Bringing your own treasured vintage to a 餐廳 is a great way to celebrate milestones. This practice, known as 自備酒 (Bring Your Own Bottle), is common but requires paying a “開瓶費 fee.”

What is a 開瓶費 Fee?

餐廳 charge a fee per bottle to cover the loss of beverage sales, the rental and washing of fine glassware, and the sommelier’s professional service.

• Casual Bistro Average: $20 - $35 per bottle
• Fine Dining Average: $50 - $100 per bottle

Essential Etiquette Rules

• Call Ahead: Never show up with a bottle unannounced. Ask, “Do you allow 葡萄酒 開瓶費, and if so, what is the fee?”
• Avoid Listing Duplicates: Do not bring a bottle that is already on the 餐廳’s active 葡萄酒 list.
• Offer a Taste: It is considered polite to offer a small tasting glass of your brought bottle to the sommelier or chef.