Clarke Quay clubs call for review of liquor hours

They say sales curbs have hit business hard; mandopop club blames them for its closure

Clarke Quay, described as a 24-hour entertainment zone by its centre manager Adrian Lai, has over 60 restaurants, wine bars and entertainment outlets. These drew 12.3 million visitors last year.
Clarke Quay, described as a 24-hour entertainment zone by its centre manager Adrian Lai, has over 60 restaurants, wine bars and entertainment outlets. These drew 12.3 million visitors last year. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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Nightclubs in Clarke Quay want a review of the rules that shortened the hours for selling liquor in the area, a restriction that mandopop club Shanghai Dolly blamed for its impending closure.

Some of the other nightspots said the rule has hit them hard as well.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 12, 2018, with the headline Clarke Quay clubs call for review of liquor hours. Subscribe