Karen's Diner is coming to Portsmouth: Tables being booked for Drift Southsea date as unhelpful staff issue 'advice' - how to get tickets

Tables at the ‘rudest restaurant in the world’ are being booked up as unhelpful staff at Karen’s Diner offer ‘advice’ to customers who want to grab themselves tickets for its visit to Portsmouth.
By Kelly Brown
Published 23rd Mar 2023, 12:14 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2023, 12:14 BST
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The restaurant, which prides itself on providing customers with the worst service possible, is coming to the city as part of its UK tour and it has now been announced that it will be hosted at Drift Southsea from July 28 to 30 when the Palmerston Road venue will be transformed into a traditional diner providing a menu filled with New York style food.

It takes its name from the internet reference to ‘Karen’ being used to describe an obnoxious, and entitled woman who frequently wants to speak to the manager and is described as an interactive and absurdly fun experience in which the waiters are required to be less than accommodating to their customers.

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Don't go expecting a warm welcome or a smile from the waiters at Karen's DinerDon't go expecting a warm welcome or a smile from the waiters at Karen's Diner
Don't go expecting a warm welcome or a smile from the waiters at Karen's Diner

With tickets being snapped up, the ‘helpful’ staff at Karen’s Diner – in character – have issued some question and answer assistance to would-be customers, which says:

What’s on the menu?

KARMA. Get served what you deserve at Karen’s Diner. If it’s good enough for Eddie Hall to Davina McCall, from Kerry Katona to Denise van Outen, it’s good enough for you.

Do I need to book?

How many times? Obviously you need to book – one ticket per person.

Are kids allowed?

Preferably before 5pm and keep them under control. If one starts screeching, manage the noise or leave. Oh, and if you’re worried about us being nice to them you’re probably better off staying home.

Can I book for a group?

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There’s nothing we love more than a BUNCH of Karen’s. We don’t offer group discounts (who do you think you are..) so just make your booking online like everyone else.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

Karen does, but she’s not happy about it. If your name is Karen and you are ordering a vegan burger, you must be a brave, brave woman. All eyes are on you.

Are there any rules to follow?

Although we love to see some Karens, everywhere has rules these days (duh) so either follow them or shut up and get out .. https://www.karensontour.co.uk/rules

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To book tickets for for more information visit the Karen’s Diner website.

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