Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

Two bartenders, instead of admitting that they simply didn’t know how to operate the ID scanning machine, refused to take IDs from people in their late 20s, stating “I know some of these are fake…” and recommending another bar they thought would “take us.” The tone was condescending and rude.

My friends and I were denied service by the bartender because he accused us of having fake IDs. The median age of our group was 24. All of our IDs were real. The bartender went and got another bartender asking if either of them knew how to use the “black box” used to verify IDs, which we would have been willing to do because our IDs were real. Neither knew how to use it, so we were denied service. No request for other forms, no further discussion, just denial of service and accusations that he “knew some of these IDs were fake.” The first bartender kept assuring us he would not confiscate our IDs and we affirmed that yes, of course he wouldn’t because they’re real IDs which we need. The bartender also informed us there was another bar that “would take” us. Very disappointed!!

This clown of a bartender accused me and my friends of using fake IDs… sir, I am in the GERIATRICS of my twenties. Maybe learn how to use the ID scanner before you make accusations buddy pal, ya goofed big time.

Amir ,the bouncer, was phenomenal and a true professional. 10/10 (not sure if these guards are hired externally) The bigger blonde and bigger Hispanic woman were the most unprofessional people I’ve ever witnessed in my life. Been in the service industry for 10 years. Insanely rude and both should be fired.

Horrible service, bartenders were both extremely condescending and rude

Wouldn’t serve us. ID check excuse, all well over 21