By Pamela Nandi | May 21, 2018
My Journey on ‘Drinks and Dine’
Though I am not a very big fan of late-night venues, the first thing that comes to my mind about ‘Drinks & NightLife’ is none other than but a bustling bar, rocking crowd and of course good finger licking foods.
Kolkata being one of India’s metropolitan city takes an excessive pride in leading some of the stunning themed pubs, rooftop cocktail bars and trendy lounges that showcases overseas culture.
As my preference always stands for ‘Drink and Dine’ – a hip-hop club or lounge with a bar counter lined up with a great collection of imported liquors serving exclusive seasonal cocktails & draught brewed drinks while digging into fabulous finger food platters – my way of indulging into ‘Drinks and NightLife’.
I am here to draw the hangouts of my TEN MOST PREFERRED ‘Drinks and Dine’ destinations.
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Chillis Bar And Grill
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An American casual dining restaurant chain that features Tex-Mex-style cuisine, started its first outlet in Texas in 1975. Being explored this brand during my stay in the United States, they still meet my expectation in terms of succulent meaty selections and an attractive themed decor that reflects an American culture. The authentic Mexican platters served with a variety of dips, quesadillas, fajitas and desserts are the ones to die for. |
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The Irish House
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My place of best love, yes its the rocking, loud, musty Irish House – the Irish Sports bar on the fifth floor of the Quest Mall, that reflects an appealing ambience through the pure Irish themes by bringing the unique characteristics, culture and traditional music from the land of North Atlantic island – Ireland. One of the best pubs in town, I always die for to hang out with friends while chilling over a mug of beer off the tap and enjoying wide varieties of finger foods in a casual atmosphere. |
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Hard Rock Cafe
| The one stop Rock Shop with its elegant and superb classy rustic decor and amazing mouth-watering food located on 2nd floor with a small souvenir shop on the ground floor at its entrance. Yes, this is my first visit to Hard Cafe in India after hitting its widespread chains across the sea – a highly energetic ‘Rock’ ’n’ ‘Roll‘ – themed cafe that opened its first outlet in London.
Here it goes that ‘everything is served in style‘ starting from starting from superb booze to classic American burgers. |
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Thank God Its Friday
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Thank God It’s Friday – may refer to the disco comedy film, directed by Robert Klane in 1978. But its time to party – it’s always Friday with a festive vibe sprawling all around. An American casual dining chain that offers a wide spread of hearty foods starting from its signature Jack Daniels burgers to steaks and an array of ultimate cocktail punches – a great place not only for the youngsters to hang out but recommended for a casual family get together. This is my another most wanted place to booz over and chill out with friends while enjoying the plush ambience of the bar and stuffing faces with Mexican platters. |
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Raize The Bar
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One of the best microbreweries in the City Of Joy that boasts in home-brewed craft beers. A large restaurant cum bar with private dining spaces offers fine quality finger foods along with an excellent range of beers freshly brewed from the tap – starting from Belgium, American, English, German beers to the Ciders. Great place I love to hang out with cosy ambience, live music, dimmed chandeliers and decent crowd after days hectic schedule. |
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Blue And Beyond
| One of the oldest exotic and very romantic open-air Rooftop RestoBar and lounge at The Lindsay Hotel 9th floor that offers fascinating 360 views of the City of Joy since a decade serving a good selection of drinks and a wide range of fine quality continental dishes. The walkway from the elevator sprawls into the long corridor towards the lounge that portraits the simply makes nostalgic through the display of old being black and white legendary photos from old Bengals, cinemas. |
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New Empire Bar
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One of the oldest bar in Kolkata, located on the first floor of the New Empire cinema. A place for hanging out with buddies sipping over a great selection of blended liquors which boosts up the inner energy and enjoying live band music. The ambience resembles an old-style English pub while taking a nostalgic look at the Hollywood posters of the 60s stacked all around the walls. decor very different from our modern days happening bar lounges. |
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M Bar and Kitchen
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A casual dining gastropub and lounge located on the alley of the ‘Magma House’ that serves wide varieties of amazing alcoholic drinks and dishes some of the best super bowl appetizers. The entrance of the club is decked with a vibrant bar glazed with dripping lights which opens into a huge dancing floor, DJ corner and a sitting area on the sides. An ideal place to host private parties for party animals. |
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The Bar – Hyatt Regency
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A perfect place to splurge on if you are a single malt lover – the 5-star luxury bar at Hyatt Regency. The uniqueness lies in its well-stocked liquors covering from an excellent collection of Scotch Whiskey, Vintage Wines, Cocktails to a wide range of brewed beers and Cigars as well. A cool place, I always love to chill and relax on a lazy afternoon while enjoying customized cocktails from the bartenders signature menu. |
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Masque Lounge & Bar
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Located on the first floor of Silver Spring Arcade. Though the ambience is not so cool, this is one of the happening lounges that is noted for serving fine quality foods and great molecular cocktails. The entrance opens up to a dining area on one corner and the dance floor with pool games and music bar spread across rest of the area. Still, die for their Chocolate Martini. |
Cheers !!!
Pamela Nandi 
The coverage is very nice and to-the-point.
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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