Restaurant accused of 'disgusting' racism after racial slur left on bill
The image was quickly shared across Facebook and Twitter, with many urging the restaurant's management to apologise
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Your support makes all the difference.A restaurant has been accused of racism after a racial slur was left on a customer's bill.
A group of women dining in The Happenstance on Ludgate Hill, London, found a message reading "no ice ni**a" when they were given their bill.
The image was quickly shared across Facebook and Twitter, with many urging Drake and Morgan, the restaurant's management, to apologise.
Jehan, from London, uploaded the image to Twitter, alleging bar staff said "we don't know how that got there" when asked about the racist message.
Many reacted with fury, calling the message "disgusting," "disgraceful" and "sick".
A spokesperson for Drake & Morgan said: "We are appalled by the unacceptable behaviour of one of our waiting staff. He has been suspended from duty pending a full disciplinary.
"We have contacted two members of the group that were at The Happenstance yesterday afternoon and have apologised unequivocally. Drake & Morgan as a business do not discriminate on the grounds of race, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or colour.
"We cannot apologise enough and are saddened that one person’s irresponsible behaviour could risk damaging our reputation."
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