my local club is charging me 50 pence for a glass of water is that legal
2006-12-29 00:08:31 · 31 answers · asked by malcom c 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Once you step into their shop they can charge you for anything they want...obviously by doing that they might lose customers....
2007-01-02 00:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's legal in the US. There's the cost of the container and ice. Or if it's a real glass, then there has to be a margin for washing or breakage. Even convenience stores and fast food places charge 10-25 cents for just a cup of ice. Because it's their cup and their ice. They've got to cover their costs somehow.
The only time I've gotten free water or soda at a bar was NYE. It's like a thank you for being a designated driver.
2006-12-29 03:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be glad they aren't charging you to take a crap
If you are coming in to the pub and just drinking water then YES
you are taking up a set that could be making money. they should charge you a seat fee too. 50 pence to sit at the bar or go stand in the back with your water
2006-12-29 00:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly its refreshing to hear that you are drinking water at a club - well done :)
If it is bottled water, mineral water or sparkling water - then yes they can charge you!
If it is tap water then that should be free. This is not a confirmation.
It is possible that they get many requests for glasses of water they thought its best to charge.
Next time they charge you, just ask for a glass & go into the toilets & use the water from the basin taps - see if they stop you then hiehie :)!
2006-12-29 00:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by angelface 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I work in a bar and do give glasses of water free, however this doesnt pay my wages, some people do take it too far and thats all they drink. Club i used to work in didnt serve tap water as it was unfit to drink unless boiled. Different pubs vary i guess, if a customer has spent money then it wont hurt to provide a free glass of water.
2006-12-29 00:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charging for Bottled water is legal obviously. Charging for tap water is illegal due to laws brought in 22 years ago. Water machines dont need money because they are normally in offices etc.. and they dont cost alot. By law places can charge for you for tap water... but it is like a service charge or tip etc. Thank you and happy new year everyone
2006-12-29 00:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't speak for the U.K., but I've lived in seven different states in the U.S. and not one of them has a law on the books that says restaurants, clubs or bars have to provide water for free. The vast majority of them do and chalk it up to the cost of doing business, but think about it: The owners have to pay the water bill and they have to pay the wages of the people who wash the dishes. Heck, there are a lot of clubs in the U.S. where you pay for the privilege of walking in the door (cover charge).
2006-12-29 00:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES you are sitting in there pub enjoying the entertainment and taking a seat from someone that wants to spend money. why should you get all this for free. a pub relies on selling booze the staff the bills insurance and the lights all get paid from booze and food sales you want to drink water then you should pay for it just like everyone else
2006-12-29 01:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to charge for water in a pub or club in the uk with a dance floor
2006-12-29 00:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by bohbag2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
afraid so. have even been in restaurants where they charge as well but if its tap water kick up a fuss because while eating they have to provide tap water by law.I'm told this dates back to just after the first world war but then most of the water came from wells
2006-12-29 00:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by alan t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's bad business, but I don't see how it could be illegal. They have to pay someone for the water, the disposable cup it's in or someone to wash the glass they serve it in....and to freeze the ice if they use any...
Water should be free in a bar, pub, or restaurant, but the above would be valid (if cheesy) reasons for them to charge something for it...
2006-12-29 00:17:47 · answer #11 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋