₹1,000 fine for long stays: ‘No Meetings’ rule at Bengaluru hotel sparks online buzz

A notice banning long meetings and warning of a ₹1,000 charge for staying over an hour at a restaurant has gone viral, triggering widespread discussion among social media users.

A photograph showing a restaurant notice that bans meetings and warns customers of a ₹1,000 fine for staying more than one hour has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussion among netizens.

The board displayed at the restaurant clearly states that meetings are not allowed inside the premises. It further warns that if customers sit for more than one hour, especially for meetings, they will be charged ₹1,000 as a penalty.

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According to the notice, many customers usually continue to occupy tables even after finishing their food and drinks. In several cases, people reportedly hold long meetings, which affects table availability and causes inconvenience to other customers waiting for seating.

The viral image was shared by a social media user named Shobhit Bakliwal, who claimed that the photo was taken at a restaurant in Bengaluru. In his post, he mentioned that the image was clicked at a city eatery, without naming the restaurant.

After the image surfaced online, it quickly gained attention and led to intense online discussions. Several users commented that the notice was reportedly seen at a hotel in Indiranagar, one of Bengaluru’s busiest food hubs. However, there has been no official confirmation from the restaurant management so far.

While some social media users supported the rule, citing fair use of space, others questioned whether such restrictions were justified. The viral poster has now become a talking point across platforms, highlighting changing dynamics between customers and restaurants in the city.