Is beer widely available in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ?

philip007 · Jun 10th, 2009, 16:13

Hi IM's

Will be visiting Amtirsar early Oct and i just wondered if beer is widely available in bars and restaurants in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ?

Many thanks for any help.

Philip

sdmonline · Jun 11th, 2009, 19:34

Its not allowed near the religious places, though available at places otherwise. Try Crystal restaurant, it has good cuisine and serves liquor at the dining area.

costaguana · Jun 11th, 2009, 20:04

The Grand Hotel (near the Railway Station) has a half-decent bar with Kingfisher on tap. It's been a couple years since I was there, however...

into.the.wild · Jun 13th, 2009, 00:17

hey philip!
Amritsar, my friend, is in the state of Punjab which has the largest consumption of liquor in the country. so i dont think u'd find any difficulty finding beer.

OrangeStreet · Jun 17th, 2009, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by philip007

Hi IM's

Will be visiting Amtirsar early Oct and i just wondered if beer is widely available in bars and restaurants in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ?

Many thanks for any help.

Philip

Believe you me, Drinking is a religion in itself to us punjabis

Chak de fatte.

nikhilsegel · Jun 17th, 2009, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by philip007

Hi IM's

Will be visiting Amtirsar early Oct and i just wondered if beer is widely available in bars and restaurants in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ?

Many thanks for any help.

Philip

Philip ...

Thanks for my morning Laugh !! Was actually LAUGHING out loud and had people in the office look at me strange

Beer and Whiskey is available at every street corner in Punjab in COPIOUS quantities ..

I am sure that they could fill a pool for you and you could swim in it !!

Don't stress it .. enough available!!

philip007 · Jun 18th, 2009, 08:50

Hi guys,

Many thanks for all the replies. Much reasured !!!

Hope you enjoyed my post nikhilsegch !!!

Cheers.

Philip

AnishK · Jun 18th, 2009, 09:52

This thread reminds me of a line in the film Dev D. The main character asks his Punjabi driver if he drinks liquor. The driver responds "Like a fish". I think this would be a common sentiment among Punjabis, especially those not extremely religious.

Also, Punjab is home to the Patiala peg; almost double the size of a regular shot/glass of liquor.

Bottoms up!

nikhilsegel · Jun 18th, 2009, 11:58

Loved it Philip,
Have a blast in Punjab!

into.the.wild · Jun 25th, 2009, 16:48

Although the thread responses have stopped coming, i couldnt stop myself from posting this news headline i read in Chandigarh Tribune a few days back:

Liquor addiction spreading in Punjab and Chandigarh: City has more liquor vendors than all govt medical dispensaries and high schools combined.

Jun 10th, 2009, 16:13	#1
philip007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 150	Is beer widely available in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ? Hi IM's Will be visiting Amtirsar early Oct and i just wondered if beer is widely available in bars and restaurants in Amritsar or not - for religious reasons ? Many thanks for any help. Philip

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sdmonline Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 12	Its not allowed near the religious places, though available at places otherwise. Try Crystal restaurant, it has good cuisine and serves liquor at the dining area. __________________ Regards, Sundeep

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costaguana a vagabond of sorts Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 205	The Grand Hotel (near the Railway Station) has a half-decent bar with Kingfisher on tap. It's been a couple years since I was there, however...

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into.the.wild Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Punjab Posts: 2	hey philip! Amritsar, my friend, is in the state of Punjab which has the largest consumption of liquor in the country. so i dont think u'd find any difficulty finding beer.

Jun 18th, 2009, 08:50	#7
philip007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 150	Hi guys, Many thanks for all the replies. Much reasured !!! Hope you enjoyed my post nikhilsegch !!! Cheers. Philip

Jun 18th, 2009, 09:52	#8
AnishK Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago-->Mumbai Posts: 11	This thread reminds me of a line in the film Dev D. The main character asks his Punjabi driver if he drinks liquor. The driver responds "Like a fish". I think this would be a common sentiment among Punjabis, especially those not extremely religious. Also, Punjab is home to the Patiala peg; almost double the size of a regular shot/glass of liquor. Bottoms up!

Jun 18th, 2009, 11:58	#9
nikhilsegel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,108	Loved it Philip, Have a blast in Punjab!

Jun 25th, 2009, 16:48	#10
into.the.wild Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Punjab Posts: 2	Although the thread responses have stopped coming, i couldnt stop myself from posting this news headline i read in Chandigarh Tribune a few days back: Liquor addiction spreading in Punjab and Chandigarh: City has more liquor vendors than all govt medical dispensaries and high schools combined.