Kolkata: Bars-cum-cum-restaurant and club-clubs are happy on Monday after further relaxation announcements in night limiting until midnight from February 16.
For bars and clubs, this almost returned to pre-pandemic days.
President of the Association of East Indian hotels and restaurants (Hraei), Sudesh Poddar, who is the owner of Songhai, Manthan and MS Bar and Lounge, said that the closing time of the usual bar was 12.
“If someone wants a bar to stay open, the person must pay additional fees .
Now we will get almost that time, although there may be a difference of 15-20 minutes, “he added.
The owner of Peter Cat, Mocambo and Peter Hu, Nitin Kothari also felt that the new timing would help the restaurant get back normal footsteps of customers.
“Nightclubs will also benefit greatly after this because their business starts at 10pm,” he said.
Debaditya Chaudhury, Managing Director of Chowman, Oudh 1590 and Chapter 2, said, “Relaxation occurs as a big help for us because we can keep our meal until 11pm.” Director of Aminia, Kabir Azhar, said that this new rule meant the commencement of pre-covid time for them.
Heritage and new city clubs are also happy with their orders.
Calcutta Rowing club secretary, Chandan Roychowdhury, said it was a positive development.
“We hope footsteps will rise now.
It’s low because of timings.
After we started following a new timing, it was definitely better,” he added.
The operation of the Princeton Club manager, Sanjay Karmakar said that from Wednesday it will open until 11:45 a.m.