Bangalore has had many epithets attached to it,from silicon valley to the IT capital, but the one title that has stood the test of time is the one that has placed the city firmly on the drinking map of india.
bangalore is not called pub city for nothing.almost every street here has a pub or night club of some sort.from the ones that cater to the fast lives of software engineers to the smaller bars that give birth to the city 's intellectual & musical subculture,bangalore has them all.night clubs in bangalore r also beehives of activity,with a very cosmopolitan crowd n music that is as new as it is in Ibiza.
so here's an inside look at some of b'lore most hip n happenin places
PUBS
1.URBAN EDGE
it is the combination of pub, disco n a coffee shop. it is more an entertainment zone than a pub.it is more it is the most sophisticated hangoutan entertainment zone than just a pub.it is the most sophisticated hangout b;lore has with intelligent lightin ,lasers ,smoke free a.c,3 digital giant screens n lots of value for money.from fashion shows to musical nights to coffee festivals to merchandise,urban edge has been a trendsetter,top DJs in th country perform here mn the place is known for its unique theme parties,cocktails n coffeetails.it is the best pub to chillout.
{no;131,first floor,brigade rd,b'lore 25:phone: 2211574: email: urbanedgepub@hotmail.com}
PECOS
Rest House Road.(just off brigade rd)
Ph: 5586047
Timings:11:30 A.M to 11 P.M
Pitcher : ~ rs120/.
Promotion posters from Pecos jolt you with their message. ''Listen to the guys from whom Michael should Learn to Rock''...(ps:check out the comment pg for more details)
SPINN
Residency Road
this is not a pub, but a swanky nightclub with lounge cum ’’propah’’ discotheque! This place is red hot & happening
THE PUB WORLD
its big!whatever u do,dont miss it.
a selection of 4 pubs from different regions under one roof.serves UB n kingfisher draught beer n a wide variety of best cocktails.plenty of seating n privacy.gr8 music
{65 residency rd)opp galaxy theatre}
NASA
a hi-tech pub with laser shows set entirely in a space shuttle..its not just a pub its an experience!..dont leave b'lore without it.
{1/4 church street: time:1100--2330}
DUBLIN
most happenin waterin h*le in town n one with a difference.{itc hotel windsor sheraton n towers,windsor square ,25 golf course rd}
THE BUNKER
45/3, residency rd cross
STYX
next to cauvery emporium ,mg rd---a paradise for metal freaks!
PURPLE HAZE
12/1 , residency rd.
''Well if ur into ROCK... then this is the place 4 ya... Have been to most pubs in B’lore and Purple Haze is amongst the best if ur into heavy stuff... progressively gets heavier as the evening passes...
Play good stuff from Floyd to GNR to Led Zep to Mettalica to Iron Maiden to Cranberries to Slayer to Antharax ...'' (inputs from wunderboy)
BARS
1) I-BAR :
encapsulates the energy & dynamism of the well-wired n wireless era.hot neon colors gleamin in the dark create a funky mood.clusters of soft bean bags & low furniture allow one to create one's personal space.fuelled by pulsating music that moves from house to trance,u could sip there sensuous cocktails(chocotinis,champagne mimosa)with exotic snacks.
{the park hotel,14/7 MG road. email:tpbl@the parkhotels.com}
2) GEOFFREY'S :
derives its inspiration from the quintessential british pub,wood work ,appealin stain glass & period artefacts.gr8 food n beverages n excellent value for money.its a perfect place for conversation n a meal, a celebration or just a good time out.
USP:jugglers,bartenders dispensing cocktails n mocktails.
{1 golf avenue,adjoinin KGA golf course,airport road}
3)OPIUM :
if u r for the high life,opium is the place for u.sit at the longest bar counter in b'lore n keep ur spirits soaring.shake a leg on the dance floor dodging the twinkilin floor lights.catch ur reflection in the shimmering gold curtain or sink into the exquisitely upholstered seatin tucked away from the clamour n relish an exotic oriental meal.
{carlton towers,airport road}
4) 180 PROOF :
the chic lounge bar which rediined the standards of the b'lore nightlife opened its doors in the 9th of march 2000,located in a restored 1912 heritage buildin 180 proof has become the land mark of the pub industry that b'lore so proudly boasts.an unrivalled ambience,to date 180 dominates the market & remains the place to b seen.three very distinct places exist within 180 proof.the high energy main bar,the intimate mezzanine n the more relaxin courtyard where Gautum Krishnakutty, one of the best Thai chefs in b'lore,will spice u up with his delectable Thai dinner or lunch.however if u want to shake a leg,DJ bipin ,V achan n DJ gopu will help u along in the high.
{40 St marks road}
5) INSOMNIA :
the latest nocturnal destination for b'lore's beautiful ppl.this chill out lounge at the Le Maridien boasts a world class dance floor with mind blowing sound,snazzy bars that offer some of the finest wines,cigars n liquors from around the world n an exoic culinary selection to suit ur palate.for the complete nocturnal experience where u can shut out the rest of the world n be among ur kind of ppl, insomnia is just ur space...''if ur not there then ur asleep''.
{28 sankey road: email:leme@vsnl.net}
6) L'ATTITUDE :
its new ..its happenin n its in the heart of b'lore .l'attitude ,the complete entertainment zone has a truly retro lounge n restaurant , a superb circular dance floor n pub, all within one place.and its the only place in town which gives u the opportunity to dance the day away on fridays n saturdays with the dance floor being open from 1100 am onwards.
{80/1 shrungar shoppin compex,mg road}
7)COCONUT GROVE BAR :
the taj west end race course rd.:email:westendbangalore@tajhotels.com
8) THE 13 TH FLOOR
hotel ivory towers,84 mg road,13 th floor of barton centre.
9) EGO'S :
19, castle sreet ,off brigade rd,ashok nagar
DISCOS
1.THE CLUB INFERNO
a full fledged discotheque , one of the best in the country, which is wild but yet soothin with a poolside ambience to bring down raised temperatures. day:wed, thur,fri, sat 8 pm onwards.also available for promotions ,private parties n product lauches on all days.
{mysore rd phone:860 0665}
BEFORE RATIN N COMMENTIN ON THIS REVU PLZ NOTE THAT
>I have collected all this info from magazines n newspapers(jus to b precise) so that u dont miss out on b'lore flashy pub scene, with its flashy bars , draught beer n lit-up discos..once ur here
> I repeat all this info has been pooled here so that u have an overall idea of the choices my city has to offer.
so do come to b'lore n find out for urdelf y pubbers from all over the country(n indeed the world )congregate here!
