Tackling the real issues today after the government's budget announcement…
So this was a first for me. Went to a cafe today for sit-down service lunch (I guess I shouldn't mention which cafe, right?). Asked for free water for the table, and they brought out 4 bottles, one for each guest. When I clarified I wanted table service water they informed me that due to COVID they weren't doing this anymore. Called it an 'in-house decision'. They also said that because they weren't a licensed venue they had no requirement to serve it.
This seemed crazy to me. They then proceeded to charge us $4 per bottle. If I was on my own I would have gone elsewhere for lunch despite ordering, but since I was with friends, I thought it wasn't the time to get on my high horse.
I don't see how cleaning a water cup is any different to cleaning a coffee cup. Or how I would be more at risk to covid if they poured water for me out of a tap.
So I won't be going back that.
On the off chance I'm out of touch, I wanted to ask. Is this standard? Also, is this reasonable for them to do?
Name and shame the establishment.