PLACES TO VISIT IN BANGALORE

BARS IN BANGALORE

We have an overdose of bars, pubs and thirst quenching outlets for those who have cash to splash here in our beloved Bengaluru.

A list of some of our favourite watering holes in Bangalore follows:

1. ABC or Arbor Brewing Company - ABC offers creative American pub food and incredible variants in handcrafted beer
Location - 8, 3rd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road, Bangalore

2. Skyye, City Bar - Skyye is a rooftop lounge located inside the compounds of the UB City.
Location - Uber Level, 16th Floor, UB City, VittalMallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

3. Toit – For the best beer in Bangalore city.
Location - 298, Namma Metro Pillar 62, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

High Ultra Lounge – Known for its highest lounge reputation at 420 ft. above ground.
Location - 26/1, 31st Floor, Dr. Rajkumar Road, World Trade Centre, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

District 6 – An upmarket micro brewery and fine dining place offering classic brews.
Location - G 3, 4, 5, Ground Floor, Sheraton Hotel, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleswaram, Bangalore

4. Loft 38 - A premium facility with great music and live performances by artists from across the world.
Location - 763, Near Sony World, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

5. Church Street Social –Make deals, relax after work kind of place.
Location - 46/1, Cobalt Building, Church Street, Bangalore

6. THE BIERE CLUB – YET ANOTHER MICRO BREWERY AND FAMOUS FOR ITS WHEAT BEER AMONG A GREAT MANY CHOICE OF BEER.
Location - 20/2, VittalMallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

7. 13th Floor - offers an impressive selectionof champagne cocktails and wines.
Location - Barton Centre, 84, MG Road, Bangalore

8. WINDMILL CRAFTWORKS – KNOWN AS ONE OF THE BEST MICRO BREWERIES IN THE CITY FREQUENTED BY THE DISCERNING SET FOR FINE DINING.
Location - 331, Road 5B, EPIP Area, Next to KTPO, Whitefield, Bangalore

9. Prost – A vibrant place well liked for its casual ambience and unique brews of beer.
Location - 749, 10th Main, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala 4th Block, Bangalore

10. Tavern at the Inn - The ambiance is that of an English pub from the Victorian era.
Location - Museum Inn, 1, Museum Road, Church Street, Bangalore

11. HOPPIPOLA – A WHITE THEMED ULTRA-MODERN PLACE OFFERING MEXICAN AND CONTINENTAL CUISINE.
Location - 4032, Terrace Mainland China Building, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

12. Purple Haze – A rock pub dedicated to the celebration of Jimi Hendrix
Location - 65, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala

13. Monkey Bar –is a fun place, a gastro pub, among the first for India, Monkey Bar offers a special a-la-carte menu and the list of offerings come from across the globe.
Location - 610, Diagonally Opposite SBI Bank, 12th Main, Off 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

14. SOTALLYTOBER – CASUAL AMBIENCE, GREAT AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN, AMERICAN, ASIAN & INDIAN CUISINE
Location - 769, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala 4th Block, Bangalore

15. THE BLACK RABBIT – A UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE PLACE FOR RELAXED BAR & DINE PLACE
Location - 770, Escape Square, 12th Main, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

16. THREE DOTS & A DASH – A GREAT DRINK & DINE PLACE WITH SERVING EUROPEAN CUISINE.
Location - 840/1,100 Feet Road, Metro Pillar 56-57, In

17. GILLY’S RESTOBAR–AN UPMARKET MICRO BREWERY SERVING CLASSIC BREWS AND FINE DINING.
Location - 91, Jyothi Nivas College Road, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore

18. HAKUNA MATATA – AN ALL DAY FUN AND WORK PLACE, FAVOURED BY ARTY TYPE AS WELL AS EXECUTIVES.
Location - 1231/35/2, 24th Main, 7th Phase, Opposite Brigade Palmsprings, JP Nagar, Bangalore

PUBS IN BANGALORE

The tech hub of India is also a pub hub. The city has always been known as pub city. Know more about the first pub Ramda in Church street way back in 1986 and a young Vijay Mallya launching his UB Kingfisher draught beer here and the pub culture in Bangalore.

SOME OF THE GREAT PUBS OF BANGALORE TODAY FOLLOWS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT :

1. Arbor Brewing Company – One of the best craft breweries in Bangalore, know all about beer here together with food pairing recommendations and alcohol content.
Location - 8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road

2. Toit – Popular microbrewery famed for their choicest beers and pizza.
Location - 298, 100 Feet Road, Namma Metro Pillar 62, Indiranagar

3. Stories – Yet another great pub beautifully set offering fabulous drinks.
Location - 15, 24th Main Road, 1st Phase, JP Nagar

4. The Reservoire – Chic atmosphere, famous for their Sunday brunch. Live performances here are very popular.
Location - 17th Main Road, JNC Road, Koramangala 5th Block

5. Vapour Pub and Brewery–This is a pub with a buzz, lovable live music, and offering indigenous brews such as: vapor basmati, ale, wheat, dark, and premium as well as fresh lager and fruit mixes.
Location - 773 HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore; 7th Bren Mercury, Marathahalli - Sarjapur Rd, Above Reliance Digital, Bengaluru

6. 1522 – The Pub - Rock & Roll inspired pub with contemporary décor, great amenities and refreshing cocktails. Well known for sea-food, sandwiches and pizzas.
Location - 23, New BEL Road, KGE Layout, Mathikere, Bangalore

7. Watson’s – A reputed and Bangalore’s oldest gastro pub chain serving great food and performance by resident DJ’s.
Locations - Watson’s Ulsoor - 4th Floor, Skywalk, Assaye Road; Watson’s Sahakara Nagar - 8 DLRV Sampad, 60 Feet Road; Watson’s Vasanthnagar - In Bangalore Palace, Kodava Samaja Building; Watson’s Indiranagar - 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road

8. Pecos Classic – Well known favourite for over 30 years. This is a LGBTQIA+ friendly pub live sports screening.
Location - 34, Resthouse Road, Brigade Road

9. NoLimmits Lounge and Club – A great place for those who love to dance, lounge seating, wonderful music and great DJ’s.
Location - 8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road

10. Tipsy Bull – Reputed as the best pub in Bangalore, Tips Bull seats patrons at two levels spread across the rooftop and indoors with live screening of sporting events.
Location - 2008, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar

TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN BANGALORE

Among the hundreds of thriving restaurants in Bangalore we present to you the top 10 that we picked for your convenience. The list of top 10 restaurants in Bangalore is based on a varied choice of cuisine and location. Read on for more.

1. BADMAASH
CUISINE – NORTH INDIAN | MUGHAL | AWADHI
AVERAGE COST: INR:1500 FOR TWO
LOCATION – VITTALMALLYA ROAD, CENTRAL BANGALORE

2. JW KITCHEN
CUISINE – NORTH INDIAN | ITALIAN | EUROPEAN | ASIAN
AVERAGE COST: INR:2500 FOR TWO
LOCATION – VITTALMALLYA ROAD, CENTRAL BANGALORE

3. CAFÉ NOIR
CUISINE – FRENCH
AVERAGE COST: INR:1000 FOR TWO
LOCATION – VITTALMALLYA ROAD, CENTRAL BANGALORE

4. SHAKESBIERRE
CUISINE – | ITALIAN | PIZZA
AVERAGE COST: INR:1800 FOR TWO
LOCATION – EVA MALL, BRIGADE ROAD, CENTRAL BANGALORE

5. UPPERCUT
CUISINE – BARBECUE | ASIAN |
AVERAGE COST: INR:2500 FOR TWO
Location – Prestige Shantinikethan Rd Prestige Shantinikethan, Hoodi, Whitefield, Bengaluru

6. TRUFFLES
CUISINE – | AMERICAN CAFÉ | FAST FOOD
AVERAGE COST: INR:1000 FOR TWO
LOCATION – #93 - A 4TH B CROSS APPEK BUILDING, BENGALURU 560095 INDIA

7. THE FATTY BAO
CUISINE – | CHINESE | JAPANESE | ASIAN
AVERAGE COST: INR:1200 FOR TWO
LOCATION – 3RD FLOOR, OFF 80 610 12'TH MAIN ROAD ABOVE MONKEY BAR, INDIRANAGAR, BENGALURU 560038 INDIA

8. WBG - WHITEFIELD BAR AND GRILL
CUISINE – | STEAKHOUSE | BARBEQUE|
AVERAGE COST: INR:1500 FOR TWO
LOCATION – 8TH ROAD BENGALURU MARRIOTT HOTEL WHITEFIELD, BENGALURU 560066 INDIA

9. KARAVALLI
CUISINE – | SEAFOOD | INDIAN|
AVERAGE COST: INR:2500 FOR TWO
LOCATION – 66 RESIDENCY ROAD THE GATEWAY HOTEL, BENGALURU 560025 INDIA

10. CARAWAY KITCHEN
CUISINE – | AMERICAN | EUROPEAN|
AVERAGE COST: INR:2000 FOR TWO
LOCATION – 25/3 KENSINGTON ROAD, BENGALURU 560008 INDIA

SHOPPING MALLS IN BANGALORE

A day in the mall is a way of life for most people in any city in the wide world today. However, residents of Bangalore take it a step further by embracing the mall culture whole heartedly. Mall-hoppers in Bangaloretypically follow the practice of shop till you drop once they are inside a mall.

We have in Bangalore a mall for every budget and taste. Big and small, cost effective and luxurious, simple and sophisticated.

Have a fun mall day and Happy shopping, dining & wining.

Here is a list of the finest malls Bangalore has to offer, each selected for its varied offerings:

1. Phoenix Market City - Whitefield
The biggest mall in Bangalore and housing the best collection of brands and fashion stores by far.
There are a number of fine dining options in addition to fast food. Phoenix is also well known for its popular musical concerts, shows and art events.

2. The Collection UB City
A truly International shopping mall, The Collection UB City boasts premium luxury goods and brands from around the world. Come to think of it most brands here are French, Italian, UK and The US.
The food court in UB city is famed for its choice of excellent restaurants offering global cuisine.

3. Orion Mall - Rajaji Nagar
A beautifully planned mall for spending an entire day. Orion provide fashion, food, entertainment and choice of great shopping. The lakeside promenade is one of kind attraction and must visit for a great stroll.

4. Royal Meenakshi Mall - Bannerghatta Road
The perfect weekend getaway, Royal Meenakshi Mall has a perfectly balanced product and brand portfolio. Great dining and a plethora of fast food are available here.
Adventure Land 6D Dark House is a fascinating attraction here.

5. Gopalan Mall - Bannerghatta Road
Gopalan Mall is an early mall success story in Bangalore. Among the oldest malls in the busy Bannerghatta road. Gopalan mall provides great ambiance and facilities for its visitors so that they can have a great time and can enjoy their weekend.
Shopping in this mall is a unique experience as it has a great collection of local as well as international brands. Also, this mall has a lot of good bowling alleys and gaming zones to make your weekend an entertaining one. Apart from all these, the well-known feature is its multiplex, Gopalan Cinemas which gives a great treat for movie lovers.

6. Mantri Square, Malleswaram
Mantri Square with some 10000 brand retail outlets is one among the biggest malls in Bangalore. Mantri Square boasts its own metro station.
Mantri Square offers fine restaurants, food court, multiplex cinema and a massive game centre. A full fledged entertainment mall that will keep you engaged throughout the day.

7. The Forum, Koramangala
A hip mall in Bangalore, The Forum is all the rage in Koramangala, Bangalore. The Forum has number of firsts to its credit including the first full fledged mall in the city.
The Forum promises fun, food & fashion and delivers all three in ample measure. Combine this with iconic brand offerings such as Calvin Klein, an ultra-stylish crowd and a great location, the result is our own, the one and only The Forum, Koramangala.

8. Bangalore Central, Jayanagar
A mall dedicated to apparel shopping, Bangalore Central, Jayanagar, presents a collection of over a thousand apparel and fashion accessories brands.
Bangalore Central offers fabulous sales and discount offers frequently and the public make a beeline for these popular events. The mall also houses great restaurants, cafes and fast food courts for the convenience of shoppers.

9. Garuda Mall, Magrath Road
Garuda Mall is a fun filled place, centrally located in the central business district and adjacent to the popular Brigade Road. Garuda Mall is lively throughout the day with a steady stream of customer visiting.
Garuda Mall is also a popular entertainment centre with multiplex cinema, bowling alleys, gaming zones and food courts both fast food and fine dining. The Scary House a horror house that gives you a spine chilling experience, a special attraction of Garuda Mall.

10. Inorbit Mall, Whitefield
Residents of Whitefield flock to Inorbit at the drop of a hat, as they say. Home for leading brands and speciality stores such as Craftworld. The layout and décor of Inorbit Mall sets the mood for serene shopping in a world of your own.
Famous spas and salons are major attractions here in addition to the food court and cafes.

BEST FOOD IN BANGALORE

Bangalore is known for its love for global cuisine. This taste and trend for global cuisine is even more heightened now with the city’s position upgrade to that of a global tech hub. Proliferation of cuisines from the east/west/north/south is the norm now.

Mongolian fare is easily available now side by side with sushi. Slick steak houses offer various cuts and cooking methods – youngsters demanding the rarest of rare cooking of steak cuts is as normal as can be witnessed in a New York steak house. In a celebration of everything far Eastern Bangalore dishes out Vietnamese, Burmese, Thai and Singaporean with gusto.

So, when you are in Bangalore next, go ahead and check out the various global cuisines on offer.