Barkeep vs. Bartender — What's the Difference?

A person who owns or operates a bar for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

A bartender (also known as a barkeep, barman, barmaid, or a mixologist) is a person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar, usually in a licensed establishment. Bartenders also usually maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar.

See bartender.

A person serving drinks at a bar.

(informal) a bartender

One who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar. Also called barkeeper.

An employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. 19

A barkeeper.

An employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar