We in Bangalore/Bengaluru have heard our beloved city being addressed to with plenty of names such as the “City of Gardens” (that it used to be), “Silicon Valley of India” (that it has become), “Bengaval-uru” – the “City of Guards” (What it actually means) and also with joy as “The City of Pubs“.
With more and more influx of population (currently the third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration), mainly of youngsters from other parts of India, for the IT and BPO needs, we see a new pub come up somewhere every week. I am actually losing track of the count of pubs in and around MG/Brigade!
Here are my favourites -
Beer and Rock/Progressive -
Pecos (Brigade cut-road), Mojos (Residency/Brigade Road) and Stones (Indiranagar 100 ft road)
Rating – 3.5 / 5
These pubs are perfect if you are a beer guy and like to listen to the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Eagles.. A pitcher of Draught beer is always accompanied with peanuts/popcorn and the first mug will definitely set you into the right mood.The food is just too brilliant. Cost reasonable.
Windsor (Near Cantonment Station)
Rating – 3 / 5
Very similar to the ones mentioned above, also serve excellent food! A small place (maybe 50 seats to offer), good music and sports on TV. Cost reasonable.
Beer/Heavy and Rock/Progressive -
Tavern (In the same building as Angeethi, Bamboo shoots; Next to Hotel Empire-Museum Road)
Rating – 3 / 5
A small cozy yellow lit pub, good grunge and alternative rock to put you in the groove. Foods OK. Cost OK.
Hard Rock Cafe (End of St Marks Road, almost on Anil Kumble circle)
Rating – 4 / 5
A mix of all genres of rock, mainly the popularly heard rock-anthems from the greats. Being an American chain of pubs and restaurant it was surprisingly quite late that they made their presence in Bangalore. Great ambiance. Good food. Cost expensive – good during the beginning of the month when the bank balance is high 
Legends of Rock (Koramangala)
Rating – 3.5 / 5
Lot of seating space. Good music sometimes. Cost ok.
A few others I will not fail to mention -
Le Rock (Brigade Cut-Road) – 3 / 5
NASA (Church Street) – 2.5 / 5
Noon Wines/Scottish Pub (St Marks Road) – 2.5 / 5
Firangi Paani(Forum Mall) – 3 / 5
Maya (Bombay Store, MG Road) – 3 / 5
Beer/Heavy and Black/Heavy Metal -
Styx (MG Road, close to the Brigade Road Junction)
Rating – 3.5 / 5
Head Bangers in hell. Cost OK. Food good. A place to be to warm up for Rock concerts.
Purple Haze (Residency Road, Koramangala etc..)
Rating – 3.5 / 5
A perfect place to sing along while drinking. Yell out your requests to the DJ and he is good enough to que it up. Cost OK.
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Apart from the ones mentioned above, my all-time favourite would be the good old Koshys (St Marks Road).
I think you need to get a hold of the Kingfisher Good Times book and explore a little bit more.
And where the **** is Purple Haze, Koramanagala Opp JN College? Thats da sh!t.
Oops! missed the Koramangala one
. Its 5/5 dude if you know what you wanna listen to.
@Cruiser
Like I mentioned, these are MY favourites. I know there are plenty more Pubs in Bangalore. And for your information, I did work with Kingfisher October Fest.
There is also a Purple Haze on residency (the first of the ‘em).
@both
Hey everyone has their own choices..i prefer lemon juice but
but 180 proof on st marks road used to be cool
I am regular to Windsor for its cheap
. Worst part is they serve only Beer. But a nice place to spend time and belt Non Veg if you are low in cash. And Of cource Stones in Indiranagar too.
@ Anti-g: is the Kingfisher fest happening this year???
@KF: The Oktober Fest will definitely happen this year as well! Its actually an european culture, which was introduced by Mallaya in India.. and man am I grateful to him
any idea when will the october fest be this year?
Its usually on the second friday-sunday of October. So I guess it would be on 12th 13th and 14th. The prompotions for the fest begins as early as 30 days before the event. Most of the pubs mentioned above have these promotional events. So watch out for Ad space.
Hi dude, there is a brand new Purple Haze on outer ring road at marathalli, opposite the innovative multiplex. Difficult to spot but occupies two levels of upper floors. Great place and rocking music. Something for the rockizens on that side to cheer about. Check it out!!!
Hi dude, there is a brand new Purple Haze on outer ring road at marathalli, opposite the innovative multiplex. Diofficult to spot but occupies two levels of upper floors. Great place and rocking music. Something for the rockizens on that side to cheer about. Check it out!!!
hi folks….if you really wanna know what music and beer relation…just hit purple haze….great music,and great place to chill.
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