How can i find a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol?

Question

We are trying to arrange a night out to a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol as we want to go somewhere that our Asian colleague can join us, somewhere in Lancashire.

Please can anybody help??!!

It is against his religion to eat in an establishment that serves alcohol it's not that he's just bein awkward

Answer 1

Ignore the idiots, I think its nice you doing that.
try doing a goole search for Lancashire non alcohol restaurants. I found quite a few

"If you don’t quite know what you fancy for dinner, Sizzling Palate is a good choice, as the menu features Indian, Chinese and steaks. Under new management, this Bradshawgate eatery recently received a stunning facelift. The ultramodern décor features a water sculpture and space-age lighting. A word to the wise: there’s no alcohol served or permitted here, so you’ll have to get your aperitif at one of the many bars, pubs and clubs nearby. It’s open for lunch daily from noon to 2:30 – a midday buffet is £6 – and open for dinner from 5 to 11."

Blackburn: Shahi Qila

The Sultan of Lancaster - Lancashire, England (Muslin restaurant so may depend on your colleague's religion)

Earth
16 - 20 Turner Street
North Quarter
Manchester
Lancashire
Buddhist restaurant

Answer 2

You didn't say where you live and laws can vary. Generally, if the main source revenue of the place is food, and not booze, you are fine. So a restaurant that serves alcohol is ok. If the main revenue stream is booze, then you may have some restrictions, like you can't enter after 9. The rules are weird.

Answer 3

From memory, there's the Shaki Qila in Blackburn and the Bukhara Restaurant in Preston. I expect the majority of suitable places will serve Indian/Asian cuisine.

If you fancy something a little different you can always go down the alternative route - Green's Restaurant in Didsbury, Manchester (not sure if this is a little out of the way) is unlicenced and serves only vegetarian and "ethical" dishes.

Something to consider, anyway.

Answer 4

I don't think they exist, not in the UK anyway. Do you think if you were in Asia he would go to the trouble of finding you a restaurant which does serve alcohol. They are visiting the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after all and should abide by OUR cultures, just as we would if we were over in their country. Oh and for the record there is no religion on Earth that condemns it's followers for sitting in a restaurant that serves alcohol, that's just silly, i have muslim friends and this is not true.

Answer 5

Why don't you get your friend to pick the restaurant?

To be honest, they should just go to a normal restaurant and your friend shouldn't drink. Why should all but one of your party have someone's religion rammed down their throats. If 9 out of 10 drink, then it's the 1 out of 10 that must deal with it - regardless of the reason (religion, health, alcoholism).

Answer 6

people can be so inconsiderate sometimes,
if you want to take your friend out for dinner to a restaurant where there's no alcohol try the Internet or the yellow pages.
just think about your friend and the lovely night you will have and that's all
or simply ask him where he would like to go it'll be easier for you maybe he knows some good restaurants where they don't serve alcohol.
It's a win/win situation.=-)

Answer 7

If its wrong for him to be in an establishment that serves alcohol, then what is he doing in a country that permits alcohol???
He is being selfish, and will ruin your night out. sorry.
PS:- Why do Asians, including Muslims (like in my local Indian) who own restaurants serve alcohol without any problem???

Answer 8

I have two suggestions:
1) Call your local branch of Alcoholics Anonymous. They might know.

2) Call your local Muslim mosque. Tell them that you have a friend who will not eat at a restaurant that serves alcohol. Add that since you know that Islam forbids the drinking of alcohol, you thought you might call them since they might know of some restaurants that do not serve alcohol.

Answer 9

look up the restaurants on the net or in the phone book. Find an asian inspired restaurant and call then to see if they serve alcohol if it isn't listed on the net or in the phone book.

Answer 10

Harry Ramsdens Fish & Chip Restaurant.

Many newly opened resturants will not have a license for alcohol as they need to have been trading for 6 months before they can apply for the license.