Experience some of the most luxurious bars and breweries in India with your dad this Father’s Day
MUMBAI
Thirsty City 127
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Thirsty was established in 2017 and features fresh Central European lagers, the brewing of which is done in-house. You can also have a tour of the brewery with Master Brewer Alex Barlow or Head Brewer Krutika Khanvinkar, who will walk you through the process and give you pointers on flavor profiles, reading a beer and recognizing it. Apart from being a microbrewery, it’s also a concept bar with a splendid craft cocktail menu. The venue hosts art shows, workshops, screenings and food pop-ups as well.
Independence Brewing Company Taproom
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One of Pune’s finest microbreweries arrived in Mumbai in October 2016. Devoted solely to serving craft beer, you have the option of ordering the beer flight to taste them all. The food menu consists mainly of appetizers, shared plates, and pizza. The also give a stage to live jams, standup comedy, workshops and screenings.
Gateway Taproom
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While the microbrewery was established on the outskirts of Mumbai in 2011, the Gateway Taproom, opened in mid-2017. The focus is on beer and bites both. The menu, put together by chef Viraf Patel of Cafe Zoe, and compliments the beers available there. The beer batter fried dishes are mostly laced with Gateway’s own White Zen, one of the most consumed craft beers in Mumbai.
The Beer Cafe
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With a bar menu that has 9 pages dedicated to beer, The Beer Cafe stays true to its name. From bottled to draught beers, along with unique creations from Gateway Brewing Company, you get an extensive choice.
Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden
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Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden, with classic British food and Frnch decor, has different types of beers for every taste. A unique item on the menu is the beer shakes, which feature ice cream and is perfect for anyone who likes the flavor of beer but find the brews to be too bitter.
PUNE
TJ’s Brew Works
With options of both indoor and outdoor seating, this brewery boasts of interactive beer stations, a live grill, and a league table. Try out beers made out of buckwheat – TJ’s Buck B, and quinoa – TJ’s Quin B. You could also try out all options with a taster platter.
Effingut Brewerkz
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They boast of an amazing variety of craft beers, including Mango Chili Cider with its summery Mango-berry flavor, the sweet Apple Cider, Caramel Ale or Honey Head. They also have Ginger Ale, English Bitter, Hefeweizen and IPA, along with a variety of food options.
Flambos Brewpub
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With the microbrewery placed within the pub, you actually get a view of how the craft beers are actually prepared. They have an extensive collection of flavors, ranging from an Irish Red Drink to an India Pale Drink
Kiva Brew Pub
The Kiva Brew Pub has a sprawling brewery that is spread across two acres and serving a variety of freshly beers. Feel free to get a taste before you actually place order.
The 1st Brewhouse
If you’re looking for an urban vibe and good music, this is the place for you. Known as Doolally by regulars, it lies inside the famous Corinthians resort. There are various options, with Apple Cider beer being a popular one.
Bonus: Moonshine Meadery
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Mead is made by fermenting honey with fruits and spices – it’s wickedly smooth and flavor-packed. The Moonshine Meadery is one of the first and only meaderies in India to brew mead in recent times.
DELHI & NCR
Prankster
Prankster is one of the most celebrated and popular microbreweries in Gurugram. It is considered to be one of India’s first microbreweries that incorporates a college theme that attracts the youth and gives them a nostalgic vibe while you’re there. It is surprisingly divided into eight sections- canteen, classroom, amphitheatre, parking lot, meeting place, library, lab and dormitory. This brewery offers a wide range of hand crafted beer with Apple beer being one of it’s highlights.
After Stories
After stories situated in sector 29, Gurugram away from the noisy hustle-bustle of the market is one of the best breweries in Gurugram. It offers freshly brewed beers with Milk stout, Belgium wit beer and Peach ginger melomel being some of the beers currently being served there. Drought beer one of the must haves at After stories and the place offers a great ambience for party lovers.
Takamaka
Takamaka is situated on the golf course road, Gurugram, it is a place worth recommending with a cruise theme that allows you to transport yourself to a cruise with decks, wooden floors, iron nails, and groovy music. The place offers fours types of beer- wheat, dark, premium, and apple cider along with a variety of some cool fresh beer cocktails and craft beer is the highlight of the place.
The Ministry of Beer
The ministry of Beer is situated in connaught place, New Delhi and is supposedly one of the most happening brewery all over Delhi. It is constructed with Victorian elements and science fiction themes. MOB is a stinky brewery, spread over three floors with outstanding interiors. the menu options are well priced and well listed.
Dublin Square
Dublin square is located in Rohini, Delhi and is considered to be the largest brewery of the complete Delhi NCR region. This joint is highly recommended because of its delicious food and famous microbrewery. Besides draught beer the place also offers a robust bar service.
BANGALORE
Arbor Brewing Company
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ABC has unique blends and flavors, such as the ‘Smooth Criminal’, a smooth honey lavender blend, ‘Phat Abbot’ for the connoisseurs of Belgian beer and ‘No Parking Pilsner’ for the ones who love German beers. ‘Holiday Stout’, ‘Irish Stout’ and ‘Raging Elephant’ are from the tap.
Windmills Craftworks
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Stout, Hefeweizen, Golden Ale and India Pale Ale are offered on a regular basis. Occasions and seasons give rise to special brews. Keema Pav, Pork Chops or Risotto along with live music set the mood.
District 6 Pub Brewery and Kitchen
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Situated in the northern side of the city, this place has some unique craft beers such as the wheat fruity malt – The Chief, or the caramel infused Dark Lord. They als have handcrafted cocktails and food options such as the Kickass Chicken Burger and Prawns in Garlic Sauce.
3 Monkeys Brewpub
They have a selection of craft beers from all over the world, including Belgium, Germany, India, Mexico, America, Britain, Canada and Scotland. Their Mango Cider is perfect for the summer. The Chef’s recommendations include Crispy California Chicken and Chef Special Tandoori Chicken.
The Whitefield Arms Pub
The Whitefield Arms Pub, with its well-curated aesthetic of a chic Brit pub, serves freshly brewed beer and its own signature cocktails. Their Sunday brunch offer includes unlimited craft beer, food, cocktails and sangria from 1 PM to 4 PM, the promise of a definite binge.
