at his staff in full view of customers. Then, seconds later, he flips a switch and puts on a fake smile to greet guests. It's uncomfortable to watch and explains why there's constant staff turnover -- every couple of weeks there's someone new.
When the only qualification for the job is "tolerate being shouted at," it shows. The staff treat customers with the same level of respect they're given -- which is none.
One waiter (the bald one) physically kicks people out of his path while delivering drinks. No apology, no acknowledgment -- just pure arrogance. He doesn't even greet customers with a hello - just silence. Another, Davido, aggressively pressures for tips, sometimes keeping change and saying "thank you" as if it was given voluntarily. He has learned to give hugs and kisses - most times unwanted - to make more money. If you don't tip, expect retaliation -- in my case, he actually shoved me while I was sitting on a stool, nearly knocking me into other customers behind me. Multiple witnesses reported it to Lucas, who did absolutely nothing.
Then there's Christian, who swings wildly between charming and completely checked out. You never know which version you're going to get, and neither is particularly professional. He has the personality of a prostitute on drugs - generally bitter and tired but friendly when he wants something....
Also worth noting: tipping is not standard in Spain, no matter how hard they try to pressure you into thinking it is. Locals don't tip like this, and you shouldn't feel intimidated into doing so here.
And the music. It's horrible, too loud at times and is repeated every couple of hours every night.
Bottom line: poorly run, hostile environment, and staff behavior that crosses the line from rude into unacceptable. There are far better places to spend your time and money such as Tom's Bar, Wunderbar, etc.
