DulwichFox Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Although not the first Curry House to suggest So.... Swadesh now has a notice in their window saying they will no longer be serving Alcoholic Drinks. They will be serving Fruit Juices, soft drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beer.. Should help to boost trade. I get the feeling certain other outlets may follow suite. Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 But you can bring your own ?That seems to be the rule in Brick Lane where they don't serve. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 What's the reason....doesn't that affect profit massively? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not sure about Swadesh but as Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol some Muslim restaurant owners have been considering the move to not sell alcohol. Some are suggesting bringing your own. Others may well adopt a different rule. We will have to wait and see. Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 There's no indication that you will be able to bring your own to Swadesh, and if the change is for religious reasons then I guess they wouldn't want alcohol drunk on the premises at all?Surely that will be the death knell for Swadesh? Not sure I would drink anywhere where I couldn't get a bottle of Cobra, unless it was head and shoulders above everywhere else - and although I like Swadesh's food, I'm not sure it's sufficiently good to make me want to go teetotal :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBen Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Fox- how will this boost trade? Is it a new owner, if not is he re-interpreting? Maybe they have had their alcohol licence taken away, or just can't afford cost of licence. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 UncleBen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Fox- how will this boost trade?I Jest.. >Is it a new owner,Not sure.. Went there recently for a Take Away.The usual 'Owner'? was not there.> if not is he re-interpreting? Maybe they have had> their alcohol licence taken away, or just can't> afford cost of licence.Do not know. Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I don't think it's a new owner.Apparently last time we were in there they told us they would be stopping selling alcohol.I'd probably had too much Cobra as I don't remember this :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Cost of license? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I think you can lose your licensee status if you're prosecuted for specific offences.Just another one to throw into the growing list of possible reasons.Foxy - why/how do you get the feeling that certain other outlets may follow suite ?I've no problem with alcohol-free curry houses, it'll be just like India ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-640929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Interesting. My experience of booze free curry houses is that they allow you to bring your own. As Muslims, the owners do not sell or condone the consumption of alcohol, but they wont stop those that wish to drink.EDIT .. except at Swadesh. No alcohol allowed at all, just called them. They have alcohol free beer.That's one off the Curry Club rota then. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBen Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Slippery slope . . . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 For a curry houses that is slightly off the beaten track, with occassionally good but patchy food and an ambience that can often be described as subdued, this seems a very strange decision for a business to makeI have no idea what sort of lease they have, but it better be cheap because their takings are about to nosedive Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I guess they are going to rely on their take-away/delivery business.Whether that will be enough to keep them above water, who knows? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Curry House Cull - yes please. ASAP. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeliah Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think it's a positive move myself. Daughter and sibling of alcoholics maybe colours my opinion, but I think alcohol is far too prevalent and in your face.Swadesh not serving booze would help people trying to abstain when they want a night out. At the moment if you want to avoid alcohol on a night out, it's pretty difficult. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I suspect that normally at least one person in the group will want a drink. It's an integral part of our "eating out" culture. Of course there are other "dry" restaurants in London, but they survive because they're either very good or very cheap. Swadesh are neither. I can't see this working out at all.On the positive side, maybe it will make space for something a bit more interesting. ED is crying out for some more imaginative dining options. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-641252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
missse22 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I love Swadesh, but I'm T-Total so it suits me jut fine, my father in law likes a drink so wasn't as impressed lol Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-741985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 KidKruger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > I've no problem with alcohol-free curry houses,> it'll be just like India !xxxxxxOnly parts of India, KK?And even there, they will sometimes sell you alcohol with a meal as long as you aren't visible to others when drinking it, or at least that was my experience.ETA: Come to think of it, maybe restaurants likely to be used by people visiting the area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-742088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rannaghor SE22 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Please try our Indian takeawaywww.rannaghor.netCall us on: 020 8299 4744 | 020 8299 0917 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/31786-alcohol-in-curry-restaurants/#findComment-742131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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