Gen Z is killing the bar tab

Bartenders aren't happy.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 6, 2025 Many 20-something bargoers prefer to close out and pay after every single drink, no matter how many they might order during an outing. Brandon Holland for The New York Times Bartenders aren't thrilled. → MORE ON GEN Z For Gen Z, a Beyoncé concert is worth the debt. → Millennials and Gen Z are fighting about gym clothes. → Gen Z re-evaluates its budgets as a global trade war rages. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018