A LOCAL inn and restaurant has put out a warning to other pubs after suffering a shocking ‘dine and dash’ incident, where a table of 10 scoffed starters and mains before barging past staff and refusing to pay.

After a busy Sunday lunchtime cooking 150 roast dinners, the owners and staff at the Greyhound near Usk were left stunned when the group said they weren’t going to pay their bill of more than £300 – even though they had eaten all their food.

Pub owner Kelly Jolliffe said they ordered a whole round of starters and mains, and having eaten half the spread, started to complain despite going on to scoff the lot.

Gwent Police said: “We’re investigating an allegation of theft in Llantrisant, near Usk, which occurred around 3pm on Sunday, July 27.

“Officers are speaking to several people to establish the circumstances and enquiries continue.”

Having downed the lot, the group then demanded to see the manager, said they weren’t paying and brazenly walked out, leaving just £44 on the table to cover drinks and the rest of the £328 bill unpaid.

The owner confirmed there had been a confrontation between the customers and pub staff as they were told to pay up, but the group faced down her chefs and got into their cars and drove off.

Kelly, who reported the dine and dash to Gwent Police, said no one else had complained about their food.

She also believes it’s not the first time the group have done this, as a Facebook page linked to them indicates a similar food grab.

The owner has warned other pubs who may see the same black Volvo and Skoda vehicles in their pub/restaurant car park to be vigilant.