Ordering Drinks at a Bar
These phrases will help you confidently order drinks, open a tab, and ask for non-alcoholic options at a Spanish-speaking bar.
Key Phrases
¿Me pones una cerveza?
casualCan you get me a beer?
In Spain, the verb 'poner' is very common for casually ordering drinks at a bar.
Para mí, una cerveza, por favor.
neutralA beer for me, please.
A very natural and direct way to order your drink.
¿Me puede traer una cerveza, por favor?
politeCan you bring me a beer, please?
More formal, good if you are sitting at a table or speaking to older staff.
Otra ronda de lo mismo, por favor.
casualAnother round of the same, please.
A natural chunk to use when everyone is having the exact same drink again.
Vamos a pedir otra ronda.
neutralWe are going to order another round.
Uses the near future tense (ir a + infinitive).
¿Puedo abrir una cuenta?
neutralCan I open a tab?
¿Tienen alguna cerveza sin alcohol?
neutralDo you have any non-alcoholic beer?
Aquí está mi identificación.
neutralHere is my ID.
¿Cuánto te debo?
casualHow much do I owe you?
Very natural when paying the bartender directly.
La cuenta, por favor.
neutralThe bill, please.
¿Nos puede cobrar, por favor?
politeCan you charge us, please?
A polite way to ask to pay, especially common in Spain.