After being 'locked down' for almost six months, the Karnataka government has allowed bars, pubs, night clubs and micro-breweries in the state to serve alcohol from 1 September.
Restaurants attached with bars, which reopened earlier in June, were allowed to serve only food and not liquor until now. Here’s all you need to know about the new rules.
Who will be allowed to enter?
How will social distancing norms be followed in these places?
Does the government order to sell alcohol at Maximum Retail Price apply to pubs and breweries?
No, the government has said that alcohol can be served only at tables.
This means the order issued earlier allowing establishments to sell alcohol at MRP will no longer be in effect, reported The News Minute.
What are the other guidelines that should be followed by the management?
The bar/pub management should ensure:
Does this mean the dance floors in night clubs are open?
No, guests would not be allowed to use the dance floor within the area to avoid crowding.
Which other states are reopening bars and pubs?
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