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cash bar

American  

noun

  1. a bar selling drinks to persons attending a special function.

    There will be a cash bar available at the reception.


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In 2024, workers said, the company hosted a Christmas party that featured a cash bar at a local bowling alley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Mix, mingle and build professional relationships while soaking in panoramic views of the city with light bites and a cash bar.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

There isn’t enough food, the D.J. is playing Styx instead of Beyoncé, and a line for the cash bar looks like a humanitarian crisis.

From New York Times • May 29, 2022

The first UnHappy Hour of the season, on April 28, celebrates the centennial with live music by the Embalmers, food from local purveyors and a cash bar.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

There will also be a cash bar and complimentary ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2020