cover charge
US /ˈkʌv.ər ˌtʃɑːrdʒ/
UK /ˈkʌv.ər ˌtʃɑːrdʒ/
1.
an amount of money charged by a restaurant or club in addition to the cost of food and drinks, often for entertainment or entry
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There's a $10 cover charge to get into the jazz club tonight.
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Some restaurants include a cover charge for bread and water.