Is there any law about not serving tap water in restaurants? (Long Branch: 2013, buy)
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I went to Pub 199 recently and they said they only have bottled water for customers at like 2.50 which I've never encountered at any restaurant before. It feels like a scam not to mention it is very bad for the environment by only selling Poland spring bottles to customers who are only looking for a glass of water!
Thoughts?
Is there any law on this, is this common anywhere else in the country, or are there any other sit down restaurants in the tri-state that do this as well?
The only time I have seen this was when local water tested for bacteria.
They regulary test tab water to ensure it is safe to drink, so when tap water fails the test, my local Donkin Donuts closes down and there are posters in my building, Don't drink the water.
We had some rains and flooding is a common reasons for water to get contaminated.
I went to Pub 199 recently and they said they only have bottled water for customers at like 2.50 which I've never encountered at any restaurant before. It feels like a scam not to mention it is very bad for the environment by only selling Poland spring bottles to customers who are only looking for a glass of water!
Thoughts?
Is there any law on this, is this common anywhere else in the country, or are there any other sit down restaurants in the tri-state that do this as well?
Restaurants don't make as much profit on just selling food. Alcohol is where the profits are. So by ordering "free" water you are taking up space that would be more profitable having customers who buy their drinks.
The only time I have seen this was when local water tested for bacteria.
Same here. They can't sell fountain soda then either. It happened to me a few years ago in Long Branch. I think it's in poor taste to sell bottled water above cost in this situation.
I was in Vegas a few months ago and asked for water at one of the bars and the bartender said "$7 for a bottle of water". I walked 45 seconds and bought a bottle of water for a dollar at the pharmacy next door.
You should have just asked them why they won't serve tap water.
I don't think this matters, but were you sitting at the bar or at a table? I could see, maybe, if you were seated at the bar they don't want you taking up space and not ordering a drink.
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