Ordering Drinks at a Bar

ye abjo mikham, lotfan.

I'd like a beer, please.

The most common and direct way to order a drink.

mishe lotfan ye livan sharab-e ghermez baram biyarid?

Could you please bring me a glass of red wine?

Very polite, suitable for a nice restaurant or upscale bar.

do ta shat-e tekila bedeh.

Give me two shots of tequila.

Direct and casual, usually used when ordering quickly or with a bartender you know.

nushidani-ye bedun-e alkol chi darid?

What non-alcoholic drinks do you have?

A standard way to ask for non-alcoholic choices.

man emruz alkol nemikhoram, moktel ham darid?

I'm not drinking alcohol today, do you have mocktails too?

A natural way to explain your preference and ask for mocktails.

mitunam ye hesab baz konam?

Can I open a tab?

Used when you want to order now and pay for everything at the end.

mishe hesabam ro bebandam?

Can I close my tab?

Use this when you are ready to pay and leave.

kart-e shenasayi lazem darid?

Do you need an ID?

Polite way to ask if the bartender needs to check your age.

befarmayid, inam kart-e shenasayim.

Here you go, this is my ID.

Said while handing over your ID card.

dor-e ba'di ba man.

The next round is on me.

Used to offer to pay for the next round of drinks for your group.

bacheha chi mikhorid? man hesab mikonam.

What are you guys drinking? I'm paying.

A very natural way to offer to buy a round for friends.

ye chizi mikham ke kheyli shirin nabashe.

I want something that isn't too sweet.

Helpful when you aren't sure what to get but know your taste preferences.

khodutun chi pishnahad mikonid?

What do you recommend yourself?

A polite way to ask the bartender for their favorite or specialty.

cheghadr shod kollan?

How much is it in total?

A common, slightly informal way to ask for the total price.

mitunam ba kart pardakht konam?

Can I pay by card?

Asking if they accept card payments.

be salamati!

Cheers!

The standard toast in Persian when clinking glasses.