There's no more enjoyable place to practise your English than in a pub! Here are some expressions to help you order drinks or food in a pub, bar, or café.
Note that at pubs in Britain, it's customary to order drinks and food at the bar, although some pubs with restaurant areas may take your order at the table.
Ordering drinks
what would you like to drink? |
what are you having? |
what can I get you? |
I'll have …, please |
a pint of lager (one pint is a little over half a litre) |
a pint of bitter (a type of traditional English beer) |
a glass of white wine |
a glass of red wine |
an orange juice |
a coffee |
a Coke |
a Diet Coke |
large or small? |
would you like ice with that? |
no ice, please |
a little, please |
lots of ice, please |
a beer, please |
two beers, please |
three shots of tequila, please |
are you being served? |
I'm being served, thanks |
who's next? |
which wine would you like? |
house wine is fine |
which beer would you like? |
would you like draught or bottled beer? |
I'll have the same, please |
nothing for me, thanks |
I'll get these |
keep the change! |
cheers! |
whose round is it? |
it's my round |
it's your round |
another beer, please |
another two beers, please |
same again, please |
are you still serving drinks? |
last orders! |
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Eating and drinking |
At a restaurant
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Ordering snacks and food
do you have any snacks? |
do you have any sandwiches? |
do you serve food? |
what time does the kitchen close? |
are you still serving food? |
a packet of crisps, please |
what flavour would you like? |
ready salted |
cheese and onion |
salt and vinegar |
what sort of sandwiches do you have? |
do you have any hot food? |
today's specials are on the board |
is it table service or self-service? |
what can I get you? |
would you like anything to eat? |
could we see a menu, please? |
When placing your order at a café which offers take-away food, you may be asked:
eat in or take-away? |
Bar games
does anyone fancy a game of …? |
pool |
darts |
cards |
Internet access
do you have internet access here? |
do you have wireless internet here? |
what’s the password for the internet? |
The next day...
I feel fine |
I feel terrible |
I've got a hangover |
I'm never going to drink again! |
Smoking
do you smoke? |
no, I don't smoke |
I've given up |
do you mind if I smoke? |
would you like a cigarette? |
have you got a light? |