Learning Objective: This is a reading, vocabulary and conversation class. At the end of the session, the participants are expected to be able to practice reading properly, enhance conversation skills and answer the questions confidently.


Introduction

You will get quicker, friendlier service at a bar if you know how to ask for your favourite drink in English.


1. Questions the bartender/server will ask you:

What can I get for you?

And for yourself? (Your friend has ordered. Now it’s your turn.)

Would you like the house wine?

Do you want a pint or a glass? (a pint=20 oz, a glass [sometimes called a "sleeve"]=12 oz)

Do you want that on tap?

Do you want a double? (2 oz of liquor instead of 1)

On the rocks? (over ice)

Straight up? (no ice and no mix)

Would you like a glass? (with your bottle of beer)

Would you like another?

Do you want to start a tab? (The bartender will keep track of your drinks. You pay at the end.)

We only do cash and carry. (You have to pay for each drink separately.)

Do you have a designated driver?



2. Questions you can ask the bartender/server:

What do you have on tap/on draft?

Do you have anything light on tap? (a light beer)

Do you have anything dark on draft?

Do you have any pale ales?

Do you have anything local?

Do you carry any import beers?

Do you have any drink specials?

May I start/run a tab?

How much is a …?

May I also have a glass of water? (Try to ask at the same time as you order your drink.)

Can you call me a taxi, please?


3. Ordering your drink:

Bartenders are busy people. Don’t take too long to place your order. Ask to see a drink list if you aren’t sure.


I’ll have a pint of …
We’d like a pitcher/jug of beer. (to share between 2 or more)
I’ll have a bottle of ________ (beer name or beer type)
I’ll have a glass of red wine. The house wine is fine. (the wine that the bar uses most often)
I’ll have a glass of white.
We’d like a half litre of import white.
We’d like a litre of house red.
We’d like a bottle of … (specific wine from list). We’ll need three glasses please.
Can I have another…? (name the drink you already had)
We’d like another round please. (Each person at your table would like a second drink of the same kind.)
We’d like a round of shooters please.
I’ll have a …. this time. (change your second drink to a different type or size such as a bottle instead of a pint)


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