Party back in Sector 29, everyone rejoices

The revelry is back in Gurgaon’s sector 29 after several bars and pubs were given approval to serve liquor earlier this week. The decision came after the distance of these restaurants was measured and found to be more than 500 meters from the National Highway, as necessitated by the Supreme Court ruling.

For some, the upbeat mood was about their hangout zone being back; for others, it meant they got to retain their jobs. Harangad Singh, executive chef, Prankster, says, “It’s been a month that we had to stop serving liquor. Glad to have the clients back and have our jobs saved.”

Ashwini Chaudhary, owner of Walking Street, says, “150 people work with me. After the ruling, I had asked my staff to look for jobs since the business was dismal. Thank God for getting the life back at the restro, hope nothing goes wrong from here.”

The restaurant’s DJ, Navneet, “I’ve been working at this place for two years and didn’t want to leave. But, there were no jobs in this area, especially due to the uncertainty after the ruling. But now that we have the license, I am relieved.”

After a clean-chit from the authorities, something that those in Cyber hub still await, restaurants are now offering discounts to woo back guests. “We want them to know we are back. We are considering offers such as extended happy hours, and campus parties,” says Inderjit Banga, owner of Prankster. “Besides discounts, we are planning activities, and live gigs,” informs Chaudhary.

The party-goers are rejoicing. “We look forward to Fridays again, and enjoying a drink with friends after work” says Surbhi Dua, a corporate trainer. Akshay Sharma, a Gurgaon-blogger says, “We’re already making plans to party at our favourite hangout spot after 25 long days.”

We are glad to have the clients back and have our jobs saved HARANGAD SINGH, EXECUTIVE CHEF

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