3/5 Faisal Bin M. 4 months ago on Google • 244 reviews
As
a
long-term
patron
of
Colbert
in
Sloane
Square,
it
is
with
great
disappointment
that
I
feel
compelled
to
share
my
recent
experience
at
this
establishment.
Over
the
past
9years,
I
have
enjoyed
the
atmosphere,
cuisine,
and
overall
ambiance
of
Colbert.
However,
during
my
recent
visit,
I
encountered
a
disheartening
display
of
discriminatory
behavior
that
marred
an
otherwise
enjoyable
dining
experience.
Upon
arriving
at
the
restaurant,
I
observed
what
appeared
to
be
a
consistent
pattern
of
discriminatory
seating
practices.
The
individual
responsible
for
seating
guests
seemed
to
exhibit
biases
in
her
decision-making.
Several
customers,
including
myself,
were
informed
that
there
were
no
available
tables
and
that
we
would
have
to
wait
for
an
extended
period.
However,
my
observation
revealed
that
individuals
without
reservations
were
immediately
accommodated.
This
stark
contrast
in
treatment
led
me
to
question
the
fairness
and
equity
of
the
restaurant's
seating
policies.
Furthermore,
as
a
concerned
patron,
I
discreetly
documented
the
seemingly
available
tables
within
the
restaurant
and
the
length
of
the
queuing
area.
These
images
serve
as
concrete
evidence
of
the
discrepancy
between
the
seating
availability
and
the
statements
made
by
the
staff
regarding
the
unavailability
of
tables.
I
believe
that
these
visuals
offer
a
transparent
depiction
of
the
situation
and
the
incongruity
between
the
restaurant's
actions
and
its
purported
lack
of
seating.
It
is
crucial
to
emphasize
that
my
intent
in
sharing
this
feedback
is
to
raise
awareness
of
potential
issues
that
may
compromise
the
integrity
of
the
dining
experience
at
Colbert.
I
have
been
a
faithful
customer
for
over
a
decade,
and
it
is
disheartening
to
witness
behaviors
that
deviate
from
the
standard
of
inclusivity
and
fairness
that
I
have
come
to
expect
from
a
reputable
establishment.
In
conclusion,
it
is
my
hope
that
this
feedback
encourages
Colbert
to
reevaluate
its
seating
practices
and
ensure
that
all
guests
are
treated
with
equal
consideration
and
respect.
As
a
patron
who
holds
this
restaurant
in
high
regard,
I
remain
optimistic
that
my
concerns
will
be
addressed
with
the
utmost
seriousness
and
that
necessary
steps
will
be
taken
to
uphold
the
principles
of
impartiality
and
fairness.
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