Can a restaurant refuse to serve tap water?

As there’s no requirement that free tap water be filtered, restaurants can charge for filtered drinking water. But if they serve alcohol, they MUST provide free drinking water, whether it’s filtered or unfiltered, MSE says.

Do Europeans not drink a lot of water?

The bureaucrats and scientists don’t believe water is a source of hydration because they themselves do not drink water—or not a lot of it, anyway. Aside from alcohol, Europeans just don’t drink much. While Americans have been advised to consume eight glasses of water a day, I imagine the typical European drinks one.

Why do they serve water with coffee?

12 Answers. Most people drink espresso not just because it is hot, strong and contains caffeine, but because it is very rich and flavorful. The water is intended to cleanse your palate before the first sip so that you can better enjoy the taste of the espresso. Cleansing the palate for the coffee is a good explanation.

Do the French drink a lot of water?

Although many French people prefer bottled water, in most places in France, tap water is perfectly okay to drink. Some locales, like Paris, even pride themselves on the quality of their tap water. But there are a few regions or cities where, sadly, the water has been contaminated due to issues like pesticide runoff.

What is European coffee?

European espresso, on the other hand, tends to be a dense, bittersweet brew with ample crema, intense and distinctive flavor profiles, and a persistent aftertaste. European- and Italian-style espresso will often taste as sweet as ground coffee smells.

Why do Europeans drink bottled water at restaurants?

Europeans, who are notorious water connoisseurs, generally pay to drink bottled water with their meals — for taste, not health. At restaurants, your server just can’t understand why you wouldn’t want good bottled water to go with your good food.

Can you get a glass of water in a German restaurant?

When you go to a restaurant in Germany, a waiter will NOT bring you a complimentary glass of water. In fact, it’s almost impossible to get a glass of tap water in a German restaurant even if you ask for it.

Why do restaurants give water to customers as they sit?

In many countries around the world, it’s standard practice to provide a bottle or jug of tap water to patrons as they are seated. Similar to the way complimentary bread might be provided. This simple act encourages reciprocity, which is something that benefits the restaurateur.

How much water does a restaurant use per day?

If 1000 people over the course of a day ask for a glass of water, the restaurant will be using 250 Litres of water a day just providing free tap water. The current water restrictions require us to use less than 50 Litres of water per person per day, so 250 ml per day is not an insignificant amount of water.