Ordering Drinks at a Bar

Can I get a draft beer, please?

In Spain, 'poner' is the most natural verb for ordering drinks. A 'caña' is a small draft beer.

Get me a vermouth whenever you can.

Uses the subjunctive 'puedas' to casually get the bartender's attention without rushing them.

I would like to try the house wine.

Uses the conditional 'gustaría'. Perfect for asking about specific drinks or when unsure.

Do you have anything non-alcoholic that isn't too sweet?

Uses the subjunctive 'sea' in a relative clause. 'Sin alcohol' is standard.

What sodas or fresh juices do you have?

This round is on me. What are you guys going to have?

Literally 'I'm paying this round'. Very common for groups.

We'll take three more beers, please.

Using 'nos pones' (put for us) is natural when ordering for the whole table.

Can we leave a tab open, please?

Put it on the tab for the patio, please.

'Apuntar' (to write down/note) is the verb commonly used for adding items to a tab.

To order alcohol, it's necessary that you show me your ID.

A polite but firm way staff might ask for ID, using a subjunctive trigger.

Yes, of course, here is my driver's license.

In Spain, 'carné' is used for ID; in Latin America you'll often hear 'cédula'.

Can I get the bill when you have a moment?

Very natural way to ask to pay at a busy bar without being demanding.

We would like to close the tab and pay by card.

Uses the conditional 'querríamos'. Clear and polite, useful for groups paying together.

Take the payment and keep the change.

Casual phrase for leaving a tip when paying with cash.