Channel 7 presenter Andrew “Cosi” Costello has revealed the jaw-dropping price he was charged for two drinks at a South Australian bar. Costello, who presents the show South Aussie with Cosi, posted a photo of a pint of beer and a glass of rosé. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Channel 7 personality charged $42.
50 for two drinks at a bar. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today It looks like an ordinary bar order — until the caption reveals they were charged a staggering $42.50 for the two beverages.
Choosing not to “name and shame” the establishment, he shared a photo of the drinks and described the cost to his 131,000 Instagram followers. “A rose and a pint was $42.50 at a bar tonight,” his caption read.
“You got to feel for bars competing with wage increases, product increases and taxes.“But $42.50????? I just told my wife to drink slowly ‘cause there’s no second round!!” Stunned followers fled to the comments, with one writing: “I would have said where is the rest of the bottle for that price”.
“I think you got ripped off — even if that was a 250ml pour on the rose it would be $18 at the most. Pretty sure your beer was not over $20,” a second said. “That has to be a mistake! Did you question the price of each?” another said.
“Ridiculous,” a comment said, as another added, “Out of control”. 7NEWS.com.
au has reached out to Cosi, Australian Hotels Association and The South Australian Business Chamber for comment. Costello’s sh.