Beer is one of the oldest drinks the world has ever known and loved! International Beer Day gives all the beer lovers worldwide just one more excuse to have a round on the first Friday of August. Beer has always been the drink of choice for the ordinary working man or woman. When it’s served up cold and frothy or strong and everyone across the globe celebrates International Beer Day on the first Friday in August every year – this year it’s falling on August 6, 2021! The start of another weekend tempts us to put aside our work, set aside differences, and come together to celebrate our love of beer.
Below is the list of best places to go in Bengaluru and have your share of Beer this year, cheers!
Hydeout is a perfect spot to unwind after a full day in Malleshwaram with native cocktails, cold beers and signature short bites at Hydeout Bar & Lounge. This is Sheratons’ open-air lounge bar, located on Level 4. This place opens up for dinner, it's one of the favorite place among hotel guests and locals as well.
Head to this place and say hello to Bangalore’s first jet themed restopub. Think about a restaurant having aircraft replicas, themed décor and cocktails to match it all. Spread across four floors, the place is jet-themed hence is appropriately called as Jetlag.
Must-haves: The Captain Drink, Jet On High, Greek Salad, Chilly Pork, Bharwan Kumbh
Forty Six Ounces is the first of its kind micro-brewery in Electronic City, Bangalore. This place lush green gardens, soothing water bodies and natural aesthetics that gives out an aura of elation. This is the best space where you can free your spirits, be happy and have fun or just put the world behind you and relax. This is the place that offers a perfect mix of the best craft beers, mouth-watering food, great music and a happening vibe.
They offer outdoor seating, where one can sit and enjoy the delightful Bengaluru weather. This is an open air lounge that offers bird-eye’s view of beautiful Velankani Tech Park. The bar here is one of a kind, which creates perfect atmosphere to enjoy your delicious pint of beer.
Must-haves: Hefeweizen, India Pale Ale, Maibock, Weizenbock, Tom Kha, 46 Oz Caesar Salad, Chicken Pepper Fry, Paneer Butter Masala.
Biergarten is an ideal party destination in Bengaluru that caters to all the needs of its youthful and energetic guests. This is the best place to have a smashing time that ticks all the items on the checklist including swanky decor, electric ambiance, good variety in booze, delicious food. This place serves everything from hand-crafted drinks to savory dishes, flavor always takes center stage here. This microbrewery offers some of the finest options for a night out in the town.
Having won an award in the first year of its opening, XOOX Brewmill in Koramangala has become a formidable spot in the area for everything be it artisanal beers, craft cocktails and modern Indian food. The interiors, you guessed it right they are swanky and spacious spread across three floors. The best part here is the outdoors with the amphitheater seating and camper style benches. Do not forget, XOOX is another brewpub that has experimented a bit. They’ve made Red Velvet Ale with red velvet cake and an Irish red ale!
Must-haves: Peanut Brownie, XOOX Paneer Makhani, Apple Cider, Scotch Brown Ale, Vegetable Biryani, Smoked Amber Ale, Belgian Wit Beer
The Bier Library is located in South Bangalore’s very happening and lit, Koramangala. This microbrewery has a beautiful open space and seating with the view of a koi pond located right in the center. They also have a cosy reading corner and a private garden!
7 Rivers Brewing Co., is dedicated to bring alive the “Flavour of Local” through exclusively brewed craft beer. The menu here lists 4 beers as their main core.
Must-haves: Chocolate Coffee Stout, American Pale Ale, New World Pilsner, Witbier,
Uru microbrewery is one of the firsts to have a healthy menu, so expect everything from Sweet Potato Steak to Buddha Bowls and kombucha to be part of the global menu. This place has chic and minimalist decor, anyone visiting here will love the open space here. It doesn't matter whether you're with family or friends, this one is totally an experiential space that has got something for everyone.
Rasta serves delectable food at affordable prices and they use best quality food products that make them the best. Do not forget to head here to have a beer or two, on this International Beer Day.
Arbor Brewing Company, commonly known as ABC- originally founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1995, opened their first overseas location in Bangalore, in 2012. In late 2015, ABC was the first microbrewery in the country that began ageing beers in barrels. In a nutshell, they make a beer, and once it’s ready, they age it in a barrel for an extended period of time. ABC has a few whisky barrels as well as some wine barrels. Barrel ageing typically provides layers of complexity and flavours to the beer.
Simran Saluja is an in-house creative writer currently working with EazyDiner. She is a food enthusiast, dog lover and travel buff. She loves to explore new cuisines and places. Simran being an extrovert loves talking around with people and sharing her stories and experiences. Apart from writing, she loves watching Netflix.
