It's currently 2 a.m. for all bars. The proposed change is all new bars must close at midnight, unless that bar is located in a hotel with at least 20 rooms. T

It's currently 2 a.m. for all bars. The proposed change is all new bars must close at midnight, unless that bar is located in a hotel with at least 20 rooms. The actual area that would be restricted by this is mostly shops, restaurants, and tourist areas. It's largely seen as a push by the blue bloods to force their will on the rest of us.