Merlotte's Bar and Grill

Merlotte's Bar and Grill is the most popular drinking establishment in Bon Temps, Louisiana. The bar is run by Sam Merlotte who lives in a trailer directly behind the building. He finances his establishment with money stolen from Maryanne Forrester. Staff at Merlotte's includes Sookie Stackhouse, Tara Thornton, Lafayette Reynolds, Arlene Fowler, Dawn Green, Amy Burley, Daphne Landry and Terry Bellefleur.

Staff

 * Sam Merlotte (owner; bartender)
 * Tara Thornton (bartender)
 * Lafayette Reynolds (cook)
 * Terry Bellefleur (cook; interim manager)
 * Sookie Stackhouse (waitress)
 * Arlene Fowler (waitress)
 * Dawn Green (waitress)
 * Amy Burley (waitress)
 * Daphne Landry (waitress)
 * John (cook)

Frequent patrons

 * Andy Bellefleur
 * Hoyt Fortenberry
 * Jane Bodehouse
 * Jason Stackhouse
 * Rene Lenier