Bengaluru is a city with fast lifestyle but in the evenings it likes to slow its pace and let their hair down. To unwind, as it is with most cities, Bengaluru too head towards the long line of pubs and bars that crawls on every corner of the city. Out there they find a corner of tranquillity to decompress and get buzzed in the company of good friends. Bengaluru has after all the most gorgeous backdrop of lush greenery and nodes of trendy pubs, just waiting to be discovered. One in many is ‘HAMMERED – Pub & Grub’, one of the best places in Bengaluru to grab a drink. Tucked on Cunningham Road, HAMMERED exudes a smart casual vibe sought after by several tipplers after office hours. The pub is almost always busy so go early to bag a table.

Wade through HAMMERED’s extensive cocktail selection especially the signature, which features drinks like, peach of a girl, virgin hunter, heated affair, orgasm and bubbly Bangalore. One can even dip into the hard stuff of scotch, cognac, vodka, beer etc. to get that much needed buzz. After dunking down drink or two, sample few munchies from HAMMERED’s multi-cuisine grub spread. Jalapeno poppers, chicken bhel, naughty paneer, chicken satay with peanut butter sauce, pesto fish kebab, pav bhajji fondue, anjal fry, cheese stick, BBQ chicken sheek kabab, paneer tikka sandwich and tandoori chicken sushi. All day breakfast is also part of the menu if you so feel inclined. Next comes the mains such as, sea food pizza, anda curry, aloo tikka burger, paneer tikka pizza, patrani macchi, chicken cheese blast burger and naan pizza.

Opt for a sharing platter if you are part of a large group, it’s so much more economical. Finally to wrap things up say adieu to HAMMERED with an array of desserts. Relish, freak shake, paan panna cotta with gulkand sauce, drunken pear with crumble and deep fried oreos. The food at HAMMERED – Pub & Grub is comforting and delicious, just ideal to soothe your soul. Charms of HAMMERED lies not only in its menu but in its décor as well. A simple unpretentious room is saved from dullness by use of clever stylish design elements. High backed chairs in rich colourful upholstery, gilded mirrors, chandeliers and dim mood lighting uplifts the space. Sit outdoors if possible. HAMMERED is a moderately priced, casual youthful place to beat the Monday blues.