PITTSBURGH — George Martin has been serving up drinks for more than 50 years and is said to be the oldest – and most entertaining – bartender in America.
Everyone at the Elks Lodge #339 in Pittsburgh’s Northside neighborhood knows Martin. He is the regular Friday night bartender.
But on this Friday night, Martin served up 92 drinks to celebrate his 92nd birthday.
America’s oldest bartender calls Pittsburgh home, and he served up 92 drinks at his local bar to celebrate his birthday. He tells @LisaSylvester what his secret is to a long life while still working – on 11 at 11. https://t.co/xdpaNbIRXH pic.twitter.com/8ksX6XM5Wp
— WPXI (@WPXI) February 1, 2020
Martin’s secret to living a long life while still working, he said, is dating. Others in the bar said he is now a ladies’ man since his wife died.
George Martin 92 years old -possibly the oldest bartender in America - celebrates another milestone! pic.twitter.com/KNioeBqKTL
— Lisa Sylvester (@LisaSylvester) February 1, 2020
He was recognized Friday with a city proclamation as “Mr. Entertainment.”
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