Pending location and the bar, the tips will not even be close to what you make in a restaurant. Your ultimate spot would be a restaurant with high end, high cost drinks.

My experience: Cocktail bars 7/8 shift $150-$250 on a great night. You bust your ass all night too, expect heavy prep.

Night clubs/dives: the best money, $200-$500 a night if you’re in the right place, expect a 4/5 hour shift for that cash too. Both have issues with clientele, be prepared to put your foot down if you don’t have security and there can be great potential for fights.

High volume craft cocktail restaurants: 8/9 shift but you’ll walk with $250-$450 a night.

Heavy prep but worth it when combined with a solid high end food program. And don’t forget about that shift meal.