Portrush restaurant group in Open pricing review after furious backlash at eye-watering cost hike
Furious customers have sparked a backlash against a Portrush restaurant group ahead of The Open.
The staging of the 153rd Championship in the Northern Irish town will see 278,000 pack the course on the Antrim Coast.
Visitors have come from across the globe for the tournament and, naturally, pricing has been adjusted around the town in some spots.
In particular, the cost of grub at the Ramore Wine Bar brought a review of policy amid a social-media outcry from locals.
One report has stated that the price of a chicken and bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month rose to £27.95.
A statement from Ramore Restaurants released by BBC NI said: 'We've listened to the feedback and, as of today, have taken steps to revise and adjust pricing across all of our restaurant menus going forward.'
The Ramore Restaurants group includes the famous Harbour Bar, Ramore Wine Bar, Basalt and Neptune and Prawn.
It said the price increases 'reflects the significant investment we've made to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality experience for both locals and visitors'.
A spokesperson said it had brought in more than 30 agency staff to support its employees, more than 30 security personnel and more than 20 entertainers over the course of the tournament.
The group added: 'All of our restaurants are open every day during this exceptionally busy period and we're committed to delivering the best possible hospitality to everyone who visits.'
The group said it had reduced prices across its menus for the current championship week and plans to further adjust and reduce them again once The Open concludes.
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