Auld Dubliner Tahoe — Restaurant in Tahoe City

June 16th, 2023, around 8:30pm or so. I walked in to grab a quick beer while I wait for family to arrive. The venue was lively. Took a little bit to get the attention of someone, but it's fine, they're all busy I suppose. I was finally able to ordered a beer from the female bartender, one of 2 bartenders there, that i can tell.

The problem came after my check arrived. I signed, and gave back the receipt--however, i noticed my card was not there. I inquired the bartender, and at first she appeared genuine and looked around the counter. I checked my immediate area and the floor multiple times, using my phone's flashlight. I know i did not drop it, it's not like i was drunk or i was busy socializing with anyone--I was just by myself. I even checked my pockets and wallet, not there. I asked the bar tender girl again and if she can check her side and look at the back counter, i noticed she threw stuff back there after others ordered. She said it's not back there, without really looking, then she just left and ignored me. I asked the other guy bartender, and he was just like, ask her, she's the one helping me. No one acted like they really cared, and they all seemed to think that i lost the card and was making things up. I waited for a while trying to get their attention while i drink my beer, probably a good 30min. Finally, at the end, i needed to go and asked if i can give them my info to call me if they find my card. And what do you know...she found my card out of thin air. No apologies to me whatsoever, from anyone.

I would have let this go and not have even remember to make this review, only that today, on 7/31/23, i see suspicious charges on my card. Im not saying this was the bartender's doing, it likely isnt. But i wouldn't be suspicious if the events of that night in June, the bartenders would acted like they cared a bit and not brush me off like i was trying to scam a beer out of them or something.

Just keep an eye on your CC if...

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