corkage
1 of 1noun/ˈkɔrkɪdʒ/
Forms:corkages
1
an amount of money charged by a restaurant for drinking a wine that was bought from somewhere else by the customer
C2Corkage refers to the amount of money a restaurant charges for serving wine brought in by the customer. This fee covers the cost of opening and serving the wine, as well as the use of the restaurant's glassware and facilities. It is a common thing in many dining establishments that allows people to enjoy their own wine selection while dining out, with an additional cost.
- The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine, but they charge a corkage fee of $15 per bottle.
- We decided to bring a special vintage to the wedding reception, knowing the corkage fee was worth it.
- The hotel's policy on corkage was clearly stated: no outside alcohol allowed without a prior arrangement and an additional fee.
- To avoid the high corkage charges, we opted to enjoy our champagne in the hotel room instead of the dining hall.
- The bistro offers a corkage-free Monday, encouraging guests to bring their own wine without extra cost.