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Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these simple phrases to order drinks and pay at a bar.
Key Phrases
Voice
Ordering a drink · 2 ways to say it
A beer, please.
casualA short, fast way to order.
Can I get a beer, please?
neutralAsking what is available
What do you have on tap?
neutralDrinks 'on tap' come from a barrel, not a bottle.
Asking for non-alcoholic options
Do you have any non-alcoholic drinks?
neutralBuying drinks for friends
It's my round. What do you want?
casualA 'round' means you buy a drink for everyone in your group.
Opening a tab
Can I open a tab?
neutralThis means you give your card now and pay for all drinks later.
Closing a tab
Can I close my tab, please?
neutralUse this when you are ready to pay and leave.
Asking to pay · 2 ways to say it
Can I get the check, please?
neutralUS English
Could we have the bill, please?
politeUK English
Showing ID
Here's my ID.
neutralThe bartender needs to check your age.
Practice Dialogue
Customer
Hi, can I get two beers, please?
Bartender
Sure. What kind of beer do you want?
Customer
What do you have on tap?
Bartender
We have a light beer and a dark beer.
Customer
I'll take two light beers.
Bartender
Do you want to open a tab?
Customer
Yes, please. Here's my credit card.
Bartender
Can I see your ID, too?
Customer
Sure. Here's my ID.
Bartender
Thanks. I'll get your drinks now.