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Corkage

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

nounCommon term

In tourism & hospitality, corkage means: A charge for opening and serving drinks that guests bring themselves.

In Turkish: dışarıdan getirilen içki servis ücreti

How it is used

Used in restaurant policies; specify the charging basis, such as per bottle.

Example sentences

  1. The restaurant charges corkage per bottle when guests bring their own wine.

    The charge is for handling the guest's drink rather than selling the wine.

  2. We asked about corkage before bringing a special bottle for the anniversary dinner.

    Checking the policy avoids assuming that outside drinks can be served without a fee.

Common collocations

  • corkage fee
  • charge corkage
  • house wineA cheaper wine that a restaurant or hotel chooses as its standard option and sells by the glass, carafe or bottle.
  • service chargeAn extra amount, usually a percentage of the bill, that a restaurant or hotel adds for service and sometimes shares among the staff.

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