I WALKED out THIS RESTAURANT in BENIDORM without PAYING! What would YOU have done in my SITUATION?

[@davidwil58]

If we don’t use cash, it will disappear. And then when everything is card/digital only, governments WILL be able to dictate what and how much you can spend your money on. Example: the ‘climate emergency’ - the government will say your carbon emissions mean your flights are limited. That means you won’t be able to book all your trips because your payments will automatically be declined. All these sort of things very easy for a controlling government to do, once cash has gone.

[@nigel8499]

He said they should offer BOTH.

[@robblack7560]

@@davidwil58 I hope they don't do away with banknotes, that new printing press cost me a fortune.

[@carl90210]

Feel sad that cash is disappearing as it used to be the way of moderating your spending.

[@robalexander7348]

Spot on Carl 😉 Au

[@TheMEDJOOL]

No Cash I walk out !

[@demigog9523]

Same.

[@ginaplatts214]

I heard some places prefer cash as the banks charge such high fees on card transactions.

[@demigog9523]

And the saving is possibly reflected in the price you pay.

[@WaffleDetector-mx6dz]

Also so they can misreport their earnings to the government and avoid higher taxes lol

[@demigog9523]

@@WaffleDetector-mx6dz So there's less money for the governments to "money launder" trillions through other countries to fund wars and less billions to hand out huge contracts to their friends and families. I'd much rather see the small business man benefit from their own hard work, than the filthy rich world leaders and their rich mates benefiting from it. Taxation is THEFT.

[@ruta130radio4]

HI Lee, i am the spanish guy from Madrid, it was a pleasure to meet you in Beni ! hope you had a great time despide of those things haha maybe some day we could meet again in the best city of the world, or maybe in Madrid !!! Hasta luego!

[@TheMacMaster]

Hey!! Was a pleasure to meet you. If I'm ever in Madrid let's meet up. 🍺👍🏼

[@TN2022c]

Your english was superb!

[@ruta130radio4]

@@TN2022c hahaha thank you but still learning cheers!

[@ruta130radio4]

@@TheMacMaster that would be great! i'll be waiting in a bar, keep the good work cheers!

[@Mieke3133]

I would rather be eating cochinillo in Casa Botin than any steakhouse in Benidorm. 😋

[@Baldieman1]

Now you know what it feels like for those of us who want to pay cash,and are told card only,or even more specifically contactless only,which I don't have out of principle,only an"old fashioned" pin number card.I know you say you are all for choice,but going by previous vids,you always pay with your watch,never cash,so indirectly people who do so WILL lead to the death of cash,and therefore cede all privacy and choice of transactions to the government.

[@RUYMANSINAPSIS]

Mannekin pis is a famous statue in Belgium where waffles are very famous too. That’s the analogy

[@lukebignell7846]

Went down in my estimation by being annoyed that a place only does cash. You had the cash on you anyway!!

[@TheMacMaster]

You are missing the point! I had cash, however, I wanted a few beers. It's all about Choice!!! Family of 4 go in there they are expected to carry all that cash. That's just daft!

[@googletitsfost]

@@lukebignell7846 and what you had done if the bill came to more than the cash you had? I don't want the stress of adding the cost of everyone's meal up to determine if I've brought enough cash or not. That's what cards are meant for - to make things easier!

[@Mieke3133]

Lee, I'm surprised that a man with your travel experience hasn't heard of the Manneken Pis in Brussels - the little boy peeing into the fountain. Obviously that shop has a link to Belgium. A pity that the Steak House was closed - my mouth was watering at the thought of that steak buffet.

[@geoffas]

There's also the lesser-known Jannekin pis in Brussels, which is hidden up an alley, and depicts a girl squatting to relieve herself :-O The restaurant area just off of the Grand' Place is rammed with different cuisines from all around the world and is well-worth a visit.

[@robg521]

3:54.. for those who don’t know, The Manneken Pis is the famous little bronze fountain sculpture of a little boy peeing in central Brussels, Belgium,

[@janbarker4201]

When you pay by card, the card company charge the owner, so that means they are losing money, that's why people want cash.

[@nikwright2842]

Is it possible they also don’t want their staff to be tracked ? Paying cash, there is no traceability 🤷‍♀️

[@richardcrossan6637]

@@janbarker4201 trouble is they get charged for banking cash 👎

[@roadrunnerj]

Why you should have a choice to pay either by cash or card banks are closing in the UK and when they do cash machine go with them what crazy times we live in

[@SteveMaggs]

Cash is king. We need to keep cash. It pisses me off when I go into a pub and it’s card only.

[@googletitsfost]

@@SteveMaggs likewise it pisses me off when it's cash only - I hate change

[@Sharpy-Staunch]

Why walk out cause it's cash only? It's only cause they don't want to give the tax man all their money, it's when they say card only now that's annoying 😡

[@TheMacMaster]

Should be BOTH!!! A family of 4 then gonna cost over €150 are expected to carry a wad of csh around Benidorm. Not safe! Should be choice.

[@Sharpy-Staunch]

@@TheMacMaster Nonsense, The good old days everyone used cash, it's not like you need a suitcase to carry €150 around 🤣🤣

[@kerrychaney14]

I go for good fish and chips

[@andybaker2456]

​@TheMacMaster What payment methods they accept is THEIR choice. At least they told you at the start, and not when you went to pay. And your choice is then to go elsewhere if you don't like it. But accepting cash only doesn't seem to be doing them any harm, else they wouldn't still be open.

[@danhunt7287]

Agree with Lee here silly ammounts to carry but then again how would you pay back in the day like the early 2000s when europe was virtually all cash for years...🤷‍♂️​@@TheMacMaster

[@christuck-n7e]

cash is King! love the videos going back to the old style

[@kevinmott6205]

Manneken Pis ( little pissing boy) is a best known symbol of Brussels and Belgium. It has various legends, as well as imitations and similar statues throughout the world. The figure is regularly dressed in clothes and uniforms and its wardrobe consists of over a thousand outfits. 😊❤

[@susiew.9012]

I would have walked out if they said card only!!😂😂

[@leebryantravels]

Same here !

[@traceycollins7989]

Me too 😂​@@leebryantravels

[@robtitheridge9708]

I blame the banks for charging to use cards and contactless

[@Janet-v7v]

@@robtitheridge9708 banks also charge to bank cash I once owned a pub we paid more to bank cash so everyone including staff got cash

[@SteTrax]

The charges for restaurant owners to accept cards is not really an issue when customers are paying for larger items such as meals and drinks. Cash only transactions in establishments that have large turnovers are often used simply as a way of 'cooking' the books. 🤨

[@lammylama]

Oh Lee you should have given India Gate a go, it's an amazing curry house, we were so impressed we went twice in a week....you got to remember that cash is king in Benidorm, please try it when you go back 👍👍

[@lorrainebennett7528]

To be fair, places that only take cash usually have a notice on the door to that effect, the India Gate certainly does! My friends have a bar there and it costs them to have a card machine. Often customers will pop to the ATM to get cash, they don't seem to mind! India Gate's food is lovely too!

[@suzanheywood]

Can't believe that you as a traveller didn't know the significance of the little boy peeing and the name of the cafe.

[@steve19721]

You should have paid for the beer,that doesn't look good taking it for free

[@AlanGray-qk5ne]

As long as you are told it’s fair enough, you’ve still got choice, either you eat there or you don’t. Simples. You’ve ALWAYS got choices, nobody is forcing you to do anything!!!

[@markfalshaw-gv9im]

Cash for me all ways no chance of being cloned simple

[@paulbirtles2807]

The world needs to have both .

[@nadiaprice4343]

The one that winds me up is card only I always walk out of there and the only ones that win with card only are the banks with the percentage they take off the vendors. Also who gets the tip with card only cash all the way for me

[@mindcoachmichael]

Cash payments only = dodging the taxman, no record of income.

[@danielskinner6939]

Not exactly the case in all cases

[@mattlkemp]

The all you can eat steak house is right opposite Winners Bar on the corner,not the Winning Post. It's literally 20m away from your hotel!

[@kathycampbell8540]

There are loads of places in Benidorm that only accept cash

[@stuartt9132]

There choice cash only.and mine.

[@gunstar7538]

The Manneken Pis is a very famous statue in Brussels. How can you have never seen this?????

[@janolaful]

It's a peeing statue of a boy in a fountain 😊

[@kevinmott6205]

I am at a complete loss Lee. You go to a great India restaurant and order Chicken Tika Masala. It is not even an Indian dish. Created for the British Market OMG!

[@ksmith3997]

Oh shut up you sausage 😂

[@chrisround941]

I would not worry Lee, I WOULD NOT GO TO BLOODY BENIDORM.

[@Raylufc]

@@chrisround941 Benidorm is fantastic

[@chrisround941]

@@Raylufc I do not doubt it, to each their own though. I hope that you continue to enjoy yourself. Benidorm has all of this time, and will continue to thrive without me

[@cheds1]

Cash is king. Tax is theft

[@Ian.Gostling]

Once we are "cashless" there will be no choice.

[@1sidsnot]

@@Ian.Gostling good I don't want choice I want to use card only

[@Janet-v7v]

Yes I would go to a cash only restaurant its a war in cash we need to keep using it I only use my card niw online

[@LindaRolph-e6g]

You're right Lee, you should have a choice

[@amp1]

If you don’t use cash they will get rid of it and the government can take control of everything you do ❤

[@charliechristmas5147]

Absolutely true.

[@rickytonks4906]

You said people whould say but cash really is king I never understand why people want use plastic friend all the time use it or lose it mushy

[@EvilSie]

Everyone going on about the cash-only restaurant but I'm more impressed that you met the Spanish Weird Al Yankovich 😂

[@markwilliamlacey]

For someone so well travelled I can't believe you have never heard of the Mannekin Pis statue in Brussels! It's a Belgian themed chain using the most famous monument in Brussels !

[@TimK2646]

Yep, Chocolate flowing out of his ....... I loved the Duvel in Brussels.

[@Petegatty1975]

M8 u should know by now quite a few places in Benidorm don't do card how many times have u been there now 🤔

[@johnallan4826]

He’s English. Not that bright

[@NielsTimmers]

Businesses have to pay a transation fee when you pay by Card.. This hurts small businesses ... How you going to pay when the Internet goes down ?? Always carry some Cash when visiting bars & restaurants then you will not be surprised.. and Dont forget to Tip which 99% of folks forget or purposely do not when they pay digitally ...

[@DaveVantage]

Their restaurant, their rules. Just move on.

[@shanewilliams3453]

Hi lee what a nice bloke who was from 17:41 madrid another top video thanks mate Shane in Sydney 🦘 🇦🇺

[@simonhutchings6073]

I totally agree with you cash or card should be accepted. A few shops and a pub in my home town in the UK only accept card payments .

[@alanharper9236]

Mannekin Pis.. Very famous little statue in Brussels of a peeing boy. The locals dress him in dufferent clothes. Quite a tourist attraction

[@hansdewilde9822]

Manneke Pis is a belgian statue in Brussels. It is probably a belgian waffle and pancake shop.

[@ashman4357]

Great walk about the food looked bangin 👍

[@Irvine70]

If cash turns into CBDC you will lose your freedom, you will not be aloud to leave your 15 minute city as you will not be able to spend any currency outside your area...Speak to Geoff buys cars!!!! KEEP CASH ALIVE!!!!!!

[@lorde66ex]

Some good points. But you are carrying on like they only accept €1 coins 😂 Here is a point, how much money do small business lose per card transaction, especially American express….

[@royrigby1487]

I agree lee you should have choice with paying 👍

[@classicrock7890]

Seems the reverse of UK. Some places won't take cash now. Agree you should have a choice either way.

[@chaseshadow]

The Mind Boggles- STATEMENT of the year and just says it all - 'McDonalds is SAFE' !!! WTAF

[@WelshmaninNorthCarolina]

People saying they don't want to give all their money to the taxman, but there's also charges for using cards. I carry cash with me, so there's no problem. I don't blame them for cash only

[@multiversos1]

When in Spain, eat Spanish food! Fresh fish and seafood. Steaks and all sorts of delicious stuff. Come on!

[@simonlove9178]

Always pay cash ,but I know a few people who would rather pay on their card and don't carry any cash ,great vid ,weather looks stunning ☀️☀️🇪🇸

[@martinwalker3372]

You're get your preferred way to pay Lee when cash is gone and CBDC are forced on to everyone. Then they can switch it off for you if the powers that be don't like you. Choice will certainly be gone then. Currently you have the choice to go elsewhere for now.

[@k9killer221]

Manequin Pis is a statue in Brussels

[@shug3481]

Hi Lee, Went to India gate two weeks ago gave the young waiter a big tip cos it was his birthday he then told me the restaurant was owned by an Indian family who employed Pakistani workers and there were cameras all over the place he asked me to be discreet when I gave him his birthday present needless to say not good.❤

[@simondurrant5687]

Sorry cash only for me...hate paying by card..that suits banks and the government

[@briancassidy6663]

All the Chinese takeaways around my place are cash only Lee, can make it a bit difficult at times I admit

[@Topcat002]

I spent my Sunday morning watching the MacMaster great videos and entertainment Lee 👏👏👍

[@TheMacMaster]

Thanks TC.

[@Topcat002]

@@TheMacMaster Thank you Lee for a brilliant KZbin channel 👍👍I wish I had the guts to start my own channel but I'm very camera shy I watch you and think to myself I can do that 🤔 but I can't 🫣

[@NNC93]

Moans about not taking card payments then goes to the other Indian and only spends 38€ anyway don’t tell me the other was going to be much more 😂😂

[@TimK2646]

Onwards my friend, that stone structure to your left from 0:12 reminds you of anything. Chat Up Lines are gr8. I cannot believe you went for a RUBY in Spain? OMG I guessed 40 Euros before end of vid.

[@anthonybelham1466]

It's not a McMaster video if he ain't having a WHINGE. How much he has changed over the last 3 year's😂😂

[@clarea1801]

I agree Lee, I want to eat somewhere that does cash and card.

[@rogermonk8795]

The menu was enormous, which should cause suspicion as to the quality

[@stevendavies6209]

Avoid restaurants with a big menu, all you will have is frozen food you can do at home.

[@PaulCowcher]

They even take Scottish notes in Benidorm!! If anyone refuses in England, call the police. Any store will soon be put right

[@NeilusNihilus]

Anything with 'Sterling' on it has to be accepted.

[@PaulCowcher]

@@NeilusNihilus I know. Lee does not!

[@TheMacMaster]

It does not have to be accepted. Look up Black Belt Barrister on KZbin. No it doesn't.

[@TheMacMaster]

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[@PaulCowcher]

@@TheMacMaster Fair enough. But sit dpwn, eat an £80 meal and see if they refuse them!

[@catherineturner2839]

You make the choice to attend. some places in the UK are cash only. I don't like carrying cash with me but acceot it if an establishment wants cash. I would not trash a place for it

[@SteveJohn-w9q]

Cash only, means no taxes paid.

[@kevinhampson1371]

Cash is king

[@hornslane]

Manekin Pis, a famous statue in Brussells!!

[@blackberrythorns]

so you've worked out that ev's are about control but you haven't worked out that electronic payments are about control... one day you'll engage in wrongthink and your cards will be turned off. plus you don't want the banking charges, you want businesses to absorb those charges on every transaction.

[@maddley5412]

Would you have walked if it was card only it would have been fine the other way around lee wouldn't it .

[@TheMacMaster]

Easy answer. Card only. I'd have had the funds whatever and not carrying large. Amounts of csshe around to get mugged.

[@pj1043]

@@TheMacMaster you can still get mugged they will just take your credit card instead. Then where will you be. Scammers can steal your credit card details by carrying a portable scanner & by standing next to you as well without you knowing it too. These days scammers are getting very creative on how to scam people.

[@demigog9523]

​​@@TheMacMasterAt least you know how much you could lose, when you carry cash, unless you have a prepaid card of course. With contactless payments a lot more can be stolen, than the amount of cash you carry. As happened to GeoffBuysCars recently.

[@TheMacMaster]

My card will not work if it's not with me as it's location based. I can also cancel it online and also only load it with a certain amount of cash. REVOLUT!!! TOTAL CONTROL!

[@demigog9523]

@@TheMacMaster Ah so yours is a prepaid card, like I mentioned, but I also noticed that you had enough cash on you anyway. Your bill at the other Indian restaurant came to €32 something and you said earlier that you had €60 in cash, on you. So what was this really about?

[@roadrunnerj]

Wow lee weather looks very nice compared to the UK cloudy for days with rain

[@stephendavenport1414]

Used to go on holiday to Belgium in the 70s. Went to Meli Park in Belgium a couple of tim3s and it appeared to be a symbol representing a part of Belgium. They had this large statue at the entrance of a little boy who appeared to wee on people entering the park.

I remember that in the early 1980s, I thought it was hilarious at the time

[@peterbank3918]

Why not eat Spanish food 🤷‍♂️

[@darrenwarby32]

Because its "crap"

[@donfranktv]

I agree with you Mac - its so annoying when they only accept cash - its hard enough finding an atm these days that dont charge - enjoyed the video

[@S1m0nX386]

I'm in Benidorm this week for the fifth time and leave Thursday. I won't be returning it has gone downhill in my opinion and expensive.

[@Mick-cc4nm]

it's way more expensive than before specially in July/August but still kinda cheap :D

[@BruceThorburn]

LOVED the mixed race Jock! Loved his attitude accent and friendliness! Wow! What a great guy! Like you too Mac but the EV stuff boring but you have taught me not to buy one so thanks. Pay per mile on horizon to catch and Tax everybody so why change to electric? You'd have to be stupid. Lol

[@margaretjohnson1302]

I think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill you'll give yourself high blood pressure

[@susangeoghegan399]

Totally agree with you there making a big thing out of nothing really

[@davelynclutterbuck6643]

You should have the choice of payment like you said 4 covers 1 family depending on age of course could set you back 2/250 euros for a meal. I wouldn't like to walk around with 400 or so euros cash in my pocket.

[@demigog9523]

Yes, but he was a single person, that argument doesn't carry in this situation. Families usually carry enough cash between them. I always do and I carry even more when I take my granddaughters on holiday with me. At least you know how much you could lose, when you carry cash, unless you have a prepaid card of course. With contactless payments a lot more can be stolen, than the amount of cash you carry.

[@tonyw9803]

Belgium waffle/pancake house with the most famous statue in Brussells and using it as their logo!! Really Lee? 😁

[@danieljwoodhouse]

For a 'well travelled' man, he certainly does seem to be missing the basics. The Manneken Pis in Brussels is the most famous statue in the city, and also one of the cities most visited attractions. The statue, which depicts a small boy urinating into a fountain of water, has stood here since approximately 1618. Hope that helps him, whilst eating a Belgium waffle, though the chocolate in Brussels is mental. Gave me heart palpitations!

[@jjolla6391]

a pom in Spain .. and restaurant hopping looking for Indian food ... not to mention American steakhouse? Cor-blimey.

[@deborahhaynes2213]

Manniken Pis is in Brussels just off the main square. He put a fire out by peeing on it. You were outside a Belgian eatery

[@tatts137]

Lee om GUTTED you didnt try india gate. I can promise you its better than cafe india! I do understand you about the cash thing thoigh. Please go back one day and you love it I promise.

[@andysmith3125]

Lee, if your still there try Kathmandu, it's supposed to be lovely food.

[@JanetLittlewood]

Been it's absolutely great best Indian I have ever eaten

[@andysmith3125]

@user-qf5cy2wd9t oh good, arrive tomorrow so will give it a go.

[@elizabethcotton4659]

Loving your travel vids

[@jameshartwig3419]

Loved that video Lee. I watched Alex earlier on her live amazing as usual. So are you bro 👊 best wishes James

[@futureskeletons66669]

"Why is Manneken Pis so famous? The most famous legend claims that the statuette depicts a young boy who saved Brussels from disaster. The enemy was at the gates ready to bring down the city walls with gunpowder. Fortunately, a little boy who happened to be around desperately needed to relieve himself and in doing so he extinguished the fuse" - Google There's a bunch of these places. There's one in Amsterdam that sells giant cones of chips and dips.

[@Pedro-wd1cy]

Cash is king... 90% of my purchases are cash! Use it or we'll all lose it Sorry forgot to add, you're a good bloke, do good shows, keep it up!

[@davidhipperson448]

The choice of cash and card should be offered , a few times shops have ti close due to " technical issues" so cash could still allow trading, cash should be accepted as should card( if the business covers card fee payments) which yiu don't suffer with cash, if internet goes down cash can still keep the business running. You can't say that for the way most things are going with card transactions, both are the best way

[@charlieking6718]

Cash is king 😂I always use cash so it’s not a problem to me.I had my card cloned once over there so I never use it now

[@wurzel1288]

Cash is dying and is a pain in the backside

[@MartySulls]

One of the joys for me when I go to different countries is to sample the local cuisine. In Spain I always go for menu del dia to sample the local fare. I understand its not what you like from your videos. But it's not all about Fish and chips for me. Or a British chicken tika massala. I like to respect the local economy and pay in the way of the locals too. It's not all about being 'British'.

[@paulwright6056]

I completely agree as i find it the height of arragance that anyone would go to another country and complain about the fact that the food suits local tastes and it is not the same as what they are used to in their country.The British are probably the worst in the world for their narrow attitude as most other travellers from other countries are not like that

[@royhardy407]

100% agree !

[@Janet-v7v]

Cash use it or loose it

[@DarrenS-q4v]

I've got an old Spanish 2,000 peseta note. I'll bring it with me when we next visit in January. See if Café India will accept it 🤣

[@shanemckenzie9382]

With cyber crime on the rise I would not leave the house with no cash reserve

[@p24hrsmith]

What! you don't know about the Rude boy of Brussels weeing in the fountain ??? Only 1 of the most famous statues in the world. So not surprising its a symbol on a Belgian waffle place

[@danieljwoodhouse]

Time for the MacMaster to spread his wings, jump on a bus to a train station, get to Barcelona and then onwards to Madrid! Could go even further and jump on the train to Lisbon!! Make a trip of it!

[@steve19721]

They gave u a free beer then u walked out lol how cheeky is tht

[@louisstennes3]

Nice how you make perfect strangers feel comfortable and smile and have such a nice conversation. It is a talent few have. I think one of the troubles in finding places that people recommend is that their name for the place is different from the real place.