From Fancy Cocktails To Cheap Booze, You Must Check Out These Happening Bars In Kothrud!

From delicious and pretty looking cocktails too good to drink to your choice of poison, we enlisted the best bars in Kothrud to get your drinking game on point. So, come make pouring decisions with us!

Retox

Viman Nagar’s friendly neighbourhood bar has now made its way to the other end of town and K towners cannot be happier. From their delicious cocktails like the Pickle Jar, The Retox and Caramelised Rum Punch are accompanied with their equally delicious bar bites like the Roti Chips, Retox Fries and Vidharbi Chicken Tacos. Look out for their every day offers to make your drinking sessions easy on your wallets. Good food, good drinks and all you need is a good company to make life good, no?
Where: Gulawani Maharaj Road, Pandurang Colony, Erandwane
When: 12.30 pm to 1 am
Price: Rs 2,000 for two
Contact: 8046971879

Hidden Place -The Hangout

This popular waterhole now has a branch in almost every corner of the city! From their famous beer pitchers and towers with a rock and music-themed ambience, The Hidden Place is one of the oldies but a goodie bar in the city. With their latest addition of a foosball table and mad happy hours, it’s safe to say that some things don’t change. From their Chicken/ Paneer Chilly to their epic Kheema Pav, it is an adda for many, right from college kids to working professions. With draught beer starting Rs 129, what’s not to love about it? Cheers!
Where: 1st Floor, Rahul Complex, Beside Krishna Hospital, Paud Road, Kothrud
When: Noon to 12.30 am
Price: Rs 1,300 for two
Contact: 8408808880

Cafe Eastwood

This part bohemian, part Bob Marley themed bar has become an institution in for Kothrudkars since 2012. This no-frills bar and hangout space is perfect if you’re looking to hang out with friends over a glass of chilled beer starting as low as Rs 170. Couple that with some bar bites like Masala Peanuts, Honey Chilli Potato, Chicken Chillada and Tangdi Kebabs to munch on. Do drink up and eat on!
Where: Chintamani Pride, Near Citypride, Kothrud
When: Noon to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 8087010255

Adda

From dinbhar discounts, beer starting at Rs 120, one-plus-one on drinks and cocktails starting as low as Rs 189, Adda is a great place to grab a drink. If you’re hanging out with a couple of friends then we suggest you opt for their community drinks, AKA Dostana Drinks like Punchkrama a concoction of white and dark rum with spices and fruits for Rs 598 only! Sasta ani mast! Love partying and catching up for drinks on the weekend? Move on, weekdays are the new weekends and Adda gives you seven offers every day to enjoy your week in full bloom. From striking deals to Karaoke nights, there’s a lot more to look forward to at Adda. 
Where: 4th Floor, Ravat Furniture, Paud Road, Kothrud
When: Noon to 12.30 am
Price: Rs 1,200 for two
Contact: 7888151746

Barometer

Barometer is taking the patrons of Kothrud by storm. With nicely done interiors, it’s got those brunchy vibes to chill in the morning to a hip hangout for drinks in the evening. You can start with coffee and breakfast in the morning, followed by lunch and right up to drinks at the end of the day. The drinks here are not only potent but also too pretty to drink. Their signature cocktails like Gooseberry Basil Mojito, Elderflower Sangria and Beer Mimosa, will spruce up your regular cocktail asks and let you try something new in the bargain! We also suggest you give their exciting LIIT’s a try! The Hawaiian and Very Berry LIIT are good picks of the lot! A one-stop solution to all your dining and wine-ing needs.
Where: Shop 2, Chintamani Pride, City Pride Road, Paschimanagri, Kothrud
When: 7.30 am to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 9112271000

Barberry

Want to party sharty? If you’re in Kothrud and looking for a place to grab a drink or two, then Barberry is a hot jaunt in town. From premium whiskeys to beer cocktails and vino, they have it all. With an extensive list of cocktails, it's always kabhi khushi, kabhi rum here.
Where: 121/122, Rambaug Colony, Paud Road, Next Lane of MIT College, Kothrud
When: Noon to 1 am
Price: Rs 1,200 for two
Contact: 9413324280

The Tipsy Duckling

The Tipsy Duckling has been dishing out delicious cocktails since 2018 and making K town peeps happy. The Rose Martini is a gorgeous looking drink, known for its extraordinary luscious taste! It has the ingredients of a martini with a romantic twist of rose petals or Liquid Marijuana, a cool, tropical cocktail that flaunts notes of honeydew melon and white rum will appeal to most. They also have beers from local craft breweries you can sip on!
Where: Shop 2-3, Shubhankaroti Apartment, Opposite Business Hub, Suvarnabaug Colony, Karve Road, Kothrud
When: 12.30 pm to midnight
Price: Rs 1,500
Contact: 9130182609

Sobar

Sometimes after a couple of drinks, we easily forget if were sotally tober or the other way around. This hip resto-bar in Kothrud’s neighbourhood has exciting drinks like Puneri Mule, Electric Lemonade, a gin-based cocktail for adults, or an Espressotini for all you coffee fanatics. Apart from your regular hard liquor, you can also opt for their cocktail pitchers for the win! So drink up guys!
Where: Shop 17, Muktai Mathwad Prangan, Shivtirth Nagar, Paud Road, Kothrud
When: 11.30 am to midnight
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 8888837763

Ecstasy Bar & Eatery

Ecstasy Lounge is a huge place hidden uphill near MIT College, the place opened for public in February 2019 and had us bowled over with the quirky menu. It can house over 50 pax and has a varied menu in terms of a mix of cuisines. But if you’re not after food but delicious nectar to get you in high spirits. From buy-one-get-one to buy-two-get-one they have a bevvy of offers to choose from. 30 ml gin starting at Rs 90 to ek whiskey peg starting from Rs 140 and apna favourite rum starting at Rs 80, not just your hour, but your night will turn into a happy one!
Where: Sharao Lawns, Rambaug Colony, Near MIT College, Paud Road
When: 1 pm to 1 am
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 08046971212

ALC Bar & Bites 

A newbie on the block, ALC Bar & Bites is located in the heart of Kothrud catering to all your drinking scenes. The place is a little snug, but the Bob Marley, Queen and live screening can keep both music and sports enthusiasts interested! They have an array of beers, whiskeys from cheap to rare and tequila starting Rs 160 a peg. What we love is that they have a classic bar menu like Garlic Bread and Cheese, Chicken Lollipop, Cheese Pakora, Chicken 65 and tandoori bites in both veg and non-veg variants. So if you’re not in the mood to dress up and go somewhere fancy, then we found your best bet.
Where: Plot 5, Mayur Colony, Karve Road, Kothrud
When: Noon to midnight
Price: Rs 1,600 for two
Contact: 9028490281