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Inside the permit rooms that shaped Chennais nightlife

Before cocktail menus and rooftop lounges, Chennai drank discreetly. We visit four old-school bars at Maris, Ranjith, Ashoka and Palmgrove, for rasam vada and crab cutlets with loyal regulars. Follow our trail for a taste of permit room history

4 Feb 2026 1:51 pm