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What I think they are doing right is targeting/catering for the wedding market. There were 2 on the go that evening. Mention the word "wedding" and the skys the limit, charge till the cows come home, and yes they will do very well, I am not surprised. Problem is suckers, oops I mean clients who...

What I think they are doing right is targeting/catering for the wedding market. There were 2 on the go that evening. Mention the word "wedding" and the skys the limit, charge till the cows come home, and yes they will do very well. Problem is suckers, oops I mean clients who expect decent...

Yes, that's right. However, if the service etc was great would not have an issue going back, but I would probably just buy from their wine list.

Actually I had no clue about their corkage fees, I did not book and did not check. However, what really ticks me off big time is the fact that the service was woeful and the food well I would give it a 2 out of 10. For this reason I wont be going back. MTR:)

Makes perfect sense. Next time we need to check on corkage fees prior to booking

Golden Palace, Francis Street Its not high end, however caters for weddings, not sure if that has anything to do with it?? As it was a public holiday I now understand why $15, did not realise this, still a tad high I think, but perhaps because never ever paid more than $10.

In house wine will probably be double the cost of what you would pay at your local bottle shop. At the end of the day, yes they are operating a business and not a charity. So why are some restaurants charging as little as $2 for corkage while others $10+??? Which one makes business...

I don't make my mother do anything;), Italian background, my mother pays because this is tradition, not sure if all Italians do this but we do, and I do the same with my children. Can't break that habit, good or bad, its here to stay:)

Of course Public Holiday that's the extra charge

We went out for my mother's birthday last night and got hit with $15 for corkage per bottle:eek: 12 people, perhaps 6 bottles of wine?? $90 on corkage. I think that is pretty rich, mum paid, nonetheless I think this price for corkage is way over the top. I would perhaps think $2-$5 OK...