酒さけの席せき

expression, noun

drinking occasion; situation with alcohol; over a drink

Refers to a social setting where alcohol is served, such as a party, dinner, or bar gathering. Often used when describing behavior, conversations, or events that happen in such a context.

• 酒さけの席せきでの失しつ言げんは許ゆるされないこともある。

  A slip of the tongue at a drinking party can sometimes be unforgivable.

• 酒さけの席せきだから、あまり堅かた苦くるしくならないでください。

  Since it's a drinking occasion, please don't be too formal.