Bars

Delhi LG eases licensing norms; bars in 5&4-star hotels to operate 24x7

All restaurants in 5-star and 4-star hotels in Delhi will now be allowed to operate round-the-clock, according to the new licensing norms aimed at boosting the national capital's night economy. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, had in November, set up a high powered committee to ease and facilitate license requirements for restaurants/eateries, and directed it to examine the existing regulations and suggest ways of expediting the licensing processes. After the submission of the report by the committee, it took several rounds of meetings to finally concretise the liberalised regulations, officials said. These will now be sent to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to bring about necessary changes in the new application undertaking and uploaded on the MHA licensing portal. "This is expected to be done in the next three weeks, and come January 26, entrepreneurs in the national capital will be able to avail of this new progressive, business-friendly and liberalised licensing regime in

Goa admin seeks papers of controversial restaurant after another complaint

In fresh twist to row over upscale Goa bar which the Congress has linked with Smriti Irani's daughter, district administration has issued a notice to local village panchayat seeking relevant documents

Tipplers left high and dry as bars, hotels in Delhi refuse alcohol

Earlier in the day, the representatives of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) met Excise department officials to urge them to renew the existing licenses

Omicron spread: Uber-exclusive clubs turn to home deliveries, takeaways

Members had started returning in good numbers before Omicron spoilt the scene

Mumbai restaurants, bars allowed to open till 1.30 am with 50% capacity

'Big relief', says industry association about municipality order that doesn't apply for celebrations tonight

Restaurants urge HC to direct Delhi govt not to interfere with hookah sale

Several restaurants and bars Wednesday urged the Delhi High Court to direct the AAP government and police not to interfere with the sale of herbal flavoured hookahs or take coercive steps.

Delhi govt unveils new excise policy; allows bars to operate till 3 am

The Delhi government on Monday announced the new excise policy for 2021-22, which allows bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants in the national capital to operate till 3 am

Bespoke bars enjoy a spirited biz as home becomes venue for both work, play

The steady sale of liquor across the country despite restrictions helped

A throwback to the days when iconic club Tito's rocked the nights in Goa

FLOW AND EBB: The sale of the iconic club has led to a wave of nostalgia

Punjab eases Covid restrictions; allows opening of bars, pubs from July 1

The Punjab government on Tuesday further eased Covid restrictions, allowing reopening of bars, pubs and taverns with 50 per cent capacity from July 1.

Punjab govt allows opening of bars in hotels, shopping malls, multiplexes

He said the management of such commercial establishments must ensure meticulous compliance of the standard operating procedures issued by the Health Department from time to time

London's stylish hotel lounge, Connaught, named as world's best bar

The irony is that Connaught Bar cannot properly celebrate its victory until December 1, as a new four-week coronavirus lockdown takes effect in the UK

Volume gains ahead for United Breweries, but investors should be cautious

While the September quarter could be another washout, there are some positive triggers which could lead to demand improvement

Bars in hotels, restaurants reopen in Delhi; owners hopeful of revival

Bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants reopened in Delhi on Wednesday after being closed for over 170 days and some of them received a good number of customers on the first day

Re-open eateries and bars in Maharashtra, say bodies, as Delhi blinks

Bars in national capital to welcome guests on Wednesday

Coronavirus update: UP govt allows the operation of clubs, bars in state

The Uttar Pradesh government issued orders for the re-opening of clubs and bars outside the containment zones in the state

Assam coronavirus update: Govt lifts weekend lockdown, night curfew

The Assam government lifted weekend lockdown and night curfew while Covid-19-related restrictions would remain in force in the containment zones until September 30

Diageo full-year sales plunge as demand in bars, restaurants dries up

On Tuesday, the company reported an 8.4% drop in organic sales for the year ended June 30

Andhra govt cancels licenses of all bars; to allot new ones via lottery

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to shut down 40% of the 798 bars in the state

Classy home bars to keep the spirits high at your house-warming party

There is a wide array of barware you can choose from, depending on your taste for aesthetics and your budget