Where To Drink In Bangalore This Weekend (23rd To 25th January)

If you’re in Bangalore this weekend, you must definitely consider visiting the city’s blingiest bars, cocktail bars, and fine dine restaurants. After all, the city has a number of places where you can spend your weekend with great drinks and even better food. From Secret Story and Magique to Ironhill, here is our round-up of the five best places to drink in Bangalore (23rd to 25th January).

23rd To 25th January: Where To Drink This Weekend In Bangalore

1. Ironhill Kanakpura Road

• Vibe: Located in the Kanakpura Road area in Bangalore, Ironhill is a famous brewery and restaurant in the city. With great brews and fun carnival vibes, the spot is great to unwind with your gang over delicious, frothy beer and good music. The brewery and restaurant has a welcoming, intimate atmosphere with a dedicated bar serving beer on tap and innovative cocktails.
• What To Drink: Ironhill offers a range of cocktails in a variety of spirits, including offerings like Timeless Tonic, Chronos Daiquiri, Agave Nectar, Velvet Garden, and more. It also has a variety of mocktails, iced teas, and evergreen cocktails. Besides, it also has a selection of crafted brews available by the glass and pitcher. If you like crafted brews, you must try their Afterlife Ale, Wonderland Wheat, and Seasonal Finale - Vol 21.
• Address: 4th floor, Cross Metro Station, Forum South Bengaluru, Anjanadri Layout, Konanakunte, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore
• Timing: 12 PM to 1 AM
• Cost For Two: INR 1,500 with alcohol

2. Over Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar

• Vibe: Can’t choose between going for a coffee run and grabbing a morning cocktail this weekend? You must head to Lavelle Road’s Over Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar. The wine and coffee bar is where you can unwind with all the European feels – premium wine in hand and delicious European food in front of you. The ambiance is quite welcoming and calm, urging visitors to pause and soak in the bespoke charm of its interiors.
• What To Drink: If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll definitely enjoy savoring the variety of hot and iced coffees available here. However, if you’re in the mood to sip some alcoholic beverages, the bar menu has a selection of premium wines as well as wine cocktails like Mimosa, Classic Sangria, and Mulled Wine.
• Address: 41, Ground Floor, Cristu Complex, Ashok Nagar, Lavelle Road, Bangalore
• Timing: 10 AM to 10:30 PM (Monday to Friday); 9 AM to 11 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
• Cost For Two: INR 1,000 without alcohol

3. Magique

• Vibe: If you’re wondering where to drink in Bangalore with a panoramic view of the city, Magique is definitely a place to consider. The bar and restaurant has Asia’s longest rooftop bar, serving delectable cocktails with a side of panoramic views! The interiors and the rooftop area has a calming coastal European charm with its use of flowy fabrics, wooden accents, and plenty of greenery.
• What To Drink: Magique has an extensive bar menu that includes a premium selection of wine, vodka, whisky, and other spirits. It also has an extensive menu of gin, vodka, and tequila cocktails along with a roster of classic cocktails. If you’re not into alcoholic drinks, they’ve got you covered with non-alcoholic mocktails.
• Address: Plot 36, 100 Feet Road, Srinivagilu, Chandra Reddy Layout, S T Bed Layout, Opp. To Shilton Royale Hotel, Near SJR Junction, Koramangala 6th Block, Bangalore
• Timing: 12 PM to 1 AM
• Cost For Two: INR 2,000 with alcohol

4. Chin Lung Brewery

• Vibe: Bangalore’s Chin Lung Brewery and Resto Bar has expanded into many neighborhoods – from Indiranagar and Marathahalli to Residency Road and Koramangala. The brewery also has the distinction of being Bangalore’s oldest community bar, serving delicious brews since 1956. The breweries have a welcoming, laidback atmosphere, with lush greenery, immersive open spaces, and plush seating.
• What To Drink: The Chin Lung bar menu has a selection of brewed beer, consisting of brews like Brown Munde IPA, Nawabi Weizen Bock, Basanti Belgian Wit, and others. It also offers samplers before you try these beers – so choose wisely! Besides, they also offer classic cocktails, signature cocktails, and cocktail pitchers if you prefer cocktails over crafted brews. Additionally, they have a reliable menu of the best spirits, shots, and even mocktails!
• Address: 1135, Hal, 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
• Timing: 10 AM to 1 AM
• Cost For Two: INR 1,900 with alcohol

5. Secret Story

• Vibe: Are you ready to go on a mini tropical vacation this weekend? Secret Story in Indiranagar is a bar and lounge serving tropical cuisine in a summer-y, breezy ambiance. With ample greenery and interiors inspired by the tropics, the bar and lounge is a great spot for a wholesome brunch or a sundowner.
• What To Drink: Secret Story’s bar menu includes a mix of imported and homegrown selection of spirits, be it single malts and rum or brandy and gin. The menu also has signature cocktails like Gin Apro, Coco Spice, Zero Hour, Diamond in the Sky, and others. Worry not, they also offer mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages in case you’re having a ‘dry January’.
• Address: 968, 3rd & 4th Floor, HAL 2nd Stage, Doopanahalli, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
• Timing: 12 PM to 1 AM
• Cost For Two: INR 2,000 with alcohol

Summing Up

Here we reach the end of our recommendations for the ‘where to drink in Bangalore’ listicle for the 23rd to 25th January weekend. Mark your calendars, sort out your plans, and invite friends to sip, unwind, and repeat! After all, Bangalore has great bars and an even greater bar culture!