15 Places To Enjoy Nightlife In Bangalore To The Max!

Microbreweries

A fact well-established, Bangalore is a haven for beer lovers. The city is lined with some of the best microbreweries/brewpubs offering everything from the traditional, light India Pale Ales to dark chocolatey stouts. Here are some of our top picks: 

1. Byg Brewsky

Superb craft beers with the added bonus of an electric atmosphere define Big Brewsky. Wrought iron motifs, stained glass windows and a fantastic poolside bar for the romantics - the lovely open-air ambience of this place is to die for. Make sure you try their signature nachos and reserve yourself a table as it gets jam-packed even on weekdays.

Address: Multiple locations - Sarjapur Road and Hennur
Damage: INR 1800 for two
Open Hours: 12:30 PM to 1 AM

2. Toit

Possibly the most popular watering hole in Indiranagar, Toit is a classic microbrewery with a top-notch, stylish English-themed ambience. With six types of brew, the most popular has to be the basmati blonde, but one can go for darker or bitter options too. They also introduce seasonal flavours like the pumpkin beer on Halloween and a spicy ginger-and-cinnamon infused brew for Christmas. This super cool brewpub even allows tasters. 

Address: 298, 100 Feet Road, Near KFC Restaurant, Indiranagar II Stage, Bengaluru
Damage: INR 2000 for two
Open Hours: Monday, Tuesday - 12 PM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday - 12 PM to 12:30 AM
Friday, Saturday - 12 PM to 1 AM

3. Arbor Brewing Company (ABC)

A spacious and elegant quarter consisting of wooden interiors with hints of green all over the cushions and wallpapers, this mini brewery makes seven different types of awesome beer that you can down with added bonuses of a DJ, delish finger food and indoor games like foosball. Must-try beers would be the Belgian Brew, the Smooth Criminal and Raging Elephant IPA.

Address: 8, 3rd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Magrath Road, Ashok Nagar, Allied Grand Plaza, Ashok Nagar
Damage: INR 2000 for two
Open Hours: 12 PM to 12:30 AM (1 AM on Friday and Saturday)

4. Vapour

Yet another Indiranagar brewery, Vapour is loved for its amazing craft beers and beer cocktails. This place has an open terrace area that greets you with the sight of orange cushioned sofas and spectacular skyline views. They also have two more floors with a DJ, dance floor and live screening for Premier League football games. The home-brewed wheat beer is out of the world and goes very well with the Murgh Awadhi Tikka.

Address: No. 773, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Damage: INR 1500 for two
Open Hours: 12 PM to 12:30 AM

5. Hard Rock Café

Hard Rock Café serves fantastic food which includes HRC burgers, cocktails, mocktails, onion rings and more. It is one of the most well-known bars in Bangalore and resides in the beating heart of Bangalore city. Its great location, delicious beer and drinks, scrumptious food, and great ambience all come together to make this one of the city's most popular watering holes.

Address: 40, Opposite LIC Building, Off MG Road, St. Marks Road, Bangalore.
Cost for two: INR 2,500 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: 12 noon to 1 am 

6. Skyye

16 floors high, set on a terrace overlooking the MG Road area and providing one of the best views of the entire city, this lounge club is located in the utterly fancy UB City. It is just the right place to hit especially post-sunset or when the weather is ambient. The dance floor is never empty and the DJs usually play trance mixes. 

Address: 16th floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
Damage: INR 3000 for two
Open Hours: 5:30 PM to 11 PM (1 AM on Friday and Saturday)

7. High Ultra Lounge

Situated on the 31st floor of the World Trade Center, the splendid view from High Ultra Lounge makes for some of the best vibes in the city. For the foodies, High Ultra Lounge presents you with an eclectic mix of oriental and non-oriental options along with a variety of signature cocktails. Once the sun sets, the dance floor pulsates with tunes from the DJ and the bar turns into a lively dance floor.

Address: Rooftop, World Trade Center, Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram
Damage: INR 3000 for two
Open Hours: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 1 AM

8. LOFT38

Loft 38 is massive space is one of the most popular night out spots in Indiranagar. However, do get here before the crowds if you want to avoid a wait. A loud DJ, superb crowd and the best starters, this place is definitely more than just a watering hole.

Address: Shop No.763, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Next to Xtreme Sports Bar
Damage: INR 2500 for two
Open Hours: 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM (1 AM on Friday and Saturday)

9. Hangover

With the major attraction being a Volkswagen van serving as a minibar, Hangover is best known for its offbeat interiors and a wholesome ambience. Diversity in areas suiting your every mood can be found. The music mixed by local DJs is contemporary, tailored for the young crowd. Visitors are also treated to a well-stocked bar and an array of delicious platters to dig in. 

Address: 1080, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Damage: INR 1500 for two
Open Hours: 12 PM to 1 AM

10. Pebble

Psychedelic trance fans are sure to consider Pebble as their safe haven. Presenting the only pub in Bangalore that caters to the genre of psychedelic trance music, it is one of the most popular spots in Bangalore. It features some of the best DJs and the liveliest crowds. Pebble has rustic, natural settings with its trademark banyan tree almost as groovy as the beats. 

Address: #3 Princess Academy, Ramanna Maharishi Road, Palace Grounds, Bangalore
Damage: INR 1500 for two
Open hours: 7 PM to 11:30 PM (1 A.M. on Friday and Saturday)

11. I-Bar

I- Bar is one of the best night clubs in Bangalore. Giant doors and high ceilings make this place airy. They also have a pool where you can party along with your drinks and friends. A resident DJ provides you with the soundtrack to move to while the food and drinks on offer ensure you do not go hungry or thirsty.

Address: The Park Bangalore, 14/7, MG Road, Bangalore
Cost for two: INR 3,000 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: 6 pm to 1 am

12. Sutra

Sutra is a place with a huge crowd and outstanding ambience. They are known for their cocktails. The seating, including the outdoor arrangement, is just fantastic and is loved by all. This place has made a mark of itself in the city and the youth is enjoying this place very much.

Address: The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, Highgrounds, Seshadripuram, Bangalore.
Cost for two: INR 2,200 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- 11:30 am to 11:30 pm, Friday, Saturday- 11:30 am to 1 am, Sunday- 11:30 am to 11:30 pm

13. XU

XU club is a resto-pub and bar that couples its rustic ambiance with great pizza, biryani, veg sushi, and paneer tikka. Along with this, the cocktails are refreshing, while the mojitos, in particular, are among the best in the city.

Address: The Colonnade, Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.
Cost for two: INR 2,400 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- 12:30 am to 1 pm, Friday, Saturday- 5 pm to 1 am

14. NoLimmits

NoLimmits is the perfect place for you because there’s no limit for dancing here! This place is one of the best DJ clubs in the city and is a great place to dance and enjoy. Must-try drinks and dishes include- Tawa chicken, Bbq wings, boneless tender, Lippu chicken, cocktails, mocktails.

Address: 8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road, Bangalore.
Cost for two: INR 2,000 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday- 11 am to 11:30 pm, Friday, Saturday- 11 am to 1 am, Sunday- 11 am to 11:30 pm 

15. The 13th Floor

Located on the 13th Floor of the Barton Centre in Bangalore, The 13th Floor is boasts of astounding views of the city in addition to the great food and even better drinks. You could try anything from North Indian, Thai and Asian dishes. The Happy Hours are from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM when you can avail a 30% discount on the drinks.  

Address: Barton Centre, 13th floor, 84, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Bengaluru
Cost for two: INR 1,700 for two (with alcohol)
Open Hours: Sundays – 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, Monday to Thursday – 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays – 4:00 pm to 1:00 am

A city abuzz with techies most certainly needs an active pub culture to let some steam off and these are some of the best picks of the lot. So the next time you are in Karnataka, make it a point to hit at least some of these bars for the best nightlife in Bangalore.