22 Amazing Pubs in Bangalore for an Amazing Nightlife

Bangalore is a budding youth-centric hub due to the increasing young workforce. With such intense working crowd in the city, a weekend off is pretty much the only steam-blower throughout the week. Cancelled weekend plans for this kind of crowd could be quite disappointing. Thus, bearing in mind the absolute necessity for a weekend chill and added month-end budget crisis, we have listed out some of the best pubs in Bangalore for the youth:

1. Arbor Brewing Company

It is one of the best craft breweries in the town and the folks who run the place are really passionate about their brews. Their menu serves as a guide for both beer-lover and non-enthusiasts which entails tasting notes, food pairing recommendations, and alcohol content details. Not to mention the food which will definitely add life to your party, the hep atmosphere, and the polite staff which make it more enjoyable. 

Address: 8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road
Contact: +91 8050144477
Cost for Two: INR 2,000
Recommended Drinks: Any Craft Beer, Long Island Iced Tea
Happy Hours: Monday all-day

2. Toit

It is an ever-buzzing microbrewery that serves the choicest beers and pizzas in Indiranagar. Their experiments with beer never seem to end with the latest addition being ‘Namma Beeru’, a harvest brew made of ragi seeds. Toit opened shop in 2010, making it one of the oldest microbreweries in India while still managing to be a place that Bangaloreans swear by! Their food menu also has an interesting mix of South Indian accompaniments, plain old pub appetizers, pizzas, and kinds of pasta. 

Address: 298, 100 Feet Road, Namma Metro Pillar 62, Indiranagar
Contact: +91 9019713388
Cost for Two: INR 2,000
Recommended Drinks: Beer

3. Hoppipola

It is a happening lounge bar in Church Street and is almost always hosting an event or a party. They have a well-curated list of accompaniments for your drinking plans. Try the Hoppi Papads, Tangri Open Naan, and Peri Peri Popcorn if you love exploring new flavours. Moreover, the cocktails and food are very reasonably priced - which means the place could become your hangout spot for after-office hours.

Address: 14, 3rd Floor, Church Street, Bangalore
Contact: +91 9620216162
Cost for Two: INR 1,300
Recommended Drinks: Hoppi BathTub and DaVinciTini
Happy Hours: Weekdays (2nd drink sold at retail price); Unlimited pizza and drinks at INR 900 on Sunday afternoons

4. Church Street Social

Ever since the Social brand arrived in Bangalore it has taken the city by storm making it a popular hangout spot for the young urban dwellers. The ambience, food and the entire setup of the restaurant surely make it a fun place to head to. More often than not they have live music performances and sports screening to keep you engaged.   

Address: 46/1, Cobalt Building, Church Street
Contact: +91 9152017971
Cost for Two: INR 1,500
Recommended Drinks: Shimla Mirch Martini, LIITs, Cosmo-Explosion

5. Stories

Stories is a top place to hang out with your favourite alcohol amidst a peaceful green ambience. With super-upped decor, Stories is one of the best pubs in Bangalore to spend with your friends and family.

Address: 15, 24th Main Road, 1st Phase, JP Nagar 
Contact: 080 49653116
Cost for Two: INR 1,500
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Beer Cocktails
Happy Hours:
Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Zomato Gold 1+1 for Food: Available 

6. The Reservoire

The Reservoire hosts a chic atmosphere adding to their minimal-modern interiors. In addition to their famous Sunday brunches, The Reservoire is an excellent hangout arena during a weekend evening as well. The regular live performances by local musicians make an evening rendezvous all the more special here. 

Address: 17th Main Road, JNC Road, Koramangala 5th Block 
Contact: 080 47483007
Cost for Two: INR 1,400
Recommended Drinks: Craft Beer, Cocktails, Mocktails
Happy Hours:
Monday to Tuesday - 11:00 AM  to 8:00 PM
Wednesday to Friday - 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

7. House of Commons

House of Commons is a small place endorsed in the right amount of cosiness, making for the perfect weekend ambience. Decored in an engaging quantity of colourful interiors, House of Commons is yet another cheap pub in Bangalore to visit with your weekend gang. 

Address: 122/B, Jyothi Nivas Road, Koramangala 5th Block 
Contact: 080 47482956
Cost for Two: INR 1,000
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Shooters, Cocktails
Happy Hours: Sunday To Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Zomato Gold 2+2 on Drinks: Available 

8. The Boozy Griffin

The Boozy Griffin is quite a nostalgic space when it comes to the interiors. Adding to a traditional English-themed bar atmosphere, The Boozy Griffin also provides an extensive Italian, Mexican and Thai menu along with their select beverages and alcohol.

Address: 20/7, 4th & 5th Floor, Swamy Legato, Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli, Marathahalli 
Contact: 080 45128669
Cost for Two: INR 1,800
Recommended Drinks: Long Island Iced Tea, Cocktails
Happy Hours: 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Zomato Gold 2+2 on Drinks: Available 

9. Tipsy Bull

With two seating levels spread across the rooftop and indoors, Tipsy Bull is one of the best pubs in Bangalore with some engaging decor. The bar also provides a live sports screening facility beside its full bar service. Tipsy Bull does have valet parking and wifi as well. 

Address: 2008, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar 
Contact: 080 49652151
Cost for Two: INR 1,500
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Wine, Cocktails 

10. Bob’s Bar

This small and dimly lit pub provides indoor and outdoor seating options, along with its wooden interiors and full bar service. The highlight of Bob's Bar is their openness to the LGBTQIA+ community, so feel free to run right out of the closet to Bob's Bar with your fam and dine in an unbiased atmosphere. 

Address: 1, Raheja Arcade, Koramangala 7th Block 
Contact: +91 7975619710
Cost for Two: INR 1,000
Recommended Drinks: Craft Beers, Liqueurs

11. Cosmos Resto Bar

A pocket-friendly rendezvous, Cosmos Resto Bar has projected a great blend of luxury and budget amongst their food and drink menu. With courteous staff serving food on time, Cosmos Resto Bar is another LGBTQIA+ friendly spot. Cosmos Restro Bar is one of those cheap pubs in Bangalore that also hosts regular live music in addition to their live sports screening facility and extensive buffet spread. 

Address: 1198/A, Sy. 54/1, Uttarahalli Main Road, Channasandra, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore
Contact: +91 9148332333
Cost for Two: INR 1,000
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Cocktails
Happy Hours: Any time any day
Zomato Gold 1+1 on Food: Available 

12. NoLimmits Lounge and Club

Those looking out to dance should target NoLimmits Lounge and Club. Apart from the lounge seating arrangements and great music, the Club has some of the best DJs over during the weekend.  

Address: 8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road
Contact: 080 47483076
Cost for Two: INR 2,000
Recommended Drinks: Cocktails, Beer
Happy Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Zomato Gold 2+2 on Drinks: Available 

13. Gilly’s Restobar

Gilly’s Restobar is a concise pub offering a cosy weekend ambience. With great offers throughout the week, Gilly's offers both indoor, outdoor and rooftop seating as well. This pub in Bangalore hosts regular live performances too. 

Address: 91, Jyothi Nivas College Road, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore
Contact: 080 49652557
Cost for Two: INR 1,000
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Cocktails, Mojito
Happy Hours: Friday and Saturday till 7:00 PM

14. Three Dots and A Dash

Three Dots and a Dash is a great pub in Bangalore with an extensive bar facility in addition to their private dining facilities and wifi. Engaged as a striking nightclub, Three Dots and a Dash also has a dance floor along with a gastropub and a live sports screening amenity. 

Address: 47/1, 4th Floor, 9th Cross, 1st Main, Mini Forest, Phase 3, JP Nagar
Contact: 080 49652662
Cost for Two: INR 1,500
Recommended Drinks: Cocktails, Beer
Happy Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Zomato Gold 2+2 on Drinks: Available 

15. Plan B 

Plan B is a small and cosy club serving a variety of American, Chinese and BBQ dishes. Nestled in a warm atmosphere, Plan B is a top option among the cheap pubs in Bangalore that also offers a full bar facility and indoor seating.

Address: 20, Castle Street, Ashok Nagar, Brigade Road
Contact: +91 8880022737
Cost for Two: INR 1,300
Recommended Drinks: Beer, Cocktails
Zomato Gold 1+1 on Food: Available 

16. Pecos Classic 

Pecos is a nostalgic pub in Bangalore as they've been serving great drinks and food for over 30 years now. A dimly lit club, Pecos Classic is an LGBTQIA+ friendly bar too! Besides their live sports screening amenity and indoor seating, Pecos also provides great finger food along with some home-brewery. 

Address: 34, Resthouse Road, Brigade Road 
Contact: +91 7975176579
Cost for Two: INR 1,100
Recommended Drinks: Draught Beer
Happy Hours: Monday - Friday - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

17. The Biere Club

Situated on the Vijay Mallya Road in the heart of the city, The Biere Club is a microbrewery or a pub that specializes in  brewed beer.  Their main specialities include craft beer, wheat beer, stout etc. Besides that you also try their lip-smacking finger foods- nachos, salsa, pork chops, brownies etc. They also have outdoor seating.

Address: 20/2, Vittal Mallya Rd, D' Souza Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
Contact: +91 99867 69776
Cost for Two: INR 1,700
Recommended Drinks: Brewed Beer

18. Fenny’s

Fenny’s Lounge and Kitchen is a vivacious nightlife spot with landscaped alfresco dining facilities on a terrace. Bangaloreans love sizzlers and Fenny’s takes that seriously, serving four exotic varieties of BBQ. Wood-fired pizzas, beef chilli corn grills, mocktails and colourful cocktail pitchers are their specialty while tons of mouthwatering vegetarian burgers and risottos are also sought after by foodies. Fenny’s spick and span wooden interiors rev up the vibrant ambience. Kids are provided with art books and crayons to keep them occupied while you unwind with your brew.

Location: 7th Block, 115 Ganapathi temple Road, Koramangala, Bangalore
Contact/Delivery: 09036082911
Open hours: 11am - 12:30am, open daily
Cost for 2: INR 1,600
Must Try Items: Long Island Ice Beer, Vegetarian Farmhouse Pizza

19. Vapour Pub and Brewery

Boasting of upbeat live music gigs and two floors of fun-filled weekend mayhem, this buzzing pub is East Bangalore’s talk of the town. This is Bangalore’s only pub serving five indigenous brews of vapour basmati, ale, wheat, dark and premium. If beer is your poison, Vapour Pub is ready to impress with fresh lager and fruit mixes. You also get plenty of the usual pub food like bacon wrapped prawns, chilli chicken, chilli beef and nachos, spiced up with Vapour’s distinct smoky flavours.

Multiple Locations: 773 HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore; 7th Bren Mercury, Marathahalli - Sarjapur Rd, Above Reliance Digital, Bengaluru
Timings: 12pm - 12:30am, Monday - Sunday
Cost for 2: INR 1,500
Recommended Drinks: Watermelon Liqueur Vodka, Kiwi Pulp Beer

20. 1522 - The Pub

Inspired by Rock & Roll, this is a youth special pub with intimate modern decor, refined amenities and refreshing cocktails named to portray their commitment to period rock music. Awarded multiple times for great service and ambience, 1522 - The Pub is known for seafood, tall chicken sandwiches and thin crust pizzas cooked to perfection. Each floor of the 3-storied pub reflects unique themes like a 90s lounge, a casual neon-lit floor and laid-back terrace with cityscapes.

Address: 23, New BEL Road, KGE Layout, Mathikere, Bangalore
Open hours: 11am - 12:30am, open daily
Price for 2: INR 1,200
Contact: 07899321522
Happy Hours: 2pm - 5pm, Thursdays
Must Try Drinks: Smoke on the Water, Road House Blues

21. Watson’s

Watson’s is one of Bangalore's oldest chain gastro pubs with marvellous full-service outlets in Ulsoor, Sahakara Nagar, Vasanthnagar and Indiranagar. Their palatable food, subtle retro vibes, dedicated DJ and budget booze are a hit with Bangaloreans. While draught beer, buntas and kalakatta are on their most-ordered list, potent cocktails with espresso bases and alcohol laces are ideal for merry evenings with friends. Lone visitors can curl up with a book from the pub’s shelves. Apart from Spanish vegetarian classics, the Indian menu, frosted cupcakes and Chicken Ghee Roast make everyone come back for s’more.

Locations in Bangalore: Watson’s Ulsoor - 4th Floor, Skywalk, Assaye Road; Watson’s Sahakara Nagar - 8 DLRV Sampad, 60 Feet Road; Watson’s Vasanthnagar - In Bangalore Palace, Kodava Samaja Building; Watson’s Indiranagar - 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road
Timings: 12pm - 1am, open daily
Price for 2: INR 1,300
Recommended Drinks: Mirchi Margarita, Flat White Martini

22. Windmill Craftworks

Best known for its brilliant jazz gigs and home-brewing craft beers, Windmill Craftworks is a cozy pub with books, magazine and private seating sections built to resemble a vintage library. Fried calamari, chill prawns with potato mash, roast pork and rum and raspberry sponge cakes are their most acclaimed servings. Windmill Craftworks also challenges burger enthusiasts with their enormous, vegetarian Jumbo Meltdown and Bangers N Mash.

Address: 331 5B Road, Shivaji Nagar, Whitefield, Bangalore
Timings: 12pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Sunday
Pocket Pinch for 2: INR 2,500
Must Try Drink: Golden Ale

Now that you have a fair idea about the fair pubbing and clubbing deals in Bangalore let us know your experiences at these pubs. Did we miss out on any other pub in Bangalore? Let us know in the comments below!