If you’re planning to go to town, spend some time at a local nightclub, or if you’re interested in taking a trip to one of the party capitals of the world, bottle service can be the perfect choice for an unforgettable night. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the ins and outs of bottle serving.
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What Is Bottle Service?
Bottle service is a requested service in many high-end bars, nightclubs, and lounges. Essentially, it involves customers purchasing a full bottle of wine, usually of the listed variety, which includes a blender and other accompanying items and ingredients to enjoy it.
In super specialty stores, bottle service is not limited to beverages. Often comes special perks, including special VIP areas. Basically, not only do you have to buy wine and extras, but you also have to buy a special table and fancier service in a special place.
It makes sense, then, that with bottle service, it’s all about the environment and the experience. Even if you’re buying a bottle of wine or champagne, the quality of your night out and the memories you’ll make will last longer than the bottle itself.
Bottle Service Costs
Bottle service is available in many larger establishments, such as bars, nightclubs, and even some fine dining restaurants. With so many agencies offering this service, details of costs and returns vary from place to place.
However, don’t expect to get a deal when you ask for bottle service. It’s notoriously expensive as it involves already expensive alcohol paired with exclusive treatments and perks. And, as we mentioned, because service is more of an experience than a cost value, many people find that the expense associated with bottle service is worth it.
In general, prices will vary depending on the location of the venue. Bottle service is extremely common in cities with many tourists in the United States and abroad. Bottled water service at a club in Las Vegas can cost upwards of $10,000, while some European clubs will only offer the price of bottled water service upon request.
In reality, these hefty price tags are more like minimum spending amounts than hard and fast rules. For many clubs that have to plan their operations based on the space and amount of time of the day, it makes more sense to have a minimum payout amount for the table, as the amount of payout on the table will vary based on different factors.
During the busiest times, many clubs often have higher minimum spending on tables in prime locations. This is helpful for large gatherings or groups to pay for the night. So bottle service at those tables at these times can cost more than the same service at a different table at less busy times.
As a result, bottled water service often requires advance reservations, especially in nightclubs where special VIP tables are reserved for guests paying for their stay. Note, though, that the cost of bottle service does not include tips and tax, which you’ll have to factor in later.
How to Get Bottle Service
The best-known bottle service places often list prices and who to talk to on the club’s website. But just because it’s not listed doesn’t mean the bar or club doesn’t have bottle service. If you’re a bargain hunter, you can go through a third-party app, or try negotiating with the bar yourself. Just make sure to book in advance and know what to expect when talking to the exclusive club
What Does Bottle Service Involve
We know that bottle service obviously includes bottles, but what are the perks of buying bottle service? In addition to special seats at the VIP table, depending on the location, bottle service can bring you even more perks.
For customers buying bottled water service, the benefits of the table are an often overlooked but important part. In a nightclub or bar, where guests often get up and move around, it is likely that one person’s seat at the bar or anywhere else will be occupied by someone else.
With a reserved VIP table, customers can get a more permanent place to serve as headquarters, if you will. Guests don’t have to worry about securing their place or having their belongings looted. Tables serving bottled water are usually corded off in special areas outside of normal foot traffic.
Depending on which wine you ordered, a blender for the appropriate drink is also added. You’ll often fill a cart with anything you need: ginger ale, soda, cranberry juice, limes and lemons, and more.
Is Bottle Service Worth It?
When you order bottle service, you’ll find that it comes with exorbitant markups for goods and services. You can drink the same drink yourself at the bar for less.
However, the real appeal of bottle service is the experience. If you have a large party, sometimes it does make financial sense to order bottle service instead of individual drinks. But overall, the boost in luxury, extra perks and memories of your special night might be worth the price.
Conclusion
Bottle service is considered an expression of wealth, and generally speaking, if you’re just drinking at a bar, you won’t order it. Some restaurants will encourage bartenders to market table service to customers, but usually, this is an advance reservation service.
