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Kolkata Bars Unlock Midnight Merriment on Nabami
17 Oct
Summary
- Several Kolkata bars secured late-closure licenses for Nabami midnight.
- Some establishments chose not to serve liquor until after midnight on Ashtami.
- Park Street saw a 20% increase in footfall compared to last year's puja.
Bars across Kolkata are preparing for increased revelry on Nabami, with many securing late-closure licenses to commence liquor service precisely at midnight. This special allowance permits extended operating hours for Tuesday's festivities.
However, the preceding day, Ashtami, presented a different scenario. Several establishments opted out of late-night operations due to the state government's regulations, which restricted liquor service until after midnight on this particular day.
Despite these staggered service times, businesses like Bar-B-Q on Park Street reported robust activity, serving patrons until 1 am on Saptami and planning to open their bars at midnight for Nabami. WhatsUp Cafe anticipates serving patrons from Monday midnight, capitalizing on pandal-hoppers seeking late-night refreshments.
Overall, the festive period has seen a notable uptick in customer traffic. Park Street, in particular, experienced an unprecedented turnout on Saptami, with footfall exceeding last year's Durga Puja by 20%. This surge is expected to continue, with establishments aiming to surpass previous records.
