There are certain days when you simply cannot get a drop of alcohol. There is no sorcery by these are dry days in a year when liquor shops and bars are prohibited from selling alcohol in India. Be it Indian festivals such as Maha Shivaratri or the three national holidays, dry days keep the alcohol lovers, dry and wry. Our tipsy friends dread the word dry days like no other! It is advisable for the 'lovers of bottle' and 'holders of glass' to equip themselves and have ready stock for such days. After all, drinking at home isn't really a bad idea when one can't go out for a drink. To the rescue of all those who do not want to give the bottle a miss on dry days, there are 'heavenly places' in Mumbai and Delhi where one can beat the 'dry' blues. These special spots serve liquor apart from the five-star hotels all over the country on dry days. Which are the Dry Days of 2018 in India: Check Complete List with Dates When Alcohol is Not For Sale.

1) MRP- My Regular Place, Dadar East, Mumbai

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Located in Dadar East, MRP is a favorite among patrons for the value on money it offers on its food and drink. Good ambiance and a four-star property is an icing on the cake. It is known for its cocktails and soothing atmosphere. One can also visit during happy hours to avail benefits, however the happy hours on dry days may be altered but one can get alcohol on dry days nonetheless. Address: 20, Dharamputra, Pritam Estate, Dadar East.

2) Baroke, Grant Road, Mumbai

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If any of your important days happen to coincide with a dry day, you can still throw a party courtesy to this restaurant in Grant Road. Not only does it provide liquor on dry days, but also remind one of the old days courtesy to its decor. With good food and exotic cocktails on offer, this is a must visit even on regular days. Address: Hotel Krishna Palace, 96/98, Sleater Road, Nana Chowk, Grant Road.

3) Amanzi Sky Deck and Bar, Bandra, Mumbai

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Bandra is home to some of the biggest Bollywood stars but it also has a pretty impressive list of places to dine out and 'chill'. Amanzi Sky Deck and Bar is a rooftop bar overlooking a pool and is a delight for the suburban crowds. Address: 164, 3rd Floor, C'est La Vie, Hill Road, Bandra West.

4) Shree Sai Prasad, Andheri, Mumbai

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If you want to find liquor without hurting your pockets, then Shree Sai Prasad in Andheri is the palce where you should be. However, it doesn't allow one to drink on its premises and one has to do with parcel facility. But still, what more can one ask for if one has run out of liquor. It also serves spicy (Indian) chinese food to complement the drinks. Address: Gundavali Goutahan Service Road, Near Shridhar Auto, Marol.

5) Alfredo, Juhu, Mumbai

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Alfredo is famous for its authentic pizzas and is a favorite spot for the pizza lovers. A bit expensive but totally worth it. But we haven't mentioned it here just for the pizzas, Alfredo also serves liquor on dry days and has a long menu to support its billing. Address: 5, Next to Temple Flower, King’s International Hotel, Juhu Tara Road.

If you live in Delhi, it is a little difficult to get alcohol on dry days. However, five star hotels serve alcohol in the national capital on dry days also. And luckily, Delhi has no dearth of five-star hotels. Residents of national capital can also travel to Gurugram and Noida to booze, as they fall in two separate states, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh respectively.

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