Abstract: The invention relates to a device for distributing liquid to a number of consumers, in particular for use in a drinks machine. The device comprises a number of receptacles which are positioned next to one another which corresponds to the number of consumers, a liquid feed line having an outlet opening which opens out above the receptacles, and manipulation means for positioning the outlet opening above a specific receptacle by manipulation of the relative position of the outlet opening, on the one hand, and the receptacle, on the other hand. At the outlet end of the feed line, there is provided a cover which extends laterally with respect to the liquid feed line and extends at least as far as the receptacles which adjoin the receptacle which is to be supplied. The cover may extend as far as above the said adjacent receptacles and may even completely overlap the said receptacles. The cover may also extend over all the receptacles.