After Virat Kohli’s Exit, Bengaluru’s One8 Commune Shuts Down Due To Regulatory Issues

The famous One8 Commune restaurant in Bengaluru, which was previously co-owned by cricketer Virat Kohli, has now been shut down. Apparently, the restaurant was closed due to specific regulatory and compliance-related requirements pertaining to the building. Here’s everything you need to know about this latest news.

One8 Commune Restaurant In Bengaluru Now Closed

People who used to dine at the One8 Commune restaurant in Bengaluru might be a little disheartened to know that the restaurant has now shut down. The restaurant was previously co-owned by Virat Kohli and was known for its aesthetic ambience, upscale rooftop vibe, and a menu that offered lip-smacking dishes like Dal Dhaba, Soya Haleem, Goan Fish Curry and more. The menu also featured Virat’s favourites like Super Food Salad, Tartar Topped on Avocado, and Mushroom Googly Dim Sums. The restaurant previously enjoyed a lot of popularity among his fans as well.

According to a report by India Today, Virat Kohli has already cut ties with this One8 Commune outlet and withdrawn his brand name from the restaurant located near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Reportedly, he distanced himself after repeated compliance issues and notices over alleged fire safety violations in recent years. Now, the restaurant is facing closure due to regulatory and compliance-related issues.

The official page of @one8.commune took to its official Instagram account to issue a statement. They wrote, “The outlet was shut due to specific regulatory and compliance-related requirements pertaining to the building. These compliances were the responsibility of the building owner and were not fulfilled. At One8 Commune, the safety of our patrons and team is of paramount importance, and we do not compromise on this under any circumstances.” They also wrote, “Any suggestion linking this decision to unpaid dues or financial default on our part is incorrect.” 

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Restaurant Thanked Patrons For Support

The restaurant also thanked the patrons and partners for their continued support in a post on Instagram. According to India Today, the outlet had also received multiple notices from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike for regulatory violations.

Moreover, the restaurant was witnessing declining footfall and significant losses after Virat Kohli’s brand exit.  Cases were also filed against this restaurant in Bengaluru for failing to provide a designated smoking zone on the premises and for operating beyond permitted hours. Let’s just hope the restaurant reopens soon. 

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Have you ever dined at One8 Commune in Bengaluru? How was your experience?

Cover Image Courtesy: Virat Kohli/ Instagram and @one8.commune/ Instagram