Using the bar as a place for team meetings is not a good idea. Alcoholism and alcohol induced lawsuit issues aside, it is a public space, and that means anyone

Using the bar as a place for team meetings is not a good idea. Alcoholism and alcohol induced lawsuit issues aside, it is a public space, and that means anyone can listen in on the discussion legally. I'm not saying that almost ever is a big deal, but it can be one very easily. Remember that guy who got the iPhone stolen at the bar? Besides, as other commenters point out, if you can't say those things inside the meetings they are designed for, you should probably be shopping for a new job; if your boss sucks, get a new one