Question 1

What is the "Laganas Bar Tab Inflation and Drink Spiking Risk" scam in Zakynthos?

Accepted Answer

Bars and clubs along the Laganas party strip have been documented inflating tab totals between ordering and settling, adding rounds of drinks not ordered, or presenting a bill substantially higher than agreed drink prices. In a small number of serious incidents, tourist drinks have been spiked with substances leading to loss of consciousness. Zakynthos Town waterfront tavernas also occasionally add unrequested items to bills. Request itemised receipts before paying any bar tab and count drinks served against the bill. Never leave a drink unattended. Drink spiking risk is highest at beach clubs late at night — stay with a trusted group and use the buddy system when visiting Laganas strip bars.

Question 2

What is the "Restaurant No-Price Menu" scam in Zakynthos?

Accepted Answer

Restaurants near Laganas strip and Zakynthos Town waterfront display laminated photo menus without prices, then present enormous bills. Tourists who query charges are sometimes told the prices were "on the board inside" which they were never shown. Always ask for a priced menu before sitting down. If prices are not displayed, ask for them. Confirm the total before ordering rounds of drinks.

Restaurant Scams in Zakynthos

Laganas Bar Tab Inflation and Drink Spiking Risk

Restaurant No-Price Menu

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