How to Become a Bottle Service Girl: Step-by-Step Guide 

Becoming a bottle service girl is one of the highest-earning entry-level positions in the nightlife and hospitality industry. On a busy Friday night at a top-tier nightclub in Las Vegas or Miami, experienced bottle service girls regularly take home between $500 and $2,000 — and that is for a single shift that lasts four to six hours. For people who thrive in high-energy, social environments and are willing to put in the work to learn the craft, this career path offers remarkable financial rewards and a genuinely exciting work environment.

But bottle service is not simply a matter of showing up and looking good. The best bottle service girls combine sharp customer service instincts, solid product knowledge, physical endurance, professional presentation, and the ability to read and respond to a room full of demanding clients — all simultaneously, all at midnight or later, all while maintaining a composed and welcoming presence. This guide walks you through every step of getting there, from understanding what the job actually involves to landing your first shift to building the skills that lead to long-term success.

Quick Job Profile: Bottle Service Girl

Detail	Information
Job Title	Bottle Service Girl / VIP Cocktail Server / Bottle Hostess
Work Environment	Nightclubs, lounges, rooftop bars, VIP event venues
Typical Hours	Thursday–Sunday, 9 PM – 4 AM
Average Pay (US)	$200–$1,000+ per night including tips and commissions
Top Earning Cities	Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
Physical Requirements	Comfortable standing 6–8 hours, carrying heavy trays
Minimum Age	21+ in most US states (varies by location)
Typical Dress Code	Club-provided uniform or fitted, stylish attire
Experience Required	Helpful but not always mandatory for entry-level
Key Skills	Customer service, communication, upselling, teamwork
Career Progression	Floor Manager → VIP Host → Brand Ambassador → Event Coordinator

Understand What Bottle Service Girls Actually Do

Before applying to a single club, you need a clear-eyed understanding of what bottle service work actually involves on a night-to-night basis. Bottle service is a premium nightclub offering in which guests pay a table minimum — often several hundred to several thousand dollars — in exchange for reserved seating, dedicated service, and full bottles of spirits brought directly to their table rather than purchasing individual drinks at the bar.

As a bottle service girl, you are the primary point of contact for these high-spending tables throughout the night. Your responsibilities go far beyond carrying bottles — you are managing the entire VIP experience for your assigned tables, from the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave. Your performance directly determines whether those guests return, spend more, and request you specifically on future visits.

Understanding the full scope of the role before you apply means you will interview with genuine knowledge rather than vague enthusiasm, and it means you will have realistic expectations about what the work demands. Both of these things make you a more attractive candidate and a better-prepared new hire.

Bottle girl job includes:

• Greeting VIP guests at the entrance or velvet rope and escorting them to their reserved table.
• Presenting the bottle menu, explaining pricing and package options, and making confident recommendations.
• Carrying fully stocked bottle trays — often including multiple heavy bottles, ice buckets, and mixers — through crowded dance floors.
• Opening bottles tableside with flair and precision, pouring first drinks for guests, and maintaining the table throughout the night.
• Keeping ice buckets filled, replacing empty bottles promptly, and replenishing mixers and garnishes before guests notice they are running low.
• Upselling additional bottles, premium upgrades, champagne parades, and sparkler presentations.
• Managing the cheque process, including presenting the bill, processing payment, and handling gratuity.
• Maintaining a positive, energetic, professional presence at all times regardless of noise levels, crowd density, or personal fatigue.
• Coordinating with the floor manager and security team to ensure table safety and guest satisfaction.
• Remembering regular guests’ preferences, favourite bottles, and personal details to build long-term relationships that drive repeat business.

Know the Requirements Before Applying

Every nightclub has its own specific hiring requirements, and those requirements vary considerably by market, venue type, and the clientele the club serves. However, there is a core set of requirements that applies across virtually all bottle service positions, and being prepared to meet all of them before you apply gives you a significant advantage over candidates who discover these requirements during the application process.

The most important requirement — and the one that eliminates more applicants than any other — is age. In the United States, virtually every nightclub that serves alcohol requires all staff to be at least 21 years old. Some venues in some states permit 18 or 19-year-olds to serve in certain capacities, but for bottle service specifically, the 21-and-over rule is near-universal. If you are not yet 21, focus on building relevant experience in hospitality roles that will strengthen your application when you reach the minimum age.

Most common requirements:

• Minimum age of 21 years old — required in virtually all US markets for alcohol service positions.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously for 6–8 hours during a full shift without breaks.
• Ability to carry heavy trays — fully stocked bottle service trays can weigh 15–25 pounds or more.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you will be talking with clients all night.
• Professional, polished appearance that fits the venue’s brand and dress code standards.
• Availability to work late-night hours including Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and major event nights.
• Basic numeracy for handling bills, calculating gratuity, and processing payments accurately.
• Comfortable and confident working in loud, crowded, high-energy environments.

Some venues may require:

• TIPS Certification (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) — a responsible alcohol service training programme.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification or equivalent state-mandated alcohol service certification.
• Previous experience in hospitality, food service, bartending, or promotions work.
• Specific height or appearance requirements (particularly at high-end or themed venues).
• Fluency in a second language — especially in Las Vegas, Miami, and New York with large international clientele.
• Availability to attend mandatory training sessions, menu briefings, and seasonal staff meetings.

Build a Look That Matches the Nightlife Industry

The nightlife industry is visually driven. This is an industry reality, not a judgment — the product that high-end nightclubs sell is an experience, and visual presentation is part of that experience. Bottle service girls are expected to look polished, professional, and consistent with the venue’s brand aesthetic, and venues take this seriously at the hiring stage.

Building the right look for a nightlife career does not mean transforming yourself into something you are not. It means developing a consistent, professional personal presentation that works in a dimly lit, high-energy environment and communicates confidence and approachability simultaneously. The specifics vary by venue — what a luxury Soho House lounge expects is different from what a high-energy EDM club in Vegas requires — but the underlying principles are universal.

Most clubs provide a uniform or have strict dress code guidelines, so your personal wardrobe is less important than your grooming, fitness, and overall presentation. What venues are actually assessing during the visual portion of the hiring process is whether you can represent their brand and whether you will photograph well in the environment, since bottle service moments are frequently captured in social media content by guests.

Here’s what to focus on:

• Grooming and skincare — clean, polished skin and well-maintained hair are the foundation of any nightlife look.
• Physical fitness — bottle service is physically demanding, and venues favour candidates who appear healthy and capable of the physical requirements.
• Hair — most venues prefer long, styled hair for bottle service positions; keep it well-conditioned and camera-ready.
• Nails — clean, polished, and professional; gel or acrylic sets in neutral or club-appropriate colours are standard.
• Makeup — practise a full, long-lasting makeup look that holds up under club lighting conditions for 6+ hours.
• Footwear — comfortable heels (3–4 inches maximum for a working shift) that you can walk in confidently on slippery dance floors.
• Wardrobe basics — have one or two polished, fitted outfits appropriate for a nightlife environment ready for interview and trial shifts.
• Confidence and posture — how you carry yourself communicates as much as what you are wearing.

Create a Simple Bottle Service Resume

Many candidates applying for bottle service positions assume that because the job is nightlife-based and relatively entry-level, a formal resume is not required or expected. This assumption is incorrect and costs candidates opportunities at better venues. High-end nightclubs receive dozens of applications for every open position, and a clean, professional resume immediately separates serious candidates from casual applicants.

Your bottle service resume does not need to be elaborate. It needs to be clean, readable, accurate, and focused on the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the role. If you have previous hospitality experience, it should feature prominently. If you do not, focus on transferable skills — customer service, communication, physical endurance, teamwork — from any work experience you do have.

Good things to add:

• Any previous nightlife experience — cocktail waitressing, bar-back work, hostessing, or promotional work at events.
• Restaurant or food service experience — demonstrates ability to carry trays, manage multiple tables, and handle demanding customers.
• Retail or sales experience — shows upselling ability and comfort with customer-facing transactions.
• Bartending or bar-back experience — directly relevant and highly valued by nightlife hiring managers.
• Event coordination or promotional work — demonstrates understanding of the event hospitality environment.
• Any customer service role — call centres, hotels, spas — that demonstrates professionalism under pressure.

Your resume should be:

• One page maximum — hiring managers in nightlife environments do not read multi-page resumes.
• Easy to scan — use clear headings, consistent fonts, and enough white space to make it readable quickly.
• Professional in tone — avoid slang, casual language, or an overly informal structure.
• Free of spelling and grammar errors — a sloppy resume signals a sloppy worker.
• Saved as a PDF — preserves formatting across all devices and email clients.
• Current — include your most recent experience and ensure all contact information is up to date.

If you have bottle service experience, include:

• The names and locations of venues where you have worked — recognisable names carry weight in the industry.
• Average weekly sales figures if you can quantify them — ‘consistently achieved $3,000+ in weekly bottle sales’ is powerful.
• Any specific achievements — top seller month, highest tip average, client retention — that demonstrate performance.
• The volume of the venue — describing a club as a ‘500-capacity nightclub’ contextualises your experience effectively.

Resume Section Guide

Resume Section	What to Include
Contact Information	Name, phone, professional email, city — no full home address
Professional Summary	2–3 sentences describing your experience, strengths, and target role
Work Experience	List roles in reverse chronological order with measurable results
Skills Section	Upselling, bottle presentation, high-volume service, cash handling
Education	High school diploma minimum; any hospitality courses help
Certifications	TIPS alcohol training, ServSafe, RBS certification where required
References	Include 2–3 professional references from hospitality or service roles
Length	One page maximum — nightlife hiring managers scan quickly
Format	Clean, readable, professional — avoid flashy graphics or photos
File Type	PDF preferred — preserves formatting across all devices

How to Apply to Nightclubs the Right Way

The nightlife industry operates very differently from the corporate job market, and applying to clubs requires a different approach to be effective. While traditional job boards do list some nightlife positions, the most effective hiring in this industry happens through personal networks, direct visits, and referrals — meaning that how you apply is often as important as what your resume says.

The timing of your approach matters enormously in nightlife. Showing up to a club at 11 PM on a Saturday looking for a job is one of the least effective strategies possible — every manager is too busy to speak with you, and the chaos of a peak operating night creates the worst possible first impression. Instead, aim for Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons when clubs are quiet, managers are in the building handling administrative work, and someone has both the time and the inclination to speak with a prospective hire.

Use these methods:

• Walk-in applications during off-peak hours (Tuesday–Wednesday, 2–6 PM) — bring printed copies of your resume and ask to speak with the hiring manager or floor manager directly.
• Nightlife-specific job platforms — search platforms that specialise in hospitality and nightlife hiring in your target city.
• Social media research — follow your target clubs on Instagram, watch for ‘we are hiring’ posts in their Stories, and engage authentically with their content before reaching out.
• Networking through existing nightlife professionals — bartenders, security staff, and promoters all have connections that can lead to introductions and referrals.
• Promotional agency work — start with nightlife promotional agencies who staff events, as this builds your portfolio and introduces you to club managers organically.
• Referrals from current employees — ask friends or acquaintances who work in nightlife if their venue is hiring and if they are willing to put in a word for you.
• Attend industry events and networking nights — building genuine relationships with people in the industry opens doors that cold applications rarely do.
• Follow up consistently but professionally — a single follow-up email or call a week after your initial application demonstrates initiative without being pushy.

Prepare for the Interview and Trial Shift

The hiring process for bottle service positions typically differs from standard job interviews in important ways. Most clubs use a two-stage process — a brief initial interview followed by a paid or unpaid trial shift — and success in the trial shift is ultimately what determines whether you get hired. Understanding what each stage involves and preparing specifically for it gives you a significant advantage.

The initial interview in nightlife hiring is often faster and more informal than corporate interviews, but do not mistake informality for a lower standard. Managers are assessing your professionalism, your understanding of the role, your communication confidence, and your fit with the venue’s brand — all within a relatively short conversation. Coming in prepared, polished, and knowledgeable about the club demonstrates exactly the qualities that hiring managers are looking for.

Most clubs require two steps:

• Step 1 — Initial Interview: A conversation with the hiring manager, floor manager, or general manager. Usually 15–30 minutes. Focused on your experience, availability, and professional presentation.
• Step 2 — Trial Shift: A working shift (paid or unpaid, varying by venue) where you shadow an experienced bottle service girl, observe the operation, and demonstrate your capabilities in the actual work environment.

During the interview, expect questions like:

• Tell me about your previous hospitality or service experience and what you learned from it.
• Why do you want to work in bottle service specifically, and why at this venue?
• How do you handle demanding or difficult customers in a professional way?
• Are you comfortable with the physical demands — late hours, heavy trays, standing all night?
• Describe a time when you went above and beyond for a customer or client.
• How do you handle high-pressure situations when multiple things are happening at once?
• What do you know about our venue, our clientele, and our bottle service offering?
• Are you available for all our peak nights, including holiday weekends and special events?

During a trial shift, they’ll watch:

• Your ability to navigate a crowded floor while carrying trays safely and confidently.
• How quickly you learn the layout of the venue — tables, service stations, kitchen, security posts.
• How you interact with guests — your warmth, professionalism, and ability to read the room.
• Whether you take initiative or wait to be told what to do at every step.
• Your communication with the team — other bottle girls, bartenders, floor managers.
• How you handle an unexpected moment — a spill, an impatient guest, a missed order.
• •       Your stamina and energy level as the night progresses into the early morning hours.
• •       Whether your presentation holds up throughout the shift — do you still look professional at 2 AM?

Learn the Basics: Bottles, Mixers & Presentation

You do not need to be a trained sommelier or a certified mixologist to succeed in bottle service, but you do need functional product knowledge. Guests who are spending $500 or more on a table expect the person serving them to know the difference between a Belvedere and a Grey Goose, to understand why Don Julio 1942 commands a premium, and to make a confident recommendation when a group is undecided between options.

The best way to build this knowledge quickly is to spend time studying your target venue’s menu before your first shift. Learn the names, the price points, the tasting notes, and the popular cocktail pairings for every bottle on the list. Ask experienced colleagues what the most popular orders are and why. Taste what you can legally sample. Watch YouTube videos on bottle service presentation and sparkler technique. The more you know before you walk on the floor, the more confident you will be when a guest asks for your recommendation.

Bottle girls don’t need to be liquor experts, but you should know:

• The names, origins, and approximate price points of every bottle on your venue’s menu.
• The most popular orders at your specific venue and what makes them popular.
• Standard mixer pairings for the most common spirits — vodka with cranberry or Red Bull, tequila with soda or juice, whiskey with ginger ale or Coke.
• The difference between well spirits, premium spirits, and ultra-premium options, and how to explain the upgrade to a table in a way that makes the price feel justified.
• How to properly open a bottle of champagne — controlled, safe, impressive, and without losing foam.
• How to carry a fully stocked bottle service tray safely on a crowded dance floor without spilling.
• How to present bottles to a table — standing upright, label facing the guest, sparkler lit, with confidence and energy.
• Your venue’s specific service standards — how ice is served, how first pours are handled, how extras are presented.

To level up presentation, many venues use:

• Sparklers — attached to the neck of champagne bottles or held by the server during a bottle parade through the club.
• Illuminated bottle holders and glowing LED ice buckets that create a visual spectacle visible across the entire floor.
• Bottle parade processions — a line of bottle girls carrying all of a table’s bottles simultaneously in a choreographed walk.
• Custom engraved bottles or personalised labels for birthdays, proposals, and corporate celebrations.
• Dry ice presentations for ultra-premium orders — creates a dramatic visual fog effect that the whole club notices.
• Coordinated music cues — many clubs have the DJ spotlight bottle parades with specific songs or sound effects.

Essential Bottle Knowledge Reference

Category	Key Knowledge
Premium Vodka	Grey Goose, Belvedere, Tito’s, Absolut Elyx — most ordered spirit in nightclubs
Premium Tequila	Clase Azul, Don Julio 1942, Casamigos, Patrón — fast-growing category
Premium Whiskey	Johnnie Walker Blue, Macallan 12/18, Hennessy VS/XO, Rémy Martin
Champagne / Prosecco	Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon — celebration staples
Standard Mixers	Cranberry juice, pineapple juice, soda water, tonic, Red Bull, orange juice
Ice Protocol	Always present fresh ice with each bottle; never let a table run dry
Garnish Standards	Lime wedges, citrus slices, mint — check venue preference
Presentation Tools	Sparklers, illuminated bottle holders, flashing trays, parade service
Upsell Triggers	Large groups, birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate events
Price Awareness	Know bottle minimums and current menu prices before every shift

Understand How Much Bottle Service Girls Make

Earnings in bottle service are structured very differently from most hospitality jobs and from most standard employment. The base wage in bottle service is typically at or near the minimum wage in most jurisdictions — the real money comes from tips, and in high-performing markets, those tips can be extraordinary. Understanding the full earnings picture before you start helps you set realistic expectations and make good decisions about which venues and markets to pursue.

The most important concept to understand is the table minimum system. When a VIP table has a bottle minimum of $1,000, guests spend at least $1,000 on bottles before any additional orders. Standard gratuity in nightlife is between 18% and 25%, meaning a $1,000 minimum table generates $180–$250 in tips — from a single table, on a single night. Top bottle service girls in Las Vegas or Miami manage multiple tables per night and work four to five nights per week during peak season. The annual earnings potential for a top performer in a major market is genuinely substantial.

Earnings vary by city and venue, but bottle girls often make:

• $150–$300 per night at entry-level in smaller markets or lower-traffic venues during the learning phase.
• $300–$600 per night at mid-level venues in major markets once you have established a regular client base.
• $600–$1,200 per night at high-end venues in top markets when working well-established peak nights.
• $1,000–$2,500+ per night on Las Vegas Strip properties or Miami beachfront venues during peak weekends.
• $2,000–$5,000+ on major event nights — New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl weekend, major music festivals, and celebrity residencies.

Factors that increase pay:

• Market — Las Vegas, Miami, and New York consistently produce the highest bottle service earnings in the United States.
• Venue tier — a higher table minimum means higher tip potential on every single transaction.
• Night of the week — Friday and Saturday are peak earning nights; special event nights often exceed both.
• Upselling ability — bottle girls who confidently and effectively upgrade tables to premium options earn significantly more.
• Client relationships — regulars who specifically request you are the most reliable source of consistent, above-average tips.
• Shift length — longer nights with later closing times generally produce higher total earnings.
• Celebrity or influencer events — high-profile parties drive higher minimums and more generous tipping behaviour.
• Commission structures — some venues offer commission on bottle sales in addition to standard gratuity.

Earnings by Market — Quick Reference

Experience Level / Market	Typical Earnings	Notes
Entry-Level (Small Club)	$100–$300/night	Lower traffic, learning phase, building regulars
Mid-Level (Popular Club)	$300–$600/night	Regular clientele, efficient upselling skills
High-End Venue	$600–$1,200/night	Celebrity clientele, premium bottle sales
Las Vegas Strip	$800–$2,500+/night	Top-tier market, largest tables globally
Miami South Beach	$500–$1,500/night	International clientele, seasonal peaks
NYC (Manhattan)	$400–$1,200/night	Business clients, finance sector regulars
Los Angeles	$400–$1,000/night	Entertainment industry clientele
Special Events / NYE	$1,000–$5,000+	Single-night maximums during major events

Improve Your Skills to Stand Out

Getting hired is the beginning of a bottle service career, not the destination. The nightlife industry is highly competitive and operates almost entirely on performance — managers and venue owners track sales figures, monitor tip averages, watch client retention rates, and make staffing decisions based entirely on who is producing results. Bottle girls who plateau at a basic level of competence often find themselves moved to less desirable shifts or replaced by newer hires who are more motivated to improve.

The bottle girls who build lasting, high-earning careers in nightlife are the ones who treat the role as a genuine profession rather than a temporary job. They study their craft, build relationships, develop their sales skills, learn the business side of the industry, and consistently show up ready to perform at the highest level regardless of whether it is a slow Tuesday or a sold-out Saturday.

Bottle girls who last long-term usually excel at:

• Upselling — the ability to move a table from their initial order to a higher-value option is the single most financially impactful skill in bottle service.
• Client memory — remembering names, drink preferences, special occasions, and personal details of regulars creates loyalty that drives consistent repeat business.
• Reading the room — knowing when to be present and attentive versus when to give a table space is a subtle skill that separates good bottle girls from great ones.
• Physical endurance — building the stamina to perform at full energy for a full shift, consistently, across multiple nights per week.
• Communication under pressure — staying clear, warm, and professional when the club is at maximum capacity and noise levels are extreme.
• Team coordination — working seamlessly with bartenders, floor managers, security, and other bottle girls to ensure smooth service.
• Problem-solving — handling complaints, billing disputes, over-service situations, and unexpected issues calmly and professionally without escalating.
• Self-management — managing your own health, sleep, nutrition, and personal appearance to show up consistently at your best across a demanding schedule.
• Social media awareness — understanding that client photos from your table will appear online and maintaining a professional, brand-consistent appearance throughout every shift.
• Sales psychology — learning what motivates different types of clients and how to tailor your service and upsell approach to each guest type.

How to Get Promoted or Land Better Clubs

The best bottle service girls do not stay at entry-level venues forever. The nightlife industry has a clear career ladder, and performers who consistently hit their sales targets, build strong client bases, and demonstrate leadership potential move up it relatively quickly. Promotion in this industry is merit-based to a greater degree than many other sectors — if you are generating revenue and keeping clients happy, venues have strong financial incentives to recognise and reward your contribution.

Moving to better clubs — meaning clubs with higher minimums, wealthier clientele, and higher earning potential — requires a combination of documented performance, expanded professional network, and the confidence to present yourself as a top-tier candidate rather than simply someone looking for work. Your current venue is your training ground and your portfolio. Every client relationship you build, every upsell you close, and every shift you perform at a high level is evidence you can take with you when you are ready to level up.

Here’s how to level up fast:

• Track your own performance numbers — keep a personal log of nightly earnings, sales figures, and tip percentages so you have concrete data to reference in interviews at better venues.
• Build a genuine client book — maintain contact with your best regulars, wish them well on special occasions, and ensure they request you specifically rather than just the venue.
• Express ambition to your current management — tell your floor manager that you are interested in senior positions or additional responsibilities; many promotions go to people who explicitly asked.
• Take on extra shifts during special events — New Year’s Eve, major concert nights, and holiday weekends are opportunities to demonstrate peak-performance capability to management.
• Mentor newer bottle girls — demonstrating leadership ability by supporting new hires is one of the clearest signals you are ready for a floor manager or senior position.
• Build relationships with promoters, talent bookers, and marketing staff — these connections know about top positions before they are publicly advertised.
• Keep your social media presence professional — many high-end venues review candidates’ social profiles, and a polished, brand-consistent online presence strengthens your application.
• Study the venues you aspire to work at — understand their clientele, their bottle menu, their culture, and their brand so you can speak to fit specifically in your interview.
• Consider additional certifications — sommelier training, advanced alcohol service certifications, or hospitality management courses all strengthen your candidacy for senior positions.
• Always leave a venue on good terms — the nightlife industry in any given city is smaller than it appears, and your reputation from previous venues will precede you to the next one.

Frequently Asked Question

What is a Bottle Service Girl?

A bottle service girl works in nightclubs serving drinks and providing table service to guests.

What does a Bottle Service Girl do?

She delivers bottles, mixers, and helps manage VIP table experiences in clubs.

How much does a Bottle Service Girl earn?

Income varies, but it often includes hourly pay plus tips from customers.

Do Bottle Service Girls need experience?

Not always, but good communication and customer service skills are usually required.

Where do Bottle Service Girls work?

They typically work in nightclubs, lounges, and high-end entertainment venues.

Is being a Bottle Service Girl a good job?

It can be good for social and nightlife experience, but it depends on the workplace.

What skills are needed for Bottle Service Girls?

Strong communication, confidence, and customer service skills are important.

Do Bottle Service Girls get tips?

Yes, tips are a major part of their income in most clubs.

What is VIP bottle service in clubs?

It is a premium service where customers get private tables and bottle delivery.

How to become a Bottle Service Girl?

You can apply at clubs directly and attend interviews or tryouts for hiring.

Conclusion

To become a bottle service girl, you first need to understand the job role and nightlife environment. It is important to have good communication skills and a confident personality. Many clubs look for people who are friendly and well-presented. You can start by applying to local nightclubs or lounges that offer this position.

In conclusion, experience in customer service or hospitality can be very helpful. Learning how to handle customers and work in a fast-paced setting is important. Building confidence and professionalism will improve your chances of getting hired. With the right skills and attitude, you can successfully start a career in bottle service.