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Wine Shop Near Me: How to Find an Open Wine Shop (or Get Wine Delivered in 30 Minutes)

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Anil Nandigama

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Last updated: April 2026 · 8 min read

You’re searching “wine shop near me” because you need wine – tonight, right now, for a dinner that’s already underway or a gathering that starts in an hour. The problem isn’t finding a wine shop on the map. The problem is finding one that’s open, has stock, and won’t make you drive across town only to discover it shut 20 minutes ago.

This guide tells you exactly when wine shops are open in your city, which holidays they stay shut, and – when the nearest shop is closed – how to get wine delivered to your door through chotu.

Why “wine shop near me” searches spike at the wrong hours

Most wine shop searches happen between 7 PM and 10 PM – which is precisely when many government-licensed wine shops are winding down or already closed. Timing is the single biggest frustration.

Here’s what you need to know city-by-city.

Wine shop timings by city

🍷 Delhi / NCR (including Noida, Gurgaon)

🍷 Mumbai (including Thane, Navi Mumbai, Dombivli)

🍷 Bangalore

🍷 Chennai

🍷 Hyderabad / Secunderabad

🍷 Kolkata

🍷 Guwahati (Assam)

🍷 Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

🍷 Indore (Madhya Pradesh)

🍷 Kochi (Kerala)

🍷 Siliguri (West Bengal)

🍷 Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

🍷 Jammu (J&K)

🍷 Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)

🍷 Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)

🍷 Pondicherry

🍷 Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

🍷 Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

🍷 Jodhpur & Udaipur (Rajasthan)

🍷 Mohali (Punjab)

🍷 Ludhiana (Punjab)

National dry days in India (2026)

These are dates when all wine shops and liquor stores across India are mandatorily closed:

DateOccasion
Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 25Holi (varies by state)
Apr 14Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Gandhi Jayanti

Additionally, election days in your constituency require shops to close 24–48 hours around polling.

Tip: Check the chotu wine shop timings guide for the most up-to-date state-specific holiday calendar.

What types of wine can you order online through chotu?

chotu connects you with licensed wine shops near you. Depending on your city, available wines include:

Stock varies by shop and city. You’ll see real-time availability when you search on chotu.

How chotu’s wine delivery works

  1. Open chotu (app or website) and enter your pincode
  2. Browse nearby wine shops – see their current open/closed status in real time
  3. Select your wines – see actual stock, pricing, and shop ratings
  4. Place your order – most deliveries arrive within 30–60 minutes
  5. Show ID on delivery – age verification (21+) is required at the door

No minimum order. No subscription. Pay on delivery or online.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I order wine online in India at night? Yes, as long as it’s within your city’s legal delivery hours and the shop is still open. Many chotu partner shops deliver until 10–11 PM. You’ll see exact timings for each shop when you open the app.

Q: Which Indian wine is best for a dinner party? For a versatile crowd-pleaser, Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz and Four Seasons Barrique Reserve are consistently well-rated and widely available. For white wine, Sula Sauvignon Blanc is the most popular choice across urban India.

Q: Are wine shops open on Sunday? In most Indian states, yes – wine shops follow daily operating hours 7 days a week. Exceptions include dry days that happen to fall on a Sunday, or state-specific restrictions (Gujarat has total prohibition; Bihar and Nagaland also have prohibition).

Q: What’s the difference between a wine shop and a liquor store in India? In common usage they’re the same – both are licensed retail outlets that sell beer, wine, and spirits. “Wine shop” is more commonly used in South India; “liquor store” or “theka” is more common in North India.

Q: Is alcohol home delivery legal in India? Yes, in states that permit it. Online alcohol delivery is currently operational and legal through licensed platforms like chotu in states including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, and others. Delhi, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have specific regulations – check availability in your area on the chotu app.

Q: How do I find the wine shop closest to me right now? Open chotu.com, type your address or allow location access, and you’ll see every licensed wine shop near you along with their current open/closed status and delivery ETA.

The bottom line

The fastest way to find a wine shop near you – one that’s actually open right now – is to check chotu. You get real-time open/closed status, stock availability, and the option to either walk in or get delivery in under an hour.

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chotu is India’s local delivery platform connecting you with licensed wine shops, liquor stores, and other neighbourhood retailers. Availability varies by city and state regulations.