Gone are those days where you’d head directly back home from your workplace – plans these days, pop up at the most random occasions and happen so abruptly that saying no is never an option and why should you?
Beer, the most popular drink after water and tea is also the earliest one known to mankind. India also has a developed and vibrant culture of craft beers with numerous microbreweries cropping up in every metro city.
This is in part, thanks to the ever-growing pubbing culture of the country and in part, courtesy the enterprising spirit of some curious beer lovers, who don’t want you to settle for anything but the best.
Bangalore has a healthy crop of such microbreweries, restaurants and pubs to guzzle the most delicious craft beers:
Brewsky has a chill rooftop seating area, along with great craft beers and some amazing grub including Drunken Chicken Wings, Pork Chops, Veg Ratatouille and chicken nachos, etc. Their thin crust pizzas will be appreciated by pizza lovers. As far as their signature brews are concerned, the Smoked Stout (mild roast, caramel, chocolate and mild coffee complimented with lasting smoke flavor for INR 250) is the best beer you can have here. The music is really good and ambiance is pleasant as well.
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For lovers of wheat malts, The Chief - INR 229 per pint with its light, fruit flavor is the best choice. Another must-try is The Dark Lord - INR 229 per pint with caramel-infused flavor. They also have some excellent cocktails like the Crazy Mango vodka, aam panna and sweet lime.
Don’t forget to sample the German Bratwurst here, while you’re at it.
Address: G 3, 4, 5, Ground Floor, Sheraton Hotel, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleshwaram
Brewsky
Brewsky has a chill rooftop seating area, along with great craft beers and some amazing grub including Drunken Chicken Wings, Pork Chops, Veg Ratatouille and chicken nachos, etc. Their thin crust pizzas will be appreciated by pizza lovers.
As far as their signature brews are concerned, the Smoked Stout mild roast, caramel, chocolate and mild coffee complimented with lasting smoke flavor for INR 250 is the best beer you can have here. The music is really good and ambiance is pleasant as well.
Address: 55, 5th Floor, Goenka Chambers, 19th Main Road, Jeewan Griha Colony, Phase 2, JP Nagar
Murphy’s Brewhouse
If you like Irish pubs, then you’re going to be a frequent visitor of this one. They have live band performances that you’re definitely going to love and an amazing choice of starters and small bites including lemon and chili basil prawns, fish wrapped in banana leaf, pepper chicken sausages, cheesy mushrooms, Mexican crispy chili potatoes, etc.
The beer to have here is the Holly Sally that is a Belgian Wheat Beer - 330 ml for INR 165. The beer has a very nice and unique fruity and spicy after taste. The place is always crowded on the weekends and hence, we’d recommend that you book a table in advance and go there.
Address: The Paul Bangalore, 139/28, Opposite Embassy Golf Links, Off Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur
Prost Brew Pub
One of the best places in Koramangala for a glass of craft beer, Prost is a dimly lit pub with great music, amazing starters and a range of delicious beers. Their Tandoori Prawns are especially good and if you’re a vegetarian, you will love their onion rings and vegetarian seekh kebabs.
The place is ideal for a casual evening hangout with friends. The brews that you absolutely must taste here include Fruit Cider - INR 219 per pint and Wheat Beer INR 229 per pint. We also recommend you to order their Sampler Set INR 180 to get a taste of all their craft beers.
Address: 749, 10th Main, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala 4th Block
Vapour Pub and Brewery
Two reasons why Vapour must be on the go to list of all beer lovers: Beer cocktails and a range of hand rolled Cigars and cigarettes. As a Bonus? Lip-smacking biryani and kebabs to be enjoyed with delicious beer and great music.
They have one of the best rooftops in the city and the crowds are mostly youthful and zesty. One of the must-have brews here is the Basmati beer (INR 155 per pint). The Wheat Beer - INR 155 per pint is also pretty good.
Address: 773, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Biergarten
Biergarten in Whitefield is famous for its al fresco seating area spread over 14,000 sq. ft. and a craft beer garden spread over two levels. The menu has a great mix of Continental, Asian and Indian food, with the Pulled Pork Burger being our all time favorite.
Compliment the burger with the delicious Amber Lager - INR 300 for 500 ml that has a strong caramel and toffee taste. They are famous for their traditional German-style brews that have been made from ingredients imported from Germany. They also offer beer sample for Rs 40 each.
Where: 2, Doddanekkundi, Whitefield Road, Mahadevpura, Whitefield
Arbor Brewing Company
The first thing that strikes you about this place is the plush decor, they have wooden interiors with just speckles of green on the cushions and the wallpapers. It’s a place that allows for long-winding mellow conversations and offers excellent grub and beers.
They also have a range of Cigars on the menu. The Irish Stout - INR 180 per pint with hints of coffee and caramel is a crowd favorite. Another highly recommended brew is the light Elephant Indian Pale Ale - INR 180 per pint.
Where: 8, 3rd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road
Windmills Craftworks
A microbrewery with books is the perfect formula for a stress-relieving evening. With its oak wood shelves stacked with a good amount of books and a cozy seating space, Windmills is bound to be on top of a misanthrope’s list of to-visit restaurants.
A beer lover will appreciate the range of beers available here, from pale ales to stouts, and the banana and clove flavored Hefeweizen - INR 325 per pint is especially good.
Address: 331, Road 5B, EPIP Area, Next to KTPO, Whitefield
Big Brewsky
The place is famous for having a pool that you can spend your time beside, while drinking your favorite beer and munching on some delicious food like Pot Roasted Chili Pork, Beef Shakhasta and unique preparations like Wasabi Peas Jhal Mudi and their Signature Nachos.
If you’re into trying out something new then go for the Oatmeal Stout - INR 250 per pint and if you like smokey flavored beers then the Smoke Lager - INR 250 per pint is perfect for you.
Address: Behind MK Retail, Before WIPRO Corporate Office, Sarjapur Road
Big Pitcher
Big Pitcher is a mix of everything, dining, pubbing, dancing, live music and even buffet spreads- and it occupies six floors in all. They have an elaborate food menu, with great choices for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
A dependable starter for vegetarians would be potato patakha. But we would advice you to not go there for just the food. They have some excellent craft beers for bonafide beer lovers to enjoy, including the light Kingslayer and the dark Hop Witch - Both at INR 200 per pint.
Address: LR Arcade,4121, Old Airport Road
Toit
You just cannot skip Toit when you’re on a chugging spree around town. They serve some of the best brews and lip smacking pizzas to complement your bubbly.
Some of the best options for food include Chicken Piccata and lamb and fig pizza for non-vegetarians and baked nachos and margherita pizza for vegetarians. Brews that really impress most people over here include the Belgian brew Tintin Toit - INR 225 per pint, and an IPA Basmati Blonde - - INR 225 per pint.
Address: 298, Namma Metro Pillar 62, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
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