While Delhi and Noida are still waiting for the extension of the 10 pm deadline, restaurants and bars in Gurgaon had a busy weekend – the first weekend after the Haryana government lifted the time restrictions and now restaurants and bars in Gurgaon The bar is allowed to remain open. till 1 o’clock. Although most outlets decided to close for the day at midnight on August 14, keeping in mind that it was the Independence Day weekend, the number of customers at most of the outlets in Gurgaon was much better than when they were again were opened from lockdown This year (in June). “Though we are doing good business over the weekend in Gurgaon, this weekend saw an increase of around 20% in footfall. There were two reasons why it was the Independence Day weekend when most families plan to go out. Second, most outlets can remain open after 11 pm and were able to accommodate a higher number of guests,” informs Kabir Suri, owner of Mamagotto, Foxtrot and Dhaba in Gurgaon.
‘Extended time helps us adhere to social distancing norms better’
The major nightlife spots of Gurgaon – Cyber Hub, Sector 29 and 32nd Milestone saw an increase in the number of people queuing outside restaurants. Restaurant owners say that since last week was the first week they were running operations without any time restrictions, many guests are still not aware of the change in timings. “Many guests were still not aware of the timing, but that was fine too. We were able to accommodate more guests, better maintain social distancing norms and follow all covid Safety norms irrespective of operating at 50% seating capacity. This is because we can move tables twice during dinner hours- which means we can accommodate one set of guests in the time of around 8.30-10.30 and the other from around 10.30 to midnight. can,” says SAGA Vishal Anand, owner of the cafe, Golf Course Road. Stavok in Golf Course Road Extension and Pa Pa Ya in Sector 56, Gurgaon.
‘There is an overwhelming response from the diners, a large number of guests are also coming from Delhi’
Restaurateurs say that though the number of guests at their outlets is increasing, it is good to see guests collaborating with them to ensure that all COVID safety norms are being followed. “The response from patrons in Gurgaon has been overwhelming and it is good to see that most of them now make reservations before coming to avoid crowds and queues at the entrance of restaurants. As outlets in Delhi are still allowed to remain open only till 10 pm, over the weekend many guests from the capital, who wanted to stay out till late, flocked to bars and pubs in Gurgaon,” said Joy Singh, owner, Yeti-The Himalayan Kitchen Cross Point Mall And Way to Cyber Hub in Gurgaon. Arjun Sagar Gupta, Proprietor, The Piano Man Jazz Club On the 32nd milestone, he adds, “Since it was the Independence Day weekend, we could have been open till Saturday midnight, but the extended time is a very positive step and we are getting very encouraging response from the guests.”
Demand for al-fresco dining, safety standards now a priority for diners
For diners, it is now a priority to adhere to safety measures at any outlet when they step out for weekend outings. “This year after the lockdown, this was the first weekend when my friends and I decided to step out for a drink in a bar. Before reserving a spot, we wanted to make sure we found an outlet with alfresco seating. As we are just starting to go out, I think we still need to be responsible for following social distancing norms and I think outdoor places are safe,” says Gurgaon resident Subhash Arora , who went out with his friends to Cyber Hub last weekend. Sonam Chopra, who went out with her family for her birthday celebration, says, “Earlier we used to try new places, but this time we are choosing to visit only two-three places which we have been doing this year after the lockdown. had gone before. This is just to make sure the safety norms are being followed at the place we choose to eat and we also like places where we are told that the staff is fully Vaccinated.
‘Extended time helps us adhere to social distancing norms better’
The major nightlife spots of Gurgaon – Cyber Hub, Sector 29 and 32nd Milestone saw an increase in the number of people queuing outside restaurants. Restaurant owners say that since last week was the first week they were running operations without any time restrictions, many guests are still not aware of the change in timings. “Many guests were still not aware of the timing, but that was fine too. We were able to accommodate more guests, better maintain social distancing norms and follow all covid Safety norms irrespective of operating at 50% seating capacity. This is because we can move tables twice during dinner hours- which means we can accommodate one set of guests in the time of around 8.30-10.30 and the other from around 10.30 to midnight. can,” says SAGA Vishal Anand, owner of the cafe, Golf Course Road. Stavok in Golf Course Road Extension and Pa Pa Ya in Sector 56, Gurgaon.
‘There is an overwhelming response from the diners, a large number of guests are also coming from Delhi’
Restaurateurs say that though the number of guests at their outlets is increasing, it is good to see guests collaborating with them to ensure that all COVID safety norms are being followed. “The response from patrons in Gurgaon has been overwhelming and it is good to see that most of them now make reservations before coming to avoid crowds and queues at the entrance of restaurants. As outlets in Delhi are still allowed to remain open only till 10 pm, over the weekend many guests from the capital, who wanted to stay out till late, flocked to bars and pubs in Gurgaon,” said Joy Singh, owner, Yeti-The Himalayan Kitchen Cross Point Mall And Way to Cyber Hub in Gurgaon. Arjun Sagar Gupta, Proprietor, The Piano Man Jazz Club On the 32nd milestone, he adds, “Since it was the Independence Day weekend, we could have been open till Saturday midnight, but the extended time is a very positive step and we are getting very encouraging response from the guests.”
Demand for al-fresco dining, safety standards now a priority for diners
For diners, it is now a priority to adhere to safety measures at any outlet when they step out for weekend outings. “This year after the lockdown, this was the first weekend when my friends and I decided to step out for a drink in a bar. Before reserving a spot, we wanted to make sure we found an outlet with alfresco seating. As we are just starting to go out, I think we still need to be responsible for following social distancing norms and I think outdoor places are safe,” says Gurgaon resident Subhash Arora , who went out with his friends to Cyber Hub last weekend. Sonam Chopra, who went out with her family for her birthday celebration, says, “Earlier we used to try new places, but this time we are choosing to visit only two-three places which we have been doing this year after the lockdown. had gone before. This is just to make sure the safety norms are being followed at the place we choose to eat and we also like places where we are told that the staff is fully Vaccinated.
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