open bar
Drinks on host
An open bar is a bar at an event where drinks are provided free to guests, with the host covering the tab.
Common at weddings, corporate parties, and receptions: The invitation said open bar, so nobody brought cash.
Contrasts with a cash bar, where guests pay for their own drinks.
Free or expressing praise
- unlimitedWithout bounds or restrictions
- free-flowingMoving without restriction
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
- mixologyArt of crafting drinks
cocktails · spirits · libations · refreshments · beverages · service · patrons · guests
Effervescent celebratory wine
- toastingBrowning by heat
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- galaFestive formal occasion
festivity · banquet · soiree · anniversary · inauguration · ceremony · jubilee · commemoration
Act of receiving guests
- champagne toastCelebratory drink with wishes
- nuptialsVows and rings
- brideWoman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
cocktail hour · wedding planner · rehearsal dinner · bridal party · wedding venue · wedding catering · guest list · prosecco
Building professional relationships
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
summit · forum · holiday party · expense account · business casual · schmoozing · mingling · icebreaker
complimentary
Free or expressing praise
- unlimitedWithout bounds or restrictions
- free-flowingMoving without restriction
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
mixology · cocktails · spirits · libations · refreshments · beverages · service · patrons · guests · catering
champagne
Effervescent celebratory wine
gala · festivity · banquet · soiree · anniversary · inauguration · ceremony · jubilee · commemoration · merrymaking
reception
Act of receiving guests
- champagne toastCelebratory drink with wishes
- nuptialsVows and rings
- brideWoman getting married
groom · cocktail hour · wedding planner · rehearsal dinner · bridal party · wedding venue · wedding catering · guest list · prosecco · champagne tower
networking
Building professional relationships
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
convention · summit · forum · holiday party · expense account · business casual · schmoozing · mingling · icebreaker · professional
- drinking humorbartender jokes, hangover jokes, beer pong, drinking games, hold my beer
- drinkingbooze, liquor, guzzling, gulping, chugging
- barbartender, bartending, mixologist, mixology, barstool
- bar culturebartender, buying rounds, happy hour, last call, regulars
- nightclubsdance floor, club, DJ booth, dancefloor, bouncer
- nightlifeclubbing, clubs, nightclubs, barhopping, club