I'm with you guys on this one. Thats why I think bars should offer greater incentives for those of us who are designated drivers.
What did I get for being the designated driver last night? I got to pay almost 2 bucks for every Pepsi I drank and 6 bucks for a burger. Then I got a hassle from the owner for pointing it out.
Hmmm...I'll have to take that one up w/ Mr. Ex...I don't know what his place's policy is, but it sounds like a good idea to have your drinks free. Sorry, but I don't think you should eat for free, though. That would be something you should take up w/ your dinner companions. :)
I used to know of a couple of places where the designated drivers ate and drank free. I don't know of too many places that have that practice anymore.
But it was definitely an incentive for DDs. A group of us would take turns at being the DD when we would all get together.
I no longer drink and as such am always the designated driver when my friends and I go out. I recntly had a bar charge me for a f!@#$ng GLASS OF WATER!
I'm not saying let me have everything on the house but come on here! I guess I was taking away from the cab business which often gives kickbacks to the bars for calling them.