GREGGS have denied a claim that English speakers were charged more in its Bangor branch.

A diner by the username Shena P claimed via TripAdvisor that the Greggs in Bangor had charged them more because they spoke in English, after she and her partner were reportedly told they would have to pay a 20p surcharge on top of their order.

Shena had noticed all the other customers in Greggs were Welsh speaking.

Leaving a lowly two-star review on the site, the woman posted: "My partner and I ordered a sausage roll, vanilla slice and tea to eat/drink inside.

“However, to our surprise, the young man who served told us there would be a 20p charge to sit inside.

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"We have visited many Greggs shops in England and Scotland but never been charged to sit down.

“Is this something that is only done in North Wales - if so why?

“We noticed that all other customers that sat down around us were Welsh speaking and none were charged 20p to sit down.

“I have sent a private message to Greggs regarding this matter and would like an explanation."

A spokesperson from the bakery chain told the Daily Express: "We're legally obliged to include VAT for all for food eaten within our seating area.

"However, this isn't a one-off charge. This is per item, not per visit."

The Bangor branch has an average rating on TripAdvisor of three and a half stars out of five, with guest praising its sausage rolls and "polite and friendly" staff.