Eating Out. Long long wait for bill - rights

peachyprice

ConsumerWarrior wrote: »

Am I correct in saying that you can walk out of a restaurant without paying at the time if:

• Staff are too busy to bring bill after asking for it (more than 45 minutes).
• You have made reasonable attempts to ask staff for bill
• You decide to leave contact details, name and address with staff as you leave.

??

No you are not correct! Get up and walk to the bar/till if they're taking too long or just leave the cash on the table.

Really, on what planet would you imagine it's Ok to find a member of staff to give your contact details to but not actually pay your bill with that same member of staff?

Rotor

peachyprice wrote: »

No you are not correct! Get up and walk to the bar/till if they're taking too long or just leave the cash on the table.

Really, on what planet would you imagine it's Ok to find a member of staff to give your contact details to but not actually pay your bill with that same member of staff?

Well I think he is correct.
The offence is leaving without the intention to pay and by leaving name and address you show an intention to settle your bill and therefore is not theft.( especially where attempts to pay have been made)

Secondly leaving relatively large amounts of cash on your table is probably more likely to get you in trouble - anyone could pick it up. It may work for a few pound for a coffee or a beer but not sensible for full meals for , presumably, multiple people

lincroft1710

In future eat at Nando's - you pay before you eat

bris

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Surely if the staff haven't brought the bill within 5 minutes you put your coat on and walk to the desk?

Don't be silly, that's common sense, we need drama on here.

custardy

lincroft1710 wrote: »

In future eat at Nando's - you pay before you eat

No, Frankie & Bennys. Pay by app at your leisure

Owain_Moneysaver

bris wrote: »

Don't be silly, that's common sense, we need drama on here.

All right then, if the staff don't bring your bill, stand on the table, rip your clothes off, and start juggling the wineglasses whilst whistling the theme tune to Cagney & Lacey.

Polarpenguin

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

All right then, if the staff don't bring your bill, stand on the table, rip your clothes off, and start juggling the wineglasses whilst whistling the theme tune to Cagney & Lacey.

Didn't work last time I tried that.
Knife throwing, while humming the Miami Vice theme proved more successful !!

custardy

Polarpenguin wrote: »

Didn't work last time I tried that.
Knife throwing, while humming the Miami Vice theme proved more successful !!

Were you whistling in the right key?

prowla

I've previously walked out of a restaurant because they wouldn't let me pay, despite me asking them multiple times.