Megan Yelton-Orr has an impressive 19 years behind the bar. For the past 4 years, she’s been the Bar Manager of the landmark Delaney’s Pub in 5 Points. Megan was kind enough to answer some questions for us about her time behind the bar. Next time you’re in 5 Points, be sure to stop in, say hi, and order a Bloody Mary so good you’ll want to put noodles in it!
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Columbia, SC. However we moved a lot and I grew up in Ohio.
How long have you been bartending and how long at Delaney’s 5 Points?
I have been working at different bars for 19 years, I have been bartending 13 of those years, and 4 of them at Delaney’s.
What’s the craziest story a patron has ever told you?
I would say it’s not the things that you are told or overhear, it’s definitely the things you see that are crazy. We found a shoe the other night… That’s right, just one.
What’s the strangest drink request you’ve ever received?
Scotch & Milk…
What’s your favorite drink on the menu?
Coffee ( I’m a sober bartender )
What’s your favorite drink to make?
Bloody Marys, I always say that a Bloody Mary isn’t truly good unless you want to add noodles to it.
Any other interesting tidbits you would like to include?
I worked in Dayton, Ohio for a while and three people that I have waited on there I have also waited on here in Columbia, South Carolina. It truly is a small world after all.