Do you have to pay a service charge in a restaurent

Question

Do you have to pay a service charge in a restaurent

Answer 1

It will say at the bottom of the menu if there is a service charge or just ask  

Answer 2

Only if you think they deserve it!

Answer 3

Provided the charge is properly displayed and you recieve a decent service.

Restaurants and pubs are required to place a menu at the entrance to the eating area so that you can examine the menu before being seated. The menu should also include details of any additional charges that may apply e.g. service charge, cover charge. If a minimum charge applies, this also should be indicated. If prices are not displayed ask the waiter to see a menu before being seated and report the absence of menu prices to your local trading standards service.

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Answer 4

As long as the menu states that there is a service charge or you are informed about it verbally before the meal, then yes, you have to pay the service charge. If you dont want to pay it, dont eat there ..plain and simple.

Dont try to argue out of it,,,you look like a jerk and you usually wont win.  

Answer 5

no, you should tell them before you start eating though.