Haryana Bars to Stay Open Till 1 am, Beer Cheaper Under New Rules

Bars in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Panchkula will soon remain open till 1 am under Haryana's new excise policy which also makes beer and wine cheaper and reduces the licence fees for hotels and restaurants serving liquor.

The bars in these cities now remain open only till midnight. They can extend their closing time by another two hours after 1 am by paying an additional annual licence fee of Rs 10 lakh per hour.

The excise policy for 2020-21 was unveiled Thursday after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The new rules kick in on April 1.