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No Alcohol in February

roma

2012-01-23 11:03:25

I've just heard from a friend in Goa and he's heard that there are elections in February and there will be no sales of alcohol for a three week period.

I know in the past there have been alcohol free days during elections but three weeks??

Does anybody know whether this is just one of those exaggerated Goan stories or is there some truth in there somewhere?

We fly Wednesday so this is serious !!

Papa

2012-01-23 12:48:29

Re: No Alcohol in February

Roma,

Alcohol bans usually occur on the day of the election and the day of counting.

I think this year the elections are on 3rd of March.

We will be there then and I am not in the slightest bit concerned.

Never had aproblem getting a drink on election days.

Remember this is Goa.

Papa

Donna B

2012-01-23 13:10:24

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I have heard that the dry days are from 18:00hrs on 1st March - 18:00hrs 3rd March for the elections and then again on 6th March (Midnight until 18:00 so just during the day) for the count. I'm hoping that this is correct as this is when I will be there, what with this and the 10 bed per shack saga!!!!

Donna B
xx

Rebel Sue

2012-01-23 13:20:14

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We were there a couple of years back and the elections were on. I think the alcohol ban only lasted 3 days but as Papa said we managed to get a drink ok. The only place we couldnt get one was in a restaurant in the North. It was funny actually, we had been out for the evening and the guy in the place offered us all a drink at the end of the meal, so you can imagine our faces lightening up, then he came back and said "Oh I am so sorry I forgot about the alcohol ban" Damn and blast

Sue

KJF

2012-01-23 14:29:42

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A lot of the bigger hotels were very strict about the no alcohol rule 2 years ago. We were at the Marinha Dourada and the bar was closed for 3 days, no beer at Mackies although quite a few bought plenty from the little off license next to Mojo's the day before the ban started.(even Mojo's was closed). There was also the option of the mini bar in your fridge, to be honest I can understand the rule being in place for Indian nationals but it seems daft to punish tourists but mind you India are tops when it comes to daft rules......Keith

Fritz

2012-01-23 16:43:05

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Always been able to get an alcoholic drink during elections but it comes in a tea cup instead of a glass :shush

Basically just be discreet......

Dave10

2012-01-23 16:54:48

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What a sad lot some of us Brits are that we cannot go a couple of days with alcohol.

noggin

2012-01-23 17:40:11

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Cannot go couple of days....!!!!
Some of us find it hard to go a couple of hours. :rofl

janefulton

2012-01-24 09:02:40

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well said noggin :cheers

silentman

2012-01-24 10:48:23

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There appears to be some truth in what has been said we have just moved to Majorda and the little bar we go in only had kingfisher strong yesterday and said they where having problems getting supplys, they have been told by the police to close at 10.30pm, also the wine shop is closed today, however the shacks and restaurants don't appear to have any shortage

Prettypollycat

2012-01-24 13:50:28

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I read on Tripadvisor that South Goa that all "liquor shops, bar and restaurants, food joints, shacks, etc located in South Goa to be closed by 11pm from January 25 up to February 5 and strictly by 10pm from February 6 till the completion of elections."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Close-liquor-shops-bars-by-11pm-from-Jan-25/articleshow/11607690.cms

It seems you won't be able to get a lime soda or sit and enjoy a late meal in South Goa for the best part of 6 weeks as everywhere will be closed.

So it's not just people who fancy a tipple who will be affected (or possibly be classed as 'sad lots').

I wonder if North Goa will jump on the (band)wagon and decree the same.

Rebel Sue

2012-01-24 13:53:01

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Oh blimey we go to the South on the 10th March hope it will be over by then

janefulton

2012-01-24 14:46:13

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it better be sue we go on 3rd march!! :think

aarond

2012-01-24 18:02:08

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we are in the south from Feb 8th to Feb 18th :que

annx

Rebel Sue

2012-01-25 08:21:52

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Ha Ha I hope so too Jane, otherwise I can see a lot of suitcases being overweight with bottles.

Sue

noggin

2012-01-25 11:09:45

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Hi all

i cannot see what the problem is closing at 10pm/11pm..... :que

For quite a few years when we started going to Goa...EVERYTHING was closed by 10pm....
You could walk down the middle of the main road in Calangute at 10pm and not come across a single vehicle...
Very quiet.... :tup

Solution.....start your evening earlier.... :cheers

Papa

2012-01-25 13:15:55

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Precisely Noggin,

And end it with a nightcap on your balcony.

Papa

Donna B

2012-01-25 13:55:14

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I'm usually in bed by 11pm so suits me fine!!

24 sleeps left for me then I'm off :tup

Donna B
X

aarond

2012-01-25 16:26:46

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Love our nightcaps to end the day, on the balcony

annx

The Preacher

2012-01-25 23:47:15

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Received email today, off Mr Hardip Paul, owner of JJs Guest House telling me his manager at the guest house informed of the alcohol ban this morning, he wasn't specific with times, and dates,he apologised for the situation, and also said due to him having a large communal area for alcohol consumption, it is going to be a disaster for his new restaurant. (Friends i presume), iv'e asked if he could let me know times and dates of ban, and i will put it on here if or when he does. :yikes

Can anyone else be more specific about dates/times.

Thanks
The Preacher

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