How to Use open bar in a Sentence

open bar

noun
Definition of open barnext
  • They had a buffet and an open bar at the reception.
  • No, since most of the cost was for the rental of the venue and an open bar.
    — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Steer clear of the most toxic cousin — and the open bar.
    — Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Steer clear of the most toxic cousin – and the open bar.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Hillary said half the liquor from the open bar had been stolen from the back of a truck.
    — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2018
  • Wristbands will be sold for the open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Cost to attend is $140 for the gourmet dinner and open bar.
    — Courant Community, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Live music, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar: what’s not to love?
    — Charlotte Owen, A-LIST, 21 Dec. 2017
  • Showcase of some of the city's biggest names in drag, plus brunch and open bar.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 26 May 2022
  • The open bar was packed, and the smell of cigar smoke wafted across the outdoor patio.
    — Laurel Rosenhall, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Jan. 2018
  • The evening will be a joy itself, with an open bar and dinner.
    — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • And, of course, drinks freely flowed from a full open bar under the warmth of the sun as guests roamed about the premises.
    — Brande Victorian, Essence, 26 June 2023
  • My friend got married a few months back and there was an open bar.
    — Love Letters.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The skybox comes with breakfast, lunch and an open bar.
    — Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Raise $250 or more to receive a pair of undies and open bar access.
    — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Tickets for the night are $150 and include an open bar, passed bites, and retro vibes.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2018
  • The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, dinner and open bar.
    — cleveland, 17 Dec. 2021
  • There was an open bar and food from the Landry’s restaurant empire.
    — Kashmir Hill, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Friends and family bumped around on the dance floor, open bar drinks in hand.
    — Meagan Fredette, refinery29.com, 24 June 2018
  • And the open bar on the American Duchess didn’t hurt, either.
    — Dan Fellner, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2021
  • The ticket prices includes a six-hour open bar with snacks.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Guests were also asked to donate to the open bar and dinner costs.
    — Fox News, 25 July 2019
  • And how should hosts deal with pressure to provide an open bar to their guests?
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022
  • There's a kids' menu, nightly cocktail hour, and a full open bar.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • And open bar, of course, reigns supreme for your income strategist.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 3 June 2021
  • For the VIPs, guests in the upstairs balcony were treated to an open bar and upstairs seats for the show.
    — Breanna Bell, Variety, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Enjoy food, drinks, an open bar, a dance party and more.
    — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
  • There's a kids' menu, nightly cocktail hour, and full open bar.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Membership is $199 a month and includes access to the space that has a library, big-screen TV, private conference rooms and weekly open bars.
    — Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Lavish dinner al fresco with open bar, followed by an hourlong show with hula, drumming and chanting.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024

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