Why are drinks in restaurants so expensive?

The simple answer is it is because there are people out there willing to pay the price, even knowing full well they can purchase the same thing for much cheaper elsewhere. read more

Drinks are ridiculously overpriced in restaurants compared to what you pay in the grocery store. drinks, especially alcohol, are where restaurants make much of their profit. There is relatively little prep time involved, unless it’s a fancy club, and if so, the prices will be higher to compensate. read more

There's a lot of reasons why a drink can be more expensive to have at a bar than it is to make it at home. Maybe a more interesting question would be to ask which corners a bar is cutting that allow them to sell a drink for a ridiculously cheap amount. read more

The quantity and quality of food served in a restaurant is radically different than what you might bring home from the grocery store. Comparing the two on price along is not a fair comparison. As this series progresses, you will find that this is just one of the reasons why food costs more at a restaurant. read more