Bengaluru pub industry crisis: Over 40 closures in 2024 amid soaring costs and falling footfalls

Bengaluru’s pub culture is declining, with over 40 pubs closing due to high operational costs, a drop in partygoers, and government-imposed price hikes. Pub owners are seeking financial relief and streamlined processes to cope with these challenges. The industry, already burdened by rising costs and competition, faces a tough road to recovery.

Bengaluru pub industry crisis: Over 40 closures in 2024 amid soaring costs and falling footfalls
Bengaluru’s pub culture is declining, with over 40 pubs closing due to high operational costs, a drop in partygoers, and government-imposed price hikes. Pub owners are seeking financial relief and streamlined processes to cope with these challenges. The industry, already burdened by rising costs and competition, faces a tough road to recovery.