Liquor Shops in Ahmedabad (2026) — Complete Area-Wise List of Permit Wine Shops

If you need alcohol in GIFT City or Gandhinagar, the rules differ from Ahmedabad, no retail shops exist inside GIFT City. See our guide to alcohol in GIFT City and Gandhinagar for verified venues and the nearest permit shops.

This page covers authorized permit liquor shops in Ahmedabad only. We do not list shops in Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, or any other Gujarat city. If you are looking for liquor shops in other cities, this guide will not be useful for you.

Gujarat is a dry state. The only legal way to buy alcohol in Ahmedabad is from a government-authorised permit liquor shop or wine shop that holds a valid FL-2 licence. As of 2026, there are 19+ such outlets in Ahmedabad, all located within hotels, and this page lists every one of them.

Quick Area Finder. Ahmedabad Liquor Shops by Location

Before You Visit. The Permit Requirement

Every permit liquor shop in Ahmedabad requires you to present a valid liquor permit before you can make a purchase. There is no exception.

Who is eligible for a permit:
– Non-residents of Gujarat visiting the state
– Foreign tourists with a valid passport and visa
– NRIs with a foreign passport
– Hotel guests at 3-star and above properties

Gujarat residents are generally not eligible, except those with a doctor-prescribed health permit.

How to apply: Visit the Gujarat E-Permit Portal at eps.gujarat.gov.in. Register, upload your ID (passport or government ID), add your hotel booking or flight ticket as proof of stay, and pay the fee online.

Permit fee: ₹70 for Indian visitors. Free for foreign nationals.

Validity: 7 days from issue date. Can be renewed up to 3 times (maximum 28 days total).

Important: You must apply within 4 days of arriving in Gujarat. After that, you cannot get a visitor permit for that trip.

Once approved, print the confirmation and take it to any authorised shop in Ahmedabad. The excise inspector at the shop verifies your documents and issues a physical permit stamp. Only then can you purchase.

Permit Liquor Shop Timings in Ahmedabad

All authorised permit shops in Ahmedabad follow the same government-mandated hours:

Opening hours: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (most begin closing around 7:00 PM in practice)

Closed on: Every Sunday, the 2nd Saturday of each month, and all government holidays (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, Holi, and other declared holidays)

Lunch break: Some shops close briefly between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM

For the shortest queues, visit on a weekday afternoon between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Weekly Purchase Quota

Every permit holder in Gujarat is subject to a fixed weekly purchase limit:

• Hard liquor (whisky, vodka, rum, gin): 1 bottle of 750 ml
• Beer: 13 cans (500 ml each), OR 20 pints (330 ml each), OR 10 big bottles (650 ml each)
• Wine: 3 bottles of 750 ml each

Alcohol must be transported in the boot (trunk) of your vehicle, not in the passenger compartment. Consumption is allowed only in private spaces such as your hotel room. Public consumption anywhere in Ahmedabad is a criminal offence.

All Authorized Permit Liquor Shops in Ahmedabad. Area-Wise

Khanpur

Cama Hotels

One of the oldest and most well-known permit liquor shops in Ahmedabad. Located on Khanpur Road in the heritage part of the city, Cama Hotel has a dedicated wine shop on its premises carrying both domestic and imported alcohol brands.

Address: Khanpur Road, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 2560 1234
Email: [email protected]

Sarovar Portico (formerly Hotel Rivera)

Previously known as Hotel Rivera, this property on Bhavan’s College Road in Khanpur now operates under the Sarovar Portico brand. It has a government-authorised liquor shop stocked with domestic and foreign brands.

Address: Bhavan’s College Road, Khanpur, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 2560 1100
Email: [email protected]

Ellisbridge & Mithakhali

Hotel Inder Residency

Located behind Madhuvan Tower in the Ellisbridge area, Hotel Inder Residency has a permit wine shop. The Ellisbridge–Madalpur location is accessible for visitors staying in central Ahmedabad.

Address: Behind Madhuvan Tower, Madalpur, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 2656 5222
Email: [email protected]

Hotel Nalanda

Located at Mithakhali Six Roads near Lions Hall, Hotel Nalanda is an authorised liquor store in the Ellisbridge vicinity. Visitors can purchase foreign liquor here with a valid permit.

Address: Mithakhali Six Roads, Near Lions Hall, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 2887 1486
Email: [email protected]

CG Road & Navrangpura

Hotel President

Hotel President on CG Road, opposite the Municipal Market in Navrangpura, is one of the most popular permit liquor shops in Ahmedabad. Its central CG Road location makes it easily accessible from most parts of the city.

Address: C.G. Road, Opp. Municipal Market, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 2646 7575
Email: [email protected]

Ashram Road

St Laurn Hotel

St Laurn Hotel on Ashram Road in Juna Wadaj has a dedicated permit liquor shop within its premises. Convenient for visitors staying in the Ashram Road–Usmanpura belt.

Address: 15, Ashram Road, Juna Wadaj, Ahmedabad
Phone: 020 4000 8000
Email: [email protected]

Hotel Fortune Palace

Operated by West Inn Ltd on Ashram Road. Contact by email to confirm current liquor availability.

Address: West Inn Ltd, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
Email: [email protected]

The Metropole Hotel

The Metropole Hotel near RTO Circle at Subhash Bridge Corner has a permit wine shop with a convenient location along the Ashram Road commercial stretch.

Address: Near RTO Circle, Subhash Bridge Corner, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 4105 0200
Email: [email protected]

SG Highway

Hotel Ramada

Hotel Ramada (Wyndham) on SG Highway opposite Prahlad Nagar Garden is a popular stop for buying alcohol in the SG Highway corridor. The hotel’s permit shop carries a good range of domestic and imported brands.

Address: Opp. Prahlad Nagar Garden, SG Highway, Ahmedabad – 380015
Phone: 079 4025 0000
Email: [email protected]

Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad

Crowne Plaza at Shapath-5, opposite Karnavati Club on SG Road, is a premium hotel with an authorised permit wine shop. Well-suited for business travellers and visitors staying in the SG Highway–Satellite area.

Address: Shapath-5, Opp. Karnavati Club, SG Road, Ahmedabad – 380015
Phone: 079 6777 9000
Email: [email protected]

Novotel Ahmedabad

Novotel (Accor) on SG Highway at Iscon Cross Road is a well-known 4-star hotel with a permit liquor shop. Its Satellite area location caters to visitors in the western business district of Ahmedabad.

Address: Iscon Cross Road, SG Highway, Satellite, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 4060 6060
Email: [email protected]

Bodakdev & Vastrapur

The Grand Bhagwati

The Grand Bhagwati on Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Road in Bodakdev is one of the busiest permit liquor shops in Ahmedabad. The liquor shop and the permit office are located on the ground floor right next to each other, many first-time visitors get their permit processed and make their purchase here in a single visit. Expect queues during evenings and weekends. Weekday afternoons (1 PM to 5 PM) are quieter.

Address: Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad – 380054
Phone: 079 2684 1000
Email: [email protected]

Avalon Hotel and Banquets

Avalon Hotel on SG Road in Bodakdev, behind Avenue opposite Mango Garden Bungalow, has a permit liquor store. A quieter alternative to The Grand Bhagwati for those in the Bodakdev area.

Address: Opp. Mango Garden Bungalow, Behind Avenue, Off SG Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad
Phone: 7575050543 / 7575050544
Email: [email protected]

Hyatt Ahmedabad

Hyatt near Vastrapur Lake is a 5-star hotel with an authorised wine shop. Travellers looking for a premium selection of imported brands will find the best variety here.

Address: Near Vastrapur Lake, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 6160 1234
Email: [email protected]

Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad

Courtyard by Marriott near Satellite Police Station is an authorized wine shop in the western Ahmedabad corridor, catering primarily to business travellers.

Address: 86/2/6, Ramdevanagar Cross Road, Near Satellite Police Station, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079 6618 5000
Email: [email protected]

Bopal & SP Ring Road

Hotel Grand O7

Hotel Grand O7, part of the Club O7 property on SP Ring Road in Bopal–Shela, is the southernmost authorized liquor store in Ahmedabad and the best option for visitors staying in the South Bopal–Shela–Ghuma corridor.

Address: Club O7, SP Ring Road, Bopal, Shela, Ahmedabad
Phone: 02717 245707
Email: [email protected]

Airport Area & Hansol

Royale Manor Hotel

Royale Manor Hotel near the International Airport Circle in Hansol is the closest permit liquor shop to Ahmedabad Airport. A practical first stop for travellers who land and need to get their permit processed on the way to their hotel.

Address: International Airport Circle, Hansol, Ahmedabad – 382475
Phone: 079 2286 8641
Email: [email protected]

Narayani Heights

Narayani Heights is located on the Ahmedabad Airport–Gandhinagar Road, adjacent to Apollo Hospital in Bhat. It serves both Ahmedabad-bound and Gandhinagar-bound visitors and has a well-stocked permit liquor shop.

Address: Ahmedabad Airport–Gandhinagar Road, Adj. Apollo Hospital, Bhat, Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar
Phone: 079 6170 1800
Email: [email protected]

Comfort Hospitality Pvt Ltd

An authorized outlet near the airport area in Hansol. Contact via email to confirm current hours and availability.

Address: Hansol, Ahmedabad
Email: [email protected]

Hotels That Serve Alcohol in Ahmedabad

In addition to permit shops where you buy a bottle to take away, several 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels in Ahmedabad serve alcohol to guests within the hotel premises. If you are staying at one of these properties, the hotel front desk can assist with your permit paperwork directly.

Hotels in Ahmedabad where alcohol is served to guests:

• Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad. Vastrapur (5-star)
• Crowne Plaza. SG Road (5-star)
• Novotel Ahmedabad. SG Highway (4-star)
• Hotel Ramada. SG Highway (4-star)
• Courtyard by Marriott. Satellite (4-star)
• The Grand Bhagwati. Bodakdev (4-star)
• Narayani Heights. Airport Road (4-star)
• Cama Hotel. Khanpur (heritage property)
• Hotel President. CG Road (3-star)
• Sarovar Portico. Khanpur (3-star)

Alcohol at these hotels is served only in your room or in designated private areas. Ahmedabad does not have open-access bars or lounges in the way most other Indian cities do, this applies even at 5-star properties. Consumption in common restaurant areas or public spaces within the hotel is not permitted.

If you are a business traveller hosting a group event or client dinner, speak with the hotel in advance. Group permits require additional documentation and must be arranged separately.

Liquor Prices in Ahmedabad. What to Expect

Prices at permit shops in Ahmedabad are significantly higher than in other Indian states. This is due to the additional state excise duty and handling fees levied under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.

Domestic beer, wine, and popular whisky or vodka brands are generally available, but the selection is more limited than in Goa, Maharashtra, or Karnataka. Premium single malts and imported wines are not always in stock at smaller or mid-range properties. Hyatt, Marriott, and Crowne Plaza tend to carry the best imported selections.

Prices change periodically based on government notifications. Check current rates directly at the shop or call ahead.

Some travellers prefer to purchase from the airport duty-free shop for better pricing on international brands (see section below).

Ahmedabad Airport Duty-Free. Buying Liquor on Arrival

Travellers with a valid liquor permit can purchase alcohol from the duty-free shops at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Duty-free prices are generally lower than at city permit shops, particularly for international brands.

A Gujarat Tourism kiosk at the airport issues 7-day visitor permits on arrival. You will need your passport, boarding pass, and proof of stay in Gujarat (hotel booking confirmation). This is one of the fastest ways to get your permit sorted before heading into the city.

Rules for carrying duty-free liquor in Gujarat:
– Keep the purchase receipt and your permit together
– Transport bottles in the boot of your vehicle, not in the passenger compartment
– Quantity must be within your weekly permit limits
– Do not transport alcohol on Indian Railways trains regardless of your permit, this is not permitted under railway rules

GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Different Rules Apply

If you are visiting or working at GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) in Gandhinagar, different rules apply to you. As of December 2025, the Gujarat government has eased liquor regulations specifically for GIFT City:

• Non-Gujarat residents and foreign nationals can consume alcohol at designated hotels and restaurants within GIFT City by showing a valid photo ID only
• No separate liquor permit is required for consumption within the GIFT City campus
• Consumption is no longer restricted to designated wine-and-dine areas, it is now permitted in areas like lawns, poolside, and terraces at licensed properties

Important: These eased rules apply only inside the GIFT City campus in Gandhinagar. Regular Gujarat prohibition rules apply everywhere else, including Ahmedabad city. A permit is still required to buy alcohol from any of the shops listed on this page.

We have published a detailed guide on GIFT City’s alcohol policy, licensed venues, and how it differs from Ahmedabad: GIFT City Liquor Policy 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is alcohol available in Ahmedabad?
Yes, but only through authorised permit liquor shops and wine shops. Gujarat is a dry state, alcohol cannot be purchased from regular shops, restaurants, or supermarkets. You need a valid liquor permit issued by the Gujarat Prohibition and Excise Department to buy legally from any of the 19+ authorised outlets listed on this page.

What are the liquor shop timings in Ahmedabad?
All authorized permit shops in Ahmedabad open at 12:00 PM and close at 8:00 PM (most start winding down at 7:00 PM). They are closed on Sundays, the 2nd Saturday of each month, and all government-declared holidays.

Which area in Ahmedabad has the most liquor shops?
Bodakdev and the SG Highway corridor (Satellite, Prahlad Nagar) have the highest concentration of authorized permit shops. The Grand Bhagwati in Bodakdev is the single busiest outlet. For central Ahmedabad, Hotel President on CG Road is the most accessible.

Can a Gujarat resident buy alcohol in Ahmedabad?
Generally, no. The visitor permit is available only to non-residents of Gujarat and foreign nationals. Gujarat residents may be eligible for a health permit if specifically prescribed by a doctor, but this requires separate documentation through the Prohibition and Excise Department.

Which is the nearest liquor shop to Ahmedabad Airport?
Royale Manor Hotel near the International Airport Circle in Hansol is the closest authorized permit shop to the airport. Narayani Heights on the Airport–Gandhinagar Road is also nearby. You can also purchase from the airport’s own duty-free shop with a valid permit.

How much alcohol can I buy per week with a permit?
Your weekly quota allows one of the following: 1 bottle (750 ml) of hard liquor, OR 13 cans (500 ml) / 20 pints (330 ml) / 10 big bottles (650 ml) of beer, OR 3 bottles (750 ml) of wine. These limits apply per permit per week.

Can I drink alcohol at restaurants in Ahmedabad?
No. Restaurants in Ahmedabad do not serve alcohol. Some hotels with a valid permit may allow consumption in your hotel room or designated private areas within the property. Public consumption of alcohol anywhere in Ahmedabad is illegal.

Can I buy alcohol at GIFT City without a permit?
Within the GIFT City campus in Gandhinagar, yes, non-Gujarat residents and foreign nationals can now consume alcohol at licensed venues by showing a valid photo ID (as of December 2025). However, GIFT City’s rules do not apply in Ahmedabad city. To buy from any of the shops listed on this page, you still need a valid liquor permit.

Is there a digital liquor permit option?
Yes. The Gujarat government is rolling out a digital liquor permit app that will eliminate the need to physically visit hotel counters or submit paper forms. For 2026, the standard online process at eps.gujarat.gov.in remains the primary method.

Do I need a permit to carry alcohol in my car in Ahmedabad?
Yes. If you are transporting alcohol in a vehicle in Ahmedabad, you must have your valid permit with you and the bottles must be in the boot of the car, not in the passenger compartment. Carrying alcohol in an auto-rickshaw without a permit is also an offence.

All contact details on this page were verified as of March 2026. If you notice a change in any shop’s details, timings, or status, please leave a comment and we will update the listing.