Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these practical phrases to comfortably order drinks, manage your tab, and communicate with bar staff.
Key Phrases
Me gustaría pedir una cerveza artesanal que sea suave, si es posible que me la sirva ahora.
I would like to order a craft beer that is mild, if it is possible for you to serve it to me now.
💡 A polite way to order a specific type of beer using the conditional and subjunctive.
¿Podría decirme si tienen alguna bebida sin alcohol que sea refrescante para mí, por favor?
Could you tell me if you have any non-alcoholic drink that is refreshing for me, please?
💡 Useful for asking the bartender about mocktails, sodas, or other non-alcoholic options.
Me gustaría abrir una cuenta para pagar todo junto al final cuando nos vayamos del local.
I would like to open a tab to pay for everything together at the end when we leave the place.
💡 Use this phrase to open a tab so you do not have to pay for each drink individually.
Me gustaría cerrar la cuenta que abrí hace unas horas para pagar todas mis bebidas juntas.
I would like to close the tab that I opened a few hours ago to pay for all my drinks together.
💡 Say this to the bartender when you are ready to settle the bill and leave.
Quiero pedir otra ronda de cervezas para mis amigos que están sentados en aquella mesa grande.
I want to order another round of beers for my friends who are sitting at that big table over there.
💡 Great for ordering a round of the same drinks for your group.
Aquí tiene mi documento oficial de identidad para que compruebe que soy mayor de edad, señor.
Here is my official ID document so that you can verify that I am of legal age, sir.
💡 Use this when the staff needs to check your age before serving alcohol.
¿Cuál es la bebida más popular que preparan aquí y que me recomendaría probar esta noche?
What is the most popular drink that you make here and that you would recommend I try tonight?
💡 A natural way to ask the bartender for a local recommendation.
¿Tienen algunas tapas ligeras que podamos comer mientras disfrutamos de las cervezas que pedimos?
Do you have any light tapas that we can eat while we enjoy the beers we ordered?
💡 Use this to ask for snacks that pair well with your drinks.
¿Es posible que paguemos por separado o prefiere que lo hagamos todo en una sola cuenta?
Is it possible for us to pay separately or do you prefer that we do it all on a single tab?
💡 A polite way to ask if splitting the bill is allowed.