Sunday, December 29, 2019

Byg Brewski, Hennur - Bangalore

That's how the pub looks every night.

They do have an amazing way of stacking bottles as well.

Byg Brewski Brewing Co

Magnum opus - Rumors has it that this might even be the largest brew pub of Asia however it's for sure that this pub which spreads over 65000 sq feets and is set to host over 3000 people at any time, is surely the largest one in India. With 3 man made water bodies inside the premises along side an amphitheater and a nightclub this place is Humongous. The architecture is jaw dropping, every stone seems to be creating a medieval ambiance. 

Menu - Yes, the most important part of any pub or bar.. Carte du Jour.. The point when you think of asking the person serving food "what do you have in store for me?"
Well, lucky for you, me and everyone else, this place has decided to go "byg" on everything. They serve Pitchers of Cocktails... (never seen that anywhere else) and unlike most pubs they don't have the habit of saying "we are running out of stock" for any brand of liquor whatsoever. 
What's more awesome is their list of brewed beers... 
Every brewery has a separate page dedicated to the 4-7 types of beers they brew.. But "byg brewski" decided to go "byg" here as well. The list is never ending and one of the following two scenarios are likely to happen when you get to see their Beer menu...
1. If you are not a beer person and still want to order a beer (either to impress someone or to justify your visit to a brewery) - the menu can, very well, leave you in a state of utter confusion unless you gather your guts and walk up to the counter and say smartly.. "A mug of your strongest brew please..." which just might save the day for you. 
2. If you are a beer lover.. It's like seeing a treasure.. Baffled and bedazzled, not sure which one to try and would like to try everything..

Image result for jaw dropping from the mask

Have you seen a kid in front of a toy store... (Somehow restrained myself from using the example of a dog in front of a dinosaur skeleton) and then you end up walking up to the counter and saying smartly.. "A mug of your strongest brew please..." which just might save the day for you anyway. 

The food is just lovely.. Right from the Non Veg Kabab Platter to the dessert called Loki's Delight. Do try the Kolkata Chicken Cutlet with kasundi... You will me mesmerized. 

Ambience - The dj is well versed with all kinds of music, Hollywood, Bollywood or EDM. If you are a regular here you will often see those famous dj names performing live. Outside the dance floor it just seems to be a different world altogether. Medieval torches and the amphitheater, seating arrangements beside the water bodies, the cold breeze with a soothing music just makes the place stunning taking you back a few centuries. People say that Norwegian mythology inspired this brewery into existence. Nordic symbols all around, wooden shields, metal ramps, outdoor seating arrangements - gives you a royal feel of the Scandinavian kingdoms [have you seen Game of Thrones or the Vikings, yet?] They do have five different experience zones and the Barbyric, the Colosseum and the Syn are noteworthy to pay a visit. The friendly staff and the luscious food keeps the throng lively and you wish to come back over and over again.

Escapade - Short and indelible. Happened to be the night when rj Tuhin from Red FM was hosting the night alongside a popular dj. It was a Bollywood night and I simply loved the way the evening unfolded. I was there with a couple of my friends and we wanted to try all the types of Beer they had, however we stuck to the very first type as it turned out inexorable. Phenomenal handcrafted beers at its best, the list went up to 16 different kinds but we stuck with the Belgian Wheat Beer with their famous Non-Veg Kabab Platter and decided to go back to try something else the next time and that's why I made it a point to say the bartender before leaving, the most famous dialogue, "I'LL BE BACK!"



Thursday, December 26, 2019

SkyDecks by Sherlocks - Bangalore..


I just realised that writing your first blog post isn't as easy as it seems to be. Had so much in my mind but am feeling so void right now. 

SkyDecks by Sherlocks... 
SkyDeck by Sherlock's is a place to go to in Bangalore..
A pub sky high.. Looking over the ever busy and glamorous MG Road in Central Bangalore. Watch the metro zooming right beside you while sipping on your chilled beer and munching the delicious food. 
This, is indeed a very Nice place to hang out with your friends, eat, drink and groove to the beautiful music, especially if you are there during one of those million events they host. 
Contradicting the location the prices are indeed pocket friendly, liquid or solid whatever you order. 
And if you are going for a Date, be sure to sit at the rooftop under the starry sky and feel the air around you and enjoy the cold breeze whisking past you while giving that spine chilling emotion, bargaining for some warmth with your special someone. And this is so unique to the weather of Bangalore all around the year, well imaginably the best when you are sitting on a roof top, sipping that beer and holding the hands of your loved one. 

I was there with a friend of mine who was visiting Bangalore only for a day and he looked more than impressed. All that we ordered were Pitchers of Kingfisher draught and Peanut Masala.. Which by the way is a must try here. We also tried the Cheese Omelette and the Pepperoni Pizza. I must admit that Cheese and Beer is quite an addictive combo. 
Skydeck ain't a brewery but a pitcher of Budweiser or Kingfisher can quench your thirst for sure.. 
P. S.. You can always go for a tower if you want. 
Be sure to try out the munchies and the lovely cocktails named after the famous detectives you have always read about.. Sherlock to Byomkesh. 

This ain't the place you go once and forget.. The friendly staff or the ambience will keep that tingling sensation alive in you to visit again and again.. 
All in all, you will be surprised every time you visit this place..