"Once at our table, we informed the staff that we were using a gift voucher. They confirmed that was acceptable but mentioned they couldn't provide change if we didn’t spend the full amount. They offered the option to order beer to go so we wouldn’t waste any of the voucher, which was reasonable.
We started with the corn chowder, and we both enjoyed it. My guest ordered a hamburger, while I opted for the shepherd’s pie. The hamburger was decent, but I felt the filling of the shepherd's pie had simmered too long, resulting in a somewhat overly thick texture, though it was still alright. We were a few dollars shy of the $50 voucher, so we decided to get a 22 oz bottle to take home.
Things became a bit unclear after that. As I recall, we received a bill totaling around $52. There was also a separate charge for one of the beers we had ordered with dinner, which was already included in the original bill. When I inquired about this, the server mentioned the system was outdated and they had to do it this way, suggesting they couldn't simply deduct $50 from the voucher. The amount charged to my credit card was for the second bill, the beer I had with my meal, which left me feeling uneasy about the transaction.
To be honest, I left a tip that was $4 less than I had originally intended because I was frustrated by the lack of clear explanation regarding the bill—at least, it didn't make sense to me. Finally, when I got home and took the extra bottle from the tightly secured bag we received, I discovered it wasn’t the beer I had ordered or wanted at all."
