BYOB Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts
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Etiquette30 January 2025

BYOB Etiquette: The Do's and Don'ts

Bringing your own wine is a privilege. Here's how to do it gracefully and ensure a great experience for everyone.

<h2>Do's</h2><ul><li>Always call ahead to confirm the BYOB policy</li><li>Bring the wine at the right serving temperature</li><li>Tip generously — the staff are serving your wine with no markup profit</li><li>Offer a taste to your server if it's something special</li></ul><h2>Don'ts</h2><ul><li>Don't bring a wine that's on the restaurant's wine list</li><li>Don't bring more bottles than the restaurant's limit</li><li>Don't forget to decant early if needed</li></ul>

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