Corkage (noun)

A charge made by a restaurant for opening and serving a bottle of wine that a customer has brought in.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from cork + -age.

Examples:

1. The restaurant charged a corkage fee of $20 for bringing in their own bottle of wine.
2. The corkage fee was waived for guests who purchased a bottle from the restaurant's wine list.
3. Many restaurants charge a corkage fee as a way to discourage customers from bringing in outside alcohol.
4. The corkage fee is usually per bottle, and can vary depending on the restaurant's policy.
5. Some restaurants do not charge a corkage fee as a way to attract customers and promote their wine list.