Plastic Wine Bags

Wine Bottle Bags: What You Need to Know

Plastic wine bottle bags give your customers an easy way to transport wine from your restaurant back to their homes, ensuring they can enjoy the remainder of their wine at their leisure without the bottle breaking or wine spilling. Many states permit restaurants to send an opened bottle of wine home with the customers, provided it is properly sealed beforehand. This capability means your customers won't feel obligated to drink an entire bottle in one sitting (or finish up the fourth bottle for the table before they go) and will reassure them that even if they only drink half a bottle, their money won't be wasted.

We carry simple, budget-conscious options, but we also have decorative, reusable bags that may better fit your establishment. You can also choose between single-bottle bags and multiple-bottle options, which could make your bagging more efficient if customers often order more than one.

Common Questions About Plastic Wine Bags

What types of plastic wine bottle bags are available?

We carry a few different options for wine to-go bags, and we're always looking to expand our catalog to provide our customers with the best possible solutions for their business needs. We carry simple plastic wine to-go bags intended for one use, have no decoration, and are best for casual, pragmatic restaurants. We also have more decorative bags that will remind your customers of the style of your restaurant even after they've left, but these are significantly more expensive.

Consult the product specification page for the individual style of bag to learn more about the exact material it's made from, including whether or not the plastic is recyclable. Some of the options can be used multiple times, while others won't endure repeated use. Reusable bags are great, but you can't always count on your customers bringing them back; consider a rewards program or discounts on wine to encourage your customers to return with the bags. A successful reusable bag problem can help the environment and your bottom line.

How many bottles can each plastic wine bag hold?

We carry one-, two-, and four-bottle plastic wine bags. The single-bottle bags are used more often for establishments wanting to send an unfinished bottle home with the guest who paid for it, while the larger options are frequently used when a guest purchases multiple bottles to-go. When adding plastic wine bags for the first time, consider starting small and then scaling up if you find the demand would be better matched by multiple-bottle bags.

Can I really sell wine to-go?

This depends on your location. Individual states have laws in place regarding restaurants selling alcohol that will be taken off of the premises: Some permit an unfinished bottle of wine to be taken home, some permit selling alcohol to-go, and others do not permit restaurants to sell any alcohol that will be consumed anywhere other than the premises. Consult your local alcohol control board for the specific laws that apply to your business, and make sure you're taking advantage of this profitable feature if you can.