Sunday 10 August 2008

Madonna and hubby accused of price fixing

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been accused of price fastening at their London pub.



The couple bought 18th 100 pub The Punchbowl in London's Mayfair six months ago, simply it is claimed staff at the venue go a two-tier pricing system, with tourists being charged more for drinks than locals.


Pub visitor Brian Richardson said: "On Monday I paid �3.50 for a pint, now all of a sudden it's �3.90. I was shocked. I complained to staff.


"They hold got deuce prices - regulars' prices and non-regulars' prices. "I don't mind paying more than but it is completely arbitrary. It is non the money, it is the terms hike. It is outrageous."


His friend Andy Kneller added: "When Brian realised how much he was stipendiary he disputed it. We know the governor. "He did say we have prices for regulars and prices for people wHO don't descend here very often.


He dropped himself in it." There is besides no price list on display at the pothouse, which is a effectual requirement.


Westminster Council is investigation the claims, which could even trail to the venue losing its license.


Assistant manager Henry Heaton vehemently denied the allegations, expression: "It is not true at all that we fail to have tariffs on display and bear down different prices.


"The price heel is up on the bar now. What has happened is some of the prices have changed.


"And it is not slump to suppose that regulars get drinks at better prices than tourists."


A spokesman for Madonna and Guy said the couple would not be commenting on the allegations.






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