Must-see nightlife in Bengaluru (Bangalore)

  • Third Wave Coffee Roasters

    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…

  • Brahmin's Coffee Bar

    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),…

  • Biere Club

    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…

  • Tata Cha

    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…

  • Prost

    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…

  • blueFROG

    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…

  • Atta Galatta

    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…

  • Underpass Pub & Grub

    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…

  • Straight Up Pub

    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…

  • Pecos Classic

    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 –…

  • What’s in a Name?

    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…

  • Bootlegger

    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…

  • Barebones

    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…

  • Brewsky

    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…

  • Barleyz

    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…

  • Plan B

    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…

  • Dyu Art Cafe

    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…

  • Shiro

    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…

  • Amrut

    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…

  • Arbor Brewing Company

    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,…

  • Vapour

    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…

  • Bartin's Restobar

    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…

  • Monkey Bar

    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 …

  • Infinitea

    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,…

  • 13th Floor

    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,…

  • Toit Brewpub

    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…

  • Bottle & Glass

    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…

  • Tata Cha

    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…

  • Monkey Bar

    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…

  • Matteo

    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…

  • Hoot Cafe & Brewery

    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…

  • Big Pitcher

    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…

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