Corkage

usgb/ˈkɔːrkɪdʒ/
noun

A fee charged at restaurants for serving wine or some beverage you brought in yourself.

We brought in a fancy wine for our anniversary dinner at the restaurant and were charged a corkage fee.
Visual representation of "corkage" - A fee charged at restaurants for serving wine or some beverage you brought in yourself.

Often appears as...

  • corkage fee
  • pay corkage
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Restaurant Policy

Corkage is a policy some restaurants have, which can vary in cost.

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The restaurant's corkage may be listed in their menu or you could ask the staff.
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BYOB Context

The term is usually used in 'BYOB' (bring your own bottle) situations at dining places.

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If it's a BYOB place, check their corkage fees before bringing your own wine.
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Avoid Surprise

Knowing the corkage fee beforehand prevents unexpected costs on your bill.

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To avoid surprise charges, we inquired about the corkage in advance.
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