A coastal eatery has launched a public appeal after two patrons reportedly departed without settling a £75 tab. The Bay of Bengal revealed the couple frequented the establishment on Friday evening, consuming approximately £75 of cuisine before allegedly abandoning the premises without settling their account. In a Saturday Facebook publication, the establishment disclosed that the duo informed personnel they were heading outside temporarily while staff were occupied elsewhere. The restaurant claims the individuals subsequently vanished without fulfilling payment obligations. Management emphasised that such occurrences significantly affect independent traders and their employees. Officials confirmed they possessed visual recordings of both people and that reservations had been registered under the designation Matt.

The Bay of Bengal occupies premises on Tenby’s Crackwell Street and holds status as a prominent independent establishment serving Indian fare. The restaurant represents a longstanding independent Indian dining venue.

In Saturday’s social media communication, the business afforded the couple an opportunity to reach out and organise payment prior to escalating the situation. The establishment described the necessity of resorting to social media as profoundly discouraging. According to the post, management was giving the individuals the opportunity to do the right thing and either put the £75 owed through their letterbox or contact them directly. A warning accompanied the message that should the funds remain unpaid, security footage and relevant data would be forwarded to law enforcement for formal proceedings. The Bay of Bengal has served Tenby’s culinary landscape for many years and ranks among the area’s most recognised Indian dining establishments. The public plea swiftly gained traction, accumulating over 200 engagements, in excess of 60 shares and numerous remarks from locals and patrons. By Sunday afternoon, the message persisted on the platform and fresh commentary continued to appear. Representatives stressed that independent enterprises cannot perpetually absorb losses from patrons allegedly defaulting on payments, appealing to anyone possessing relevant details to contact them directly. The venue concluded its request with the message that enough is enough and that small businesses cannot continue to absorb the cost of people deciding they can simply eat, drink and walk away without paying.