Prior to being named as its Vice President, Singh was most recently associated with NRAI as the Honorary Secretary and led its previous Managing Committee during one of the most difficult years faced by the industry of late. He also spearheaded the battle against the Highway Liquor Ban and was instrumental in making bars on highway stretches within municipal limits legally operational once again.

Rahul Singh, Founder and CEO of The Beer Café, has been elected as the Vice President of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).The announcement was made at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NRAI that took place at India Nightlife Convention and Awards (INCA) in Mumbai. The Beer Café was also recognized as the ‘Best Beer Bar’ by the INCA 2017 jury panel, marking the second consecutive year that the award was won by India’s leading alco-beverage chain.

Prior to being named as its Vice President, Singh was most recently associated with NRAI as the Honorary Secretary and led its previous Managing Committee during one of the most difficult years faced by the industry of late. He also spearheaded the battle against the Highway Liquor Ban and was instrumental in making bars on highway stretches within municipal limits legally operational once again.

The announcement marks yet another landmark in his distinguished career. Despite having been a complete outsider from a different profession and background, Rahul has carved his niche as one of the leading restaurateurs and F&B pioneers in India on the back of his entrepreneurial vision, determination, and innovativeness. He has been the driving force behind The Beer Café’s astounding success and continues to lead the company’s growth from the front.

Speaking on his appointment as Vice President – NRAI, Singh, Founder & CEO, The Beer Café, said, “To be chosen for this role by the NRAI, which is the leading organisation within the Indian restaurant industry, is a moment of great personal and professional pride for me. I hope to reciprocate the faith that the Association has shown in me by leveraging my knowledge, skills and experience towards driving the industry’s continued growth and success.”

“The Beer Café has been amongst the pioneers of casual, inviting neighbourhood spaces in India. That it has been named as the ‘Best Beer Bar’ by the INCA jury panel for the second year running just goes to underline the strong growth trajectory that it has been on since its inception. Innovation and superior consumer experiences have played a key role in establishing The Beer Café’s domain leadership, and we will continue to build on our performance to give our patrons more reasons to cheer in the future,” Singh added, speaking on The Beer Café’s win at the INCA 2017.