At United Club locations in 2026, "House" or "Standard" level alcohol is completely complimentary. This typically includes a selection of draft beers (usually a light lager like Miller Lite or Coors Light), house red and white wines (often a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon), and well spirits such as basic gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey for simple mixed drinks. If you want something more upscale, like a premium craft IPA, a vintage champagne, or a top-shelf "name brand" bourbon (like Buffalo Trace or Hendrick's Gin), you will have to pay an additional fee, usually ranging from $8 to $15 per drink. It is important to note that the United Polaris Lounges (reserved for long-haul business class) are a completely different story; there, everything—including premium spirits, custom cocktails, and high-end wines—is 100% free. For a standard United Club member, the "free" selection is perfectly adequate for a pre-flight toast, but the "premium" menu is there if you’re looking for a specific brand-name treat.