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Bar prices in Chennai 2026 for visitors

fmd_goodThouseef · #beer
I'm in Chennai for a couple of weeks and stopped into Thouseef on a friend's suggestion. The bill came to noticeably more than what the guys at the next table seemed to pay, so I'm trying to work out… I'm in Chennai for a couple of weeks and stopped into Thouseef on a friend's suggestion. The bill came to noticeably more than what the guys at the next table seemed to pay, so I'm trying to work out the actual menu rate for a beer and a peg there in 2026. What do locals typically hand over at a place like this?
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Image birgamerker ·

Settle the bill at the counter, not the table.

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Image janette ·

fair point but check the rate card first so u know what ur actually paying at the counter

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Image marianneri… ·

Counter receipt, itemised, every time.

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Image regine ·

Agreed, but make sure the itemised receipt shows the peg measure, since 60ml versus 30ml is where the markup usually hides.

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Image adelineforstner ·

Ask for the peg rate card, don't order off-menu.

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Image annemarie ·

And check the peg measure in front of you

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Image steffie ·

Right, though the card only lists the standard 60ml peg. Thouseef quietly serves 30ml unless you specify, and the difference at 2026 rates is around 200 rupees a peg. Confirm the measure when you order.

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Image janette ·

the tourist markup is real, ask for the peg rate card

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Image emmibachma… ·

yep, and check the rate card before u sit down

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Image rahel ·

Worth doing that before you order, since the 30ml versus 60ml peg thing catches most visitors out.

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Hotel rates in Chennai 2026 for foreigners?

fmd_goodModern Central Lodge · #lodge #chennai #hotels
Coming to Chennai next month and staying around Modern Central Lodge. Do hotels there charge foreigners a higher rate than locals, and what's the actual going rate for a basic room? Just want to know… Coming to Chennai next month and staying around Modern Central Lodge. Do hotels there charge foreigners a higher rate than locals, and what's the actual going rate for a basic room? Just want to know what to expect before I book.
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Image reginestegemann ·

stayed near there in 2024, the lodges around Modern Central do unofficially quote foreigners a bit higher, maybe 800 to 1200 rupees for a basic non AC room vs 500 to 700 for locals. fwiw the rates are usually negotiable if u pay cash upfront and skip the ones right on the main road.

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Image iris ·

Carry small notes, they rarely have change for a 2000.

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Image nataschaec… ·

Rates have climbed since 2024, so budget closer to 1000 to 1500 for non AC now, and ask about the check out time before paying.

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Image adelina ·

Checkout is 24hrs from check in, not noon.

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Image steffie ·

The main road part matters because those places also add a small commission if you book through any agent.

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Image janette ·

those lodges usually ask for passport copies upfront too so keep one handy & avoid anything quoting per night instead of per day

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Image susan ·

Negotiating works better midweek than weekends, when lodges near the Egmore station side fill up with domestic travellers.

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Image janette ·

cash upfront thing tracks tbh. just double check the room before paying, some of the cheap ones get pretty rough

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Image augustine ·

agreed, though midweek helps too

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Image carmensass… ·

didnt know about the foreigner markup, good to know

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