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Going bar-hopping in Bangalore doesn’t always mean splurging on craft cocktails and waiting in hour-long lines. The city is home to many local bars, cozy pubs, and places where you can simply grab a few drinks and unwind with peace. In this blog, we’ll share with you some of the best places that you can visit this weekend – 5th to 7th June. We’re talking about places with reasonably priced drinks, laidback vibes, and an infectious energy!
Vibe: Located in Banashankari, Darbar is one of the most well-known family restaurants and bar in this locality. Enter Darbar not expecting a fancy, lush cocktail bar but rather a cozy bar that feels like it has been stuck in time. Everything about the place is simple, comforting, and laidback. Which is why most locals end up here after a hectic day of work.
What To Order: Here, expect to get your classic drinks like whisky, vodka, and beer at affordable prices. The selection of Indian and Indo-Chinese bar plates, starters, and main courses is unassuming, affordable, and does the job well. Darbar has an affordable menu with drinks that hit the spot and bar plates that perfectly complement these drinks.
Address: 1, 2nd Stage, Near BDA Complex, 24th Main Road, Banashankari, Bangalore
Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM
Cost For Two: INR 950 approx
Vibe: South End Bar and Restaurant is located close to the Yediyur Lake in Basavanagudi. The place is spacious, with plush seating, vibrant lighting, and a laidback atmosphere. Great to hangout with friends or colleagues after work, South End Bar and Restaurant definitely deserves more hype!
What To Order: This bar & restaurant offers a more diverse bar menu, with classic spirits as well as a few cocktails. The food menu is vast too, with classics like Chicken Lollipop and Tandoori Chicken being crowd favorites.
Address: Ground Floor, 1st main, Kariyappa Road, Kanakapura Main Rd, Near Yediyur lake, Basavanagudi
Timings: 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost For Two: INR 1000 approx
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Vibe: ‘Pecos’ as a brand has evolved into four unique establishments, with the Pecos - Classic being the place where it all began, way back in 1989. Pecos, when opened in 1989, was one of Bangalore’s first pubs. The pub has maintained its old-world charm decades after it opened its doors.
What To Order: Pecos is one of the only establishments that says goodbye to all other drinks and serves only beer on its menu! The pub has a great selection of draught beer in different quantities. And to complement the chilled beer, the pub has a delicious selection of bar plates, starters, and more.
Address: 34, Resthouse Road, Brigade Road
Timings: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: INR 2200 approx
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Vibe: Pegs N Bottles at Church Street is where the crowd comes to unwind after a hectic day of work. The atmosphere is quite chill, with good music, free-flowing drinks, and delicious bar plates to accompany the drinks. Pegs N Bottles is the place where you must go if you’re keen on witnessing Bangalore’s nightlife.
What To Order: Pegs N Bottles has a diverse range of cocktails, beers, spirits, and quick bites. Whether you’re in the mood to enjoy a classic whisky, chicken wings, nuggets, nachos, and fries, there's plenty to keep the evening going.
Address: 30, Church St, opposite to SBI, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
Timings: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Cost For Two: INR 850
Vibe: Scottish Pub is quite close to Pegs N Bottles mentioned above. It claims to be the second oldest pub in Bangalore, attracting tourists and locals alike. The vibe is cozy, intimate, and homely, with a vibe that is authentically Scottish. With warm lighting, plush seating, and a vibrant ambiance, Scottish Pub is one of the best bars to visit in Bangalore this weekend (5th to 7th June).
What To Order: This is the place where you can head to enjoy chilled beer, snackable bar plates, and good music. Try their signature cocktails, try the classic spirits, and if you don’t drink alcohol, you can always go for mocktails.
Address: Vasavi Complex, 17/21, St Mark's Rd, opposite to SBI Branch Church Street Bengaluru, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
Timings: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: INR 1,200
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Here we reach the end of the listicle covering “Local bars in Bangalore this weekend (5th to 7th June)”. From Scottish Pub to Darbar, these local bars and pubs are some of the most chill, laidback, and enjoyable places that you must visit this weekend.
