Cover charge

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A cover charge usually refers to a fee for entry to an establishment. This is often used in connection with a bar or nightclub, but sometimes a restaurant. Typically the purpose is to "cover" the cost of featured entertainment or services provided. The term "no cover" or "no cover charge" relays that such establishments allow entry at no cost.

A cover charge can be either explicit ($5 for entry to a club) or implicit (free tickets to a comedy club, with a requirement to buy a certain number of alcoholic beverages while inside). A cover charge may be waived if one is familiar with the bouncer.

The couvert or cover charge originated in crowded 1920's speakeasies during Prohibition. By legend, Manhattan saloonkeeper Tex Guinan, was the first to collect a cover charge from patrons.

Some clubs may offer "reverse cover charge" where the establishment offers cash which is expected to be spent on drinks when inside.

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