cover charge
noun
: a charge made by a restaurant or nightclub in addition to the charge for food and drink
Examples of cover charge in a Sentence
The nightclub has a $5 cover charge.
Recent Examples on the Web
Patrons have been paying $20 cover charges just to walk in for the right to buy food and drink at one of the bars/restaurants inside the facility that shares a plaza area with Globe Life Mall.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
There is a $10 cover charge for the event, which is 21-plus.
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Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
In addition, an 18% service charge is automatically applied to select purchases, including beverage items, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, for-purchase à la carte menu items, and spa and salon services.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Certain shows will require a cover charge and reservations to ensure proper seating, Martin said.
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Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
There is a $10 cover charge for the event, which is 21-plus.
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Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
In addition, an 18% service charge is automatically applied to select purchases, including beverage items, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, for-purchase à la carte menu items, and spa and salon services.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Certain shows will require a cover charge and reservations to ensure proper seating, Martin said.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
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“Cover charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20charge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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