Wear These Funny Bartender Shirts to Express Your Bartending Sass

Wear These Funny Bartender Shirts to Express Your Bartending Sass

Good bartenders don’t just know their drinks – they also know how to entertain a crowd. That’s where funny bartender t-shirts can come into play. 

Funny bartender shirts make for a great conversation starter and instantly turn you into an approachable and nice bartender. They also make for great bartender gifts – or for baristas and bar hoppers, for that matter.   As a bartender or bar aficionado, are you wearing bar tees yet?

Whether you live the 24/7 bartender life and need bartender clothes to stand out from the crowd or are simply looking for a gift idea to surprise your barman boyfriend, we’ve got you covered. 

Read on for top-selling tees, five reasons every bartender should own a couple of funny bartender T-shirts, and smart styling tips for the fashionable female bartender.

[Want to add some oomph to your bar uniform? Broken Bartender’s kick-ass clothing and accessories offer fun and witty designs for the professional barman and woman.]

Barback Forever T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

 

10 funny bartender t-shirts you won’t find anywhere else

Funny bartender shirts are popular in bars and clubs. You’ll regularly see bartenders and other staff wearing them. What designs are they wearing? 

You could check which funny bartender shirts are trending on TikTok to get an idea. Or we could simply tell you that some of the most popular t-shirt designs on Etsy are variations of these jokes for bartenders:

  • The world’s okayest bartender
  • Thirst responder
  • Adult daycare director

But ask yourself this question: when does a joke stop being funny? 

Perhaps when everyone is wearing it. Instead of wearing a standard bartender quote or cocktail shaker on your chest, choose a unique bartender shirt that is both edgy and funny. Something like these 10 T-shirts:

Pina Colada T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

1. The love child of a pineapple and a kinky pineapple

Beware: donning this oversized, ringspun cotton tee, you’ll soon have everyone ordering piña coladas. The delicious love child of a ripe pineapple and a rowdy bottle of rum, our piña colada T-shirt is promiscuous and sends party vibes across the bar. 

Guest Bartender T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

2. 100% organic and free of GMOs

Another of our favorite sellers, this one’s for all the traveling bartenders working shifts across the globe (or just across town). As a guest bartender, you can set yourself apart from the local bartenders with this guest bartender T-shirt.

Dopamine Bloody Mary T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

3. Just add vodka

What does a bartender drink for breakfast? Certainly no orange juice. This dopamine bloody Mary T-shirt is a cool cultural mashup of Japanese pop culture and every serious bartender’s breakfast of choice.

Dopamine Martini T-Shirt by Broken Bartender


4. Shaken not stirred

The dopamine martini shirt is for you if breakfast isn’t your thing but Japan is. Martinis are classy and so will you be wearing this t-shirt while pouring drinks in some metropolitan setting. 

1 More Shot T-Shirt by Broken Bartender


5. One too many

Tequila, jäger bombs, or any flammable liquor. However you like your shots, you can only have so many before you wish you hadn’t taken any. Hence, the one more shot T-shirt.

But while pouring shots to partying crowds can be a fun experience, you shouldn’t over-serve as a bartender.

I Didn't Like You At First Either T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

6. No better wearable icebreaker

The I didn’t like you at first either T-shirt is perhaps the best wearable icebreaker we stock, as it’s guaranteed to solicit a response from people across the bar. Make sure you have a good reply at the ready when wearing this crowd favorite.

Bartender Forever T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

7. I don't skate, but I make awesome drinks

Few flame-bearing shirts are as cool as our bartender forever T-shirt. This tee is a play on the iconic skateboard magazine logo and looks just as fashionable. 

Score extra bartending points with these t-shirts from our Panda & Sons collaboration

Who hasn’t heard from Panda & Sons on Queen Street in Edinburgh? The swanky bar is consistently ranked among the world’s 50 best bars and is run by the incomparable and idiosyncratic Ian McPherson. If you don’t know him, McPherson is a bartender who likes to do things his own way and who invented the technique of switching in bartending

Panda & Sons is fast becoming an institute in the world of mixology. Wearing a shirt that pays tribute to Scotland's best watering hole will get you extra points among die-hard bartenders. The Broken Bartender and Panda & Sons collaboration tees are limited edition with 50 pieces each. Get yours before they sell out!

Ice Ice Baby T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

8. “Ice ice baby” t-shirt

Paying homage to the icy technique that magically swaps flavors between liquids, Panda & Sons’ ice ice baby T-shirt is a must-have for bartenders familiar with the switching technique.

No Panda No Party T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

9. “No panda no party” t-shirt

If you’ve ever been to Panda & Sons, then you know that what’s written on the no panda no party T-shirt is true. And if you know someone that adores pandas you might want to order this as a gift T-shirt.

Stay Frosty T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

10. Another ice-cold drink, please

Another play on the sub-zero drinks Ian McPherson and his colleagues serve at Panda & Sons, the stay frosty T-shirt features a frozen panda. Wear this tee if you’re familiar with switching or if you like serving out ice-cold drinks. 

Why every barman or woman should own a funny bartender shirt

Any of the above tees fit the bartender definition of funny – but do bartenders actually wear them? In other words, do they make for good working clothes? 

As experienced bartenders ourselves, let us tell you that, yes, these unique pieces of clothing are excellent workwear. Here are 5 reasons why: 

1. Breaking the ice

Wearing a bartender shirt with a funny quote is an instant icebreaker, helping your patrons to engage in banter and have a good time at the bar. A funny slogan or edgy illustration will prompt laughter and foster that buzzing bar environment.

2. Be your own brand

Funny bartender shirts don’t just help your customers and the bar’s overall vibe – they can help you sell yourself, too.  As a bartender with ambitions, you should be establishing a unique brand identity, making yourself more memorable and propelling you into a professional cocktail career

3. Bring the tips in

You know what happens when the people you pour drinks like you – they tip. When customers are entertained and having fun, they may feel more inclined to reward the bartender for their service. That funny bartender shirt is one step towards a generous gratuity. 

4. Go team unity!

Panda & Sons didn’t become a world-renowned bar overnight. It took teamwork. Wearing matching funny shirts among bartenders can promote camaraderie and team spirit. This unity can bring your bar to the next level.

5. Versatile yet fashionable

There are times when the job calls for a neat shirt and matching vest, but what do bartenders wear when they want to look cool but stay comfortable during a graveyard shift? An oversized, short-sleeve t-shirt. Why a tee and not any other casual clothing item?

No one in their right mind wears a hoodie in a bar. V-neck t-shirts are so 2000’s David Beckham. Plus, t-shirts are gender-neutral as opposed to sexy crop tops and testosterone-overloaded tank tops.

Barback Forever T-Shirt by Broken Bartender

How to wear oversized unisex t-shirts as a female bartender

Looking for a funny female bartender shirt? An oversized unisex tee is the trend right now. Here’s how you can wear them:

  • Keep it casual over loose jeans or your workhorse trousers.
  • Tuck an oversized tee into tailored pants for casual chic
  • Try an oversized graphic tee with a chic miniskirt for that bar-blonde USA look
  • Tuck it into high-waisted jeans for a retro look
  • Wear an oversized T-shirt over shorts for ultimate comfort in summer
  • Knot it at the waist for a dash of femininity and heaps of cool. Beats a bodysuit!
  • Get an XL shirt and wear it as a DIY dress, maybe adding a belt

Broken Bartender’s bartender shirt FAQs

In case you’re left with questions, these are some questions that bartenders often ask about our t-shirts.

How much do your T-shirts cost?

All of Broken Bartender’s tees cost $35 USD.  We offer free shipping to the UK/EU for orders of €60 or more and for worldwide orders of $100 or more. 

Can bartenders wear T-shirts during a shift?

Most bars allow staff to wear T-shirts, though some venues have a different dress code. Upscale bars, weddings, and similar events often require bartenders to dress smart. 

Are your t-shirts durable enough for frequent wear during busy bar shifts?

Our oversized unisex t-shirts are high-quality ringspun cotton. In other words, they’re easy to wear and nearly indestructible. As bartenders, we can attest that these tees will get you through many shifts.

Do you want to collaborate so that we can have our own T-shirts?

If you do cool sh*t, we’d love to! Drop us an email at info@brokenbartender.com with what you have in mind.

[Wondering where to buy funny bartender shirts? Look no further! Broken Bartender’s unique t-shirts and cheeky accessories are the bartender wear you want for your next shift.]
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