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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Sarah Tan

Why Are Swanky London Restaurants And Hotels Charging Up To £100 For Reservations?

London's Gymkahana has over a thousand 5-star reviews on Google and is a sought-after dining spot.

Luxury dining in London is becoming even more exclusive—not just due to the food, but because of the price of securing a table. A growing number of high-end restaurants are imposing reservation fees and minimum spend requirements, ranging from £25 to £100 per person. This move is a response to an increasing number of no-shows, social media influencers exploiting free meals, and bots reselling prime-time bookings.

Tackling 'Reservation-Squatting' and No-Shows

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