Earlier today we reported that P.J. Clarke’s legendary bow-tie wearing bartender Doug Quinn said he was ousted last night and customers left the popular Midtown saloon in droves.

We’re still waiting for comment from P.J. Clarke’s.

In the meantime, we spoke with a Wall Street veteran who has been going to P.J. Clarke’s for years and knows Quinn.

“I really don’t get it,” he said.  “I think this will be impacting their business,” he said pointing out that P.J. Clarke’s has a solid reputation.

The former Wall Streeter, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity, told Business Insider that Quinn is “an unbelievable bartender.” 

“He’s widely known as the greatest bartender ever,” he said in a telephone interview.

“I used to bar tend when I was in college.  That crowd in there gets deep.  He knows everyone’s name.  He knows everyone’s drink,” the source said.

He said Quinn could handle the big crowd even when it would get “rowdy” and when it would fill up to the point where “you couldn’t move.” 

What’s more is he said Quinn’s efficient bar tending skills made it a great spot to bring a big group.

“I would bring my clerks, 15 or 20 guys, no problem. He’s efficient.  He wa