Is Social Bar fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “Social Bar” and What To Do About It (thesocialrestaurant.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published February 1, 2026

Last updated February 1, 2026

1 min read

What is "Social Bar"?

The Social is a cool restaurant that offers delicious food and drinks, perfect for both casual hangouts and special occasions. They also have subscription options, like meal plans or membership perks, which can show up as charges on your bank statement. It's a great way to enjoy your favorite meals regularly without having to reorder each time.

Social Bar: The name of the business where the transaction took place, in this case a bar or social venue.
Location Info: Usually, there may be a location or address following the name, indicating where the Social Bar is located.
Transaction Type: This indicates what kind of transaction took place, like a purchase or payment for services.
Masked Card Number: A series of numbers that typically indicates which card was used, but part of it is hidden for security reasons.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from The Social?

Subscription Services: Some users reported signing up for a membership or subscription that resulted in automatic monthly charges.
Online Orders: Customers may see charges related to food orders placed through the restaurant's website or third-party apps.
Event Reservations: Charges could occur from booking events or private parties at The Social, including deposits or full payments for services.
Delivery Services: Users mentioned being billed for delivery fees when ordering food to be delivered through platforms associated with the restaurant.
Promotional Deals: Some customers encountered unexpected charges after enrolling in deals or promotions that included hidden fees.
Cancelation Fees: Customers reported being charged for cancellations, especially if they failed to cancel within a specified time frame.
Service Charges: A few individuals noted that they were charged additional service fees that were not clearly disclosed before ordering.
Tips or Gratuities: Some users found tips automatically included in the final bill, leading to higher charges than anticipated.
Gift Cards: Charges might appear when using gift cards for purchases, possibly leading to confusion if the remaining balance is unclear.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the thesocialrestaurant.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the thesocialrestaurant.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with thesocialrestaurant.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

The Social Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with The Social's support team.

Phone

The phone is not available.

support@thesocialrestaurant.com

Site

https://thesocialrestaurant.com/contact

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

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What other ways do charges from The Social show up?

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