Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A mecca for hardcore java heads, this temple to the arabica bean has a multitude of gourmet-coffee combos, including espresso classics, quirky cold brews…
Must-see nightlife in Karnataka
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This terrific darshini (South Indian cafe) is famous for its filter coffee (₹16). There are only four food items on the menu: idli (fermented rice cakes),…
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Mangaluru (Mangalore)
The city's premier microbrewery is a big space with indoor and outdoor seating; the acoustic artists, indie bands and DJs create quite a vibe on weekend…
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Mysuru (Mysore)
One of the city's most attractive cafes, occupying an elegant villa in an upmarket corner of town. It's a relaxing spot for an espresso or a glass of wine…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
There's a continual buzz about this multistorey temple to craft beer, which always has a guest beer or two on the blackboard. You'll find plenty on the…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Classic and new flavours of tea, along with tasty food combos like butter chicken and khichdi (pureed lentils), make Tata Cha a big hit with Bengaluru tea…
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Karnataka
At an altitude of at 920m, this fine winery produces quality white and red varietals. Tours include tastings of five wines in the cellar rooms accompanied…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Prost has eclectic industrial decor, a rooftop with several quality craft beers on tap and a tempting food menu. There's live magic on Wednesday, comedy…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Upmarket club and live-music venue that draws a hip, lively crowd with its fine roster of house, techno and trance DJs, and bands (everything from jazz to…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This fine cafe and bakery offers good sandwiches on nutritious bread, cookies and snacks (₹40 to ₹80), and doubles as a bookshop and art venue, hosting…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This bar makes a hip statement with its stripped-back industrial decor in metal and wood. It’s a mere stroll away from JP Nagar’s main market, with an…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This octopus-themed pub (yes, you read that right) offers a fun, freewheeling night out, with Jocose Juleps (a cocktail of Bourbon and crème de menthe) on…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A kind of non-corporate, locally owned Hard Rock Cafe that's all about classic rock – Hendrix, Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa posters adorn the walls –…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
For an intimate alternative to the city's megasize brew-temples, try this small neighbourhood pub a 10-minute walk from Mahatma Gandhi Rd. You'll find a…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Located above 1st Cross Rd, and adding to the clutch of bars that are tilting the balance of nightlife towards Koramangala, this is a great place to relax…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Sometimes value for money trumps swanky ambience. Barebones lies in the belly of the nightlife area of Bengaluru and the cafe-like interior is a great…
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Mysuru (Mysore)
A venerable, still-popular watering hole located at the fringes of upmarket Gokulam. Serves draught beer (pitchers are ₹450) and food (try the chilli pork…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With sweeping city views from its fine roof terrace, a mezzanine zone and a funky restaurant with vintage decor, Brewsky is a fine night out. It brews six…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A suave rooftop beer garden with potted plants, artificial grass and tables with built-in BBQ grills. Offers free tastings of its six beers, as well as…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Intimate pub popular with students for its beer towers and cocktails. It's famous for chicken wings (six for ₹230), which are half-price on Tuesday, but…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Popular cafe-gallery in a leafy neighbourhood with a peaceful courtyard reminiscent of a Zen temple. It has coffee beans from Kerala and does good French…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Shiro is a hip lounge bar with elegant interiors complemented by monumental Buddha busts and apsara (celestial nymph) figurines. There's also outdoor deck…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
India’s first producer of single-malt whisky offers free distillery tours run by knowledgeable guides. You'll be taken through the entire process before…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This classic brewpub was one of the first microbreweries to get the craft-beer barrel rolling in Bengaluru. Choose from stout, porter, IPA, Belgian beers,…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Multilevel complex divided into several bars and restaurants, though the highlight is the rooftop with big screen, where you can sample its six microbrews…
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Mysuru (Mysore)
The nearest thing to a lounge in Mysuru, this rooftop bar has a classy ambience, a comprehensive drinks selection, smoking and nonsmoking zones and fine…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Nothing beats the combination of spicy Andhra chilli chicken, cold beer and Bengaluru’s evening breezes at this rooftop bar in the buzzy Indiranagar…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Gastropub that draws a mixed, jovial crowd, who knock back drinks around the bar or at wooden booth seating. Otherwise, head to the basement to join the …
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This smart yet cosy place has an impressive menu, including orthodox teas from the best estates, and a few fancy selections. The food (paninis, soups,…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Forget your superstitions and head up to 13th Floor’s terrace, with all of Bengaluru glittering at your feet. There's an excellent selection of martini,…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A brick-walled gastropub split over three levels where you can sample quality beers brewed on site, including two seasonals and a wheat beer on tap. Try a…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Friendly familiarity rather than creative genius is the ethos behind the cocktails and food at Bottle & Glass. But old-favourite dishes and some semi-open…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This small, hip little teahouse offers classic and new flavours of tea, along with tasty food items including samosas. Branches include a location in…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The Indiranagar Monkey branch has a pub-like vibe and is set over two levels. Try one of the sangrias or a cocktail. There's another location in…
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Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Much more pub than lounge, this long-running place is your best bet for a beer and a chat. Expect loud rock music on the stereo. Popular with young locals…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With a prime site on Church St, this popular cafe offers the usual line of coffee creations, cakes and snacks. Plug into the free wi-fi, or browse the…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With water channels and palm trees in the outdoor seating area, Hoot makes full use of the pleasant Bengaluru weather. The brewery's craft credentials are…
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Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With six floors, this is microbrewing on a macro scale. Events include concerts, pub quizzes, karaoke and a barbecue buffet. Its Brazilian brewer does six…
