When a bragging contest erupts between two oil magnates at a bar, it’s a win for everyone involved.
A Russian tycoon and his Azerbaijani competitor ended up splurging a staggering £131,000 in their attempt to outshine one another.
Over a span of two-and-a-half hours, they guzzled down the priciest beverages in a high-end London venue, all while unaware of who was racking up the larger bill until last orders were announced at 2:40 am.
The ‘champion’ reveled in his total of £66,778.91p, which surpassed his opponent’s expenditure by £2,500, brandishing his receipt triumphantly and bouncing with excitement.
Both gentlemen left behind over £8,000 each in tips alone.
A witness, 24-year-old Kate Moss, an events manager hailing from south London, noted that it seemed the men, both in their mid-30s, were aiming to impress a group of women seated in the VIP area. She remarked, “It began as playful banter but quickly escalated into a full-blown champagne war.”
She further mentioned, “The other gentleman took it graciously. He just smiled and offered his congratulations.”
A representative from the Kitsch bar located in Mayfair commented, “The two men are acquaintances – but I wouldn’t classify them as close friends.”
Together, they purchased 84 bottles of Dom Pérignon Champagne, each costing £325, alongside 55 bottles of Cristal Champagne, 13 bottles of Krug, two magnums of Belvedere vodka, 14 bottles of water, and a selection of cocktails.
“The majority of the drinks were adorned with sparklers. There were so many of them, it felt like daytime,” the spokesman added.
Sparklers! We wouldn’t dream of spending that much on an entire fireworks display.
