Ancient Times

Bartending can be traced back to ancient times in Rome, Greece, and Asia. In fact, there is a recorded history of bartending dating back to when Julius Caesar ruled Ancient Rome. Along popularly traveled routes, travelers could find public drinking houses where they could relax, socialize, and enjoy a glass of wine before continuing on to their destination. Residents of Rome could also find these public drinking houses in their towns, so it wasn’t just travelers who could sip on finely crafted wine.

Even earlier than the Roman Empire, the Ancient Greeks set up taverns where patrons could socialize and enjoy a drink poured by craftsmen while being entertained by a play or music.

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