This Bengaluru Eatery Bans Meetings; Charges ₹1000 Per Extra Hour

It’s common to see diners lingering long after they’ve finished their meals and drinks, occupying tables while others wait for a seat. While hospitality is important, such practices can impact business. In what looks like a step to avoid this, a Bengaluru eatery has banned meetings at its restaurant and now charges ₹1,000 for every extra hour. Here’s what happened.

Madurai Idly Shop In Bengaluru Bans Long Meeting

saw this notice posted at an eatery in BLR pic.twitter.com/nnEpjPjRjg

— Shobhit Bakliwal (@shobhitic) January 25, 2026

With its thriving startup ecosystem and remote work culture, Bengaluru’s cafés have become more than just places to eat and drink. Many people now work, network, and spend hours at eateries, often impacting the business of restaurants like Madurai Idly Shop.

X user @shobhitic recently shared a photo of a signboard displayed inside the popular Bengaluru eatery. The notice read, “No meetings allowed. Meetings lasting more than one hour will be charged ₹1,000 per hour.” The post quickly sparked an online discussion. In the caption, he wrote, “Saw this notice posted at an eatery in BLR.” When a user asked which eatery it was, he replied, “Madurai Idly.”

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Netizens React To This Rule

The signboard has since drawn significant attention online, garnering thousands of views and hundreds of reactions. Many users shared their opinions on the rule and discussed why eateries are being forced to take such measures. Here’s what people had to say.

“Bangalore eateries have some of the quirkiest rules and regulations, some seemingly made up just because…love them,” one user commented.

One netizen pointed out, “You will never see such notices in pubs and bars. There is a lesson here :)”

“Eat fast and vacate the table,” one of the comments wisely said.

Another one commented, “Have seen this in so many eateries and cafes–people will sit, chat for hours and not buy any drinks or food. Feel sorry for cafe owners.”

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Cover Image Courtesy: X/@shobhitic