Bangaloreans, it’s time to round up the best places to mark on your weekend calendar! We’re talking about the best places to grab a drink or two, lounge with your friends, and enjoy delicious bar bites. From rooftop bars and blingy bars, we’ve got a list of the best places to drink in Bangalore this weekend – October 10 to October 12. Time to raise your weekend spirits and let loose at these amazing bars in Bangalore!
Why Go: Get a taste of authentic Japanese food and drinks at Matsuri at Lavelle Road. The interiors take inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture, inviting guests from the moment they step foot inside. The drinks and food are focused not on trends but on traditional Japanese cuisine, ensuring that each sip and bite is rooted in authenticity. Make sure to try their specialty Wasabi Martini (INR 495) and a selection of imported Japanese sake and whisky along with their Japanese set menu and course menus.
Address: 10-6, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru 560001
Timings: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM; 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Price for Two: INR 1800 without alcohol
Vibe: Traditional Japanese bar with a special emphasis on service, quality, and craftsmanship
Why Go: Did you step into a cocktail bar in Bengaluru or Tokyo’s Harajuku? Miso Sexy in Bangalore is the ultimate swanky, vibrant, and fun place to drop by for some drinks and bar bites with friends. The ambiance and service is good and the pan-Asian offerings are simply exceptional. Make sure to try their Cherry Blossom (INR 595), Thai Milk Punch (INR 595), and Sumimasen (INR 595) among other specialty cocktails.
Address: 963, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Doopanahalli, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038
Timings: 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Price for Two: INR 2000 with alcohol
Vibe: Vibrant, casual dining space with eye-catching Japanese-inspired decor and elements.
Why Go: This weekend, it’s time to go a little ‘desi’ and embrace your desi roots with Chavadi Native Kitchen Community Cafe. This community kitchen, cafe, or restaurant (whatever you may like to call it) is the ultimate spot in Bengaluru to taste comfort Indian food and truly desi beverages. Make sure you try their chakana menu (Indian bar food) and drinks like Tamarind Margarita (INR 499), Chavadi’s Sangria (INR 499), and Spiced Guava Martini (INR 499).
Address: No 4, 2nd Main Rd, Sarvabhoumanagar, Sundar Ram Shetty Nagar, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076
Timings: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Price for Two: INR 1800 without alcohol
Vibe: Vibrant, welcoming, and Indian-inspired decor elements that will make you feel like you’ve just stepped inside your grandma’s kitchen
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Why Go: Bangalore is home to some of India’s finest microbreweries and taprooms that serve amazing craft beer. Among them, Brix and Barrells is a relatively new microbrewery. However, despite being new, it is already winning hearts, thanks to quality brews, attractive offers (such as Happy Hour Mondays), and delicious food to complement your beer. Brix and Barrells has an amazing selection of beers but also make sure to try their specialty cocktails like Nariyal Nirvana (INR 555), Parents Meeting (INR 555), and Espresso Eclipse (INR 555).
Address: 28 2nd phase, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Industrial Area, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru 560048
Timings: 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Price for Two: INR 2500 without alcohol
Vibe: Welcoming ambiance with a lively atmosphere; courteous service, and the hustle and bustle you’d expect from a microbrewery
Why Go: Imagine an open, green space with a gentle, breezy atmosphere and chilled beer by your side – welcome to Mannheim Craft Brewery! This brewery serves international award-winning brews like Helles Lager and Dopplebock as well as cocktails like Daiquiri, El delight, Canela Amore. Along with the award-winning brews and cocktails, make sure you also get your hands on their delicious Indian and global-inspired food like Rampuri Chicken Korma, Garlic Chili Crisp Spaghetti, and Tandoori Pomfret.
Address: 40H, Whitefield Road, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Phase II, Hoodi, Bengaluru 560048
Timings: 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM; 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Monday and Tuesday
Price for Two: INR 1800 with alcohol
Vibe: Cozy nooks, open outdoor spaces, and a completely pet-friendly space for you to enjoy world-class brews and lip-smacking food
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Why Go: Step into the blazing retro era of the 60s and 70s inside Skydeck by Sherlock’s. Their drinks, food, and ambiance are all curated to give you the feeling that you’re living your ‘Sherlock’ dreams. Sip away cocktails like the Black Widow (INR 899), Be Mine (INR 599), Mycroft Holmes (INR 599) among others. Time to don your detective hats and undertake a boozy weekend side quest at Skydeck by Sherlock’s!
Address: 52, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Haridevpur, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru 560001
Timings: 11:30 AM to 1:00 AM
Price for Two: INR 3000 with alcohol
Vibe: Retro decor, elements inspired by Sherlock Holmes, and a lively and cozy ambiance perfect for a fun weekend hangout with friends
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Why Go: Shiro is the perfect place to head to this weekend for a delightful brunch or a dinner date. Why, you may ask? This Asian restaurant and bar is known for its Signature Sunday brunches that you can get a reservation for in advance. They specialize in gourmet pan-Asian food and beverages that will perfectly take you on a tour of modern Oriental cuisine. Must-try food items here are their veg and non-veg Bento Boxes, Set Menu, and Combination Menu that include traditional Asian delicacies. Also, you must definitely sip cocktails like the Amarula Martini (INR 990), B52 (INR 595), and Yamaguchi Sunset (INR 665) among others.
Address: 3rd Floor, 222, Vittal Mallya Rd, KG Halli, D' Souza Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru 560001
Timings: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Price for Two: INR 3500 with alcohol
Vibe: Upscale Oriental ambiance with hints of modern decor – a must-have culinary and sensorial experience in Bangalore
Where to drink in Bangalore this weekend – October 10 to October 12?”
For more Asian-inspired drinks and ambiance, you have places like Shiro and Matsuri. For a more relaxed, laidback atmosphere and endless brews, definitely consider Mannheim Craft Brewery and Brix and Barrells. And if you’re in the mood for some experimentation and fun vibes, we’d suggest you head to Skydeck By Sherlock’s, Chavadi Native Kitchen Community Cafe, or Miso Sexy.