Will shots be BANNED on New Year's Eve? Drastic plans could see bars and pubs stop serving straight alcohol to curb violence

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Shots on New Year's Eve could be banned at pubs and clubs in a bid to curb violence under a recommendation put forward by liquor regulators.

Restricting drinks, including no shots or double shots, and limiting the number of drinks per person are among the voluntary measures bars have been asked to implement in Victoria for New Year's Eve celebrations.

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has warned liquor licensees there would be inspectors out in force to catch out those serving drinks to drunk people and those who are under age.

Restricting drinks, including no shots or double shots, and limiting the number of drinks per person are among the voluntary measures bars have been asked to implement in Victoria for New Year's Eve celebrations

Replacing glasses with plastic cups and promoting free and easily accessible drinking water are also recommended to reduce violence.

'Victoria boasts a vibrant hospitality and tourism industry, with events such as New Year's Eve bringing many people out to celebrate. However, with such festive events comes a higher level of patron, staff and community risk,' a spokesman from the regulator said.

'VCGLR inspectors will be conducting inspections over this period to ensure venues are not serving minors, intoxicated people, or operating outside of any liquor licence conditions.'

Inspectors will be checking to ensure patrons are over 18, they are not supplying alcohol to drunk people and providing free drinking water and non-alcoholic drinks. 

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has warned liquor licensees there would be inspectors out in force to catch out those serving drinks to drunk people and those who are under age

Bars and clubs in Sydney CBD's entertainment district have strict liquor laws to adhere to including 1.30am lockouts and 3am last drinks, while some venues have to serve drinks in plastic cups.

Pubs, clubs and bars in Sydney also have a ban on shots, doubles and pre-mixed drinks after midnight.

Patrons are also prevented from buying more than four drinks at a time after midnight and more than two drinks per person after 2am.

On the Office of Liquor website, its details the 1.30am lock out on licensed venues across the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross precincts will not apply due to the 'unique circumstances' of New Year's Eve. 

The 3am cease alcohol service requirement will remain in place. 

Sydney has strict 1.30am lock out laws in place for pubs and clubs in the CBD, but these will not apply on New Year's Eve due to the 'unique circumstances' of the event