Bottle service

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Bottle service is a feature of many upscale bars and nightclubs where patrons may purchase entire bottles of liquor for their personal consumption.

The purchase of bottle service typically includes a reserved table for the patron's party and mixers of the patron's choice. Bottle service often includes the services of a VIP host, who will ensure that patrons have sufficient mixers and will often make drinks using the patrons' liquor bottle and mixers. The purchase of bottle service sometimes results in cover charge being waived for the purchaser's party, and often allows patrons to bypass entrance lines.

The cost of a bottle at a bar or club is usually extremely marked up, often by 1000% or more, and can comprise a significant portion of an establishment's revenue. ^[1].

[edit] Controversy

On April 17th, 2008, bars and nightclubs in Boston received letters from the city council effectively banning bottle service within the city. This ban enforces a law already on the books indicating a two-drink limit a venue can serve its customers at a time. Online commentary on the move has been generally critical, citing Boston's reputation as a Puritanical, repressive city.[1]