I am under the impression that an old law requires "inns and taverns" to furnish drinking water free of charge to travellers who request it, and that in recent years it has been determined that this service is still required to be provided by hotels, pubs restaurants etc. Those establishments that display signs such as "tapwater is not served here" would therefore be in contravention of this law. Can any lawyer advise me as to whether I am right or wrong?
2006-06-24 10:32:58 · 15 answers · asked by oojamaflip2 1 in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
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2006-06-24 10:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by MissT 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I actually read about this on a pub law site, sorry, not sure which one it was. The pub/hotel/restaurant etc must provide free drinking water, but be warned, the water could come from the taps in the toilets, as long as it is suitable for drinking and doesn't come from a tank.
2006-06-25 02:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if pubs with this sign are breaking the law, but it is the law to serve drinking water in oubs for free if so asked.
I woked in a bar for 5 years and did a NVQ on it all, and I was taught all the rules and regulations about it.
You can not refuse anyone of free drinking water!
Hope that helps!
2006-06-24 10:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by izzlebums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if a law exists on giving water for free . a lot of hotels do give free water in the rooms, a lot of bars and dinners also, in general water charged by water company's isn't hired. a profit from a charge would be taxed so is it worth while
2006-06-26 07:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by angie n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former pub Landlady, I can tell you that the law still stands. We do on occasion refuse, to avoid street walkers using the property as a resting place and sitting for hours over a glass of water, as its bad for image and business. However, if they were to test the law, they would win. It is against the law to refuse water to anyone who asks without charge, even though we in the UK pay water rates.
2006-06-26 16:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have to by law but only tap water not mineral or anything and you have to be eating in the premises not just being too tight to buy a drink
2006-06-24 10:43:06 · answer #6 · answered by madamspud169 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is, it applies more to bars/clubs to stop the clientelle getting too wasted or if someone has taken E. Restaurants its just been a law for that long, they can charge for bottles but not tap.
2016-03-27 03:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes (In Wales) in pubs and clubs I always ask for a glass of water (pint) to sober up a bit - free
2006-06-24 10:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope it's true, because if so, I'm booking a flight to England. Who could pass up free drinking water?!?!?!
2006-06-24 10:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work in a hotel in scotland, and as long as it's tap water ... yes it's always free of charge
2006-06-29 11:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by clagri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋