Taking the bar

Bengaluru’s pub tradition has at all times been vibrant, residence to among the metropolis’s most iconic watering holes. Every Bengalurean has their favourite go-to spot, every holding its personal timeless appeal. These old-school pubs are recognized not only for their pocket-friendly alcohol costs, but additionally for mouth-watering bites that complement your drink. Here is a listing of basic pubs and the gang favourites from every:

Tenderloin chilli

Pecos was launched in 1989 and is taken into account one of many foremost retro rock music pubs within the nation. Pecos Classic, the primary outlet that opened on Rest House Road, served Mexican meals initially and music fans would typically hangout there to take pleasure in their rock assortment.

As I enter the brand new Indiranagar outlet, I really feel I’ve travelled again in time due to the classic rock posters adorning its partitions. I attempt the Pecos tenderloin chilli, which has been a prime choose of diners for 30 years. Thinly sliced beef strips are calmly coated in batter, fried and tossed of their signature chilli sauce with some greens. This dish is reasonably spicy and pairs nicely with a crisp beer. Other suggestions embody Pecos hen dry fry, chilli prawn, Pecos chilli pork and neer dosawith hen curry.

Pecos tenderloin chilli is priced at ₹345. At Indiranagar

Prawn ghee roast

The 48-year-old Dolphins bar and kitchen is a nostalgic treasure for a lot of Bengalureans. Recently revamped with recent interiors, it continues to appeal. The menu has homely Mangalorean dishes, alongside tandoori and kebabs starters. 

On my go to to Dolphins, I’m seated subsequent to a bunch of males on their college reunion. At their suggestion, I attempt the prawn ghee roast. The vibrant purple masala coating the prawns is a success. The prawn ghee roast pairs nicely with mushy neer dosa, making it an ideal starter or fundamental. Other must-tries embody the mutton cutlet, Coorgi pandi fry, anjal pullichattu and squid pepper.

Prawn ghee roast is priced at ₹460. At Cox Town

Mutton sukka

Established in 2011, Doff turned standard for its breezy atmosphere and sport screenings. The inside, with flags of varied international locations hanging from the ceiling and a number of tv screens tuned in to the match of the day, offers off a sports activities bar vibe. However, it’s the meals that really stands out. With a multi-cuisine menu, Doff provides a variety of choices to go well with each style.

I attempt the mutton sukka with Doff particular naan. The mutton is slow-cooked in a single day in a tandoor, leading to a wealthy, tender dish stuffed with flavour. For these looking for more healthy choices, Doff additionally serves guilt-free dishes akin to uncooked banana tikki, sauteed chickpeas, broccoli kebab and dal kosambari . Some of the gang favourites right here embody beer-battered onion rings, a wide range of hen kebabs, nachos, pizzas and prawn peratti.

Mutton sukka is priced at ₹389. At Indiranagar

Tender coconut kabab

Ujwal Restaurant has been serving prospects for 18 years, with branches in Vasanth Nagar, Sanjay Nagar and RT Nagar. While modest in its interiors, the restaurant and bar is understood for its excellent meals. A signature dish right here is the tender coconut kabab. Introduced 15 years in the past, it options boneless hen items cooked in a spicy inexperienced masala (finest paired with neer dosa) and served inside a young coconut shell.

Ujwal can be standard for Mangalorean dishes akin to prawn tender, crab masala fry, anjal masala fry, and pot fish curry. Although the interiors are minimal and the vibes are old-fashioned, this bar can simply turn into your on a regular basis hangout spot. With its scrumptious meals and reasonably priced alcohol, it’s the good place to take pleasure in with out burning a gap in your pocket.

Tender coconut kebab at Priced at ₹320. At Vasanth Nagar

Lobo’s pork chilli bafat

Opened in 2018, Bob’s Bar rapidly turned standard for its reasonably priced alcohol and distinctive meals choices. After the primary outlet in Indiranagar, there have been branches throughout town together with Koramangala and J.P. Nagar with the newest one opening on Wood Street.

Instead of generic bar snacks, Bob’s serves a wide range of dishes from numerous South Indian cuisines. A preferred selection is Lobo’s pork chilli. The pork is succulent, juicy, and coated with simply the correct amount of spices.

Also value making an attempt are the bare fish masala, crispy girls finger, kottu parotta, and the Gowda mutton chops. With each indoor and out of doors seating choices, the place is at all times buzzing with vitality, making it a problem to discover a desk on weekends.

Lobo’s pork chilli bafat priced at ₹185. At Indiranagar

Rava fried prawns  

Started in 2014, Watson’s Pub is one other staple within the metropolis’s pub circuit. It is a good place to satisfy new individuals, dance, or simply meet up with previous associates. Their multi-cuisine menu contains a vary of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices akin to mac and cheese sticks, kodi karepak vepudu, Goan squid chilli fry, and peri peri paneer tikka.

The rava fried prawns stand out right here. Marinated in salt, chili, and pepper, coated with egg white and rava, deep-fried, and dusted with peri peri powder, they’re crispy on the surface and tender on the within, making them an ideal match with chilled beer. 

Rava fried prawns priced at ₹425. At Assaye Road