BYOB
Liquor not provided
BYOB stands for "bring your own bottle" (or "bring your own beer" or "booze"), indicating that guests should supply their own alcoholic drinks.
It typically appears on party invitations or describes restaurants that allow patrons to bring wine: It's a BYOB place, so grab a bottle on the way.
Gathering for celebration
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- housewarmingCelebration of moving in
gathering · cookout · tailgate · get-together · reception · celebration · mixer · shindig
Carry to someone
- ownHave legal title to
- boozeInformal term for spirits
- beverageLiquid for consumption
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
beer · wine · liquor · spirits · six-pack · flask · growler · cooler
Without official permit
- corkageCharge for outside bottles
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- venuePlace of occurrence
- permitOfficial written authorization
Accumulated money kept
- affordableReasonably priced
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- frugalSparing with resources
- thriftyPrudent with resources
party
Gathering for celebration
housewarming · gathering · cookout · tailgate · get-together · reception · celebration · mixer · shindig · bash
bring
Carry to someone
alcohol · beer · wine · liquor · spirits · six-pack · flask · growler · cooler · homebrew
unlicensed
Without official permit
- corkageCharge for outside bottles
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- venuePlace of occurrence
savings
Accumulated money kept
- affordableReasonably priced
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- frugalSparing with resources
thrifty · cheap · cost-cutting · bargain · budget-friendly
- drinkingbooze, liquor, guzzling, gulping, chugging
- restaurant policiesreservations, dress code, no smoking, tipping, corkage fee
- Drinking Slangdrunk, wasted, hammered, plastered, smashed
- liquor lawsDUI, legal age, public intoxication, alcohol ban, open container
- partyingparty animal, socializing, bachelor party, mingling, bachelorette
- AmericanaAmerican flag, Fourth of July, bald eagle, Thanksgiving, apple pie
BYOBopen bar
Free drinks arrangement
hosted bar · full bar · complimentary drinks · free drinks · all-inclusive