Holidaymakers in Italy were left outraged after being charged an extra £1.70 each for background music at a restaurant in Ostuni, southern Italy. The group of four visited a bar in the whitewashed city on August 17 for drinks and snacks, expecting to pay £42 in total for appetisers, cocktails, and a fruit juice.
However, when the bill arrived, each diner was asked to pay £12.20 instead of the expected £10.50. The extra €2 (£1.70) per person was listed under 'music' on the receipt. The tourists said they were not informed about the charge beforehand and only discovered it when the bill came.
Despite enjoying the DJ's performance, describing the music as 'very good', the group felt misled. They shared the receipt on social media, sparking debate. Some compared the fee to the traditional 'coperto' table charge, while others criticised the lack of transparency.
Ostuni, known for its whitewashed old town and fortified walls, is a popular tourist destination in the Apulia region. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about hidden charges in holiday hotspots.
