When you search for a place to chill out with friends, what is it that you look for? Is it good food? Great ambience? Or is it the entertainment? What if we tell you that we know of a place that has all three? Right here in Bengaluru is a casual hip bar that has become a magnet for youths in the area. We are talking about ‘Oliver’s Pub & Diner’, who with its vibrant low-key ambience has grasped the attention of the punters since its opening. Although Whitefield alone has two outlets of the pub, opt for the one at Seetharampalya on ITPL Main Road, it’s much more innovative. The youthful playful vibe of the pub draws the punters regularly, filling them with anticipation and electric mood for the evening to come.

On weekends, the pub fills up to the brim, as many tipplers come in to take advantage of their fabulous bar menu. Their craft beers flow freely and because they cost only 79 Rs., many tipplers gulp them down endlessly. If you are part of the group, ask for the beer sampler. Fun live gigs keep your interest hooked and fills up any lull in the conversation nicely. There is a separate smoking area for the cig-lovers. Food menu is an amalgamation of different cuisines, Italian, American, Chinese, Indian and Mexican. Plenty of finger foods swells the menu, how about munching on them with your beer? Southern fried chicken, streetstyle chilly style prawns, Chinese bhel, bruschetta, crispy squid rings, jalapeno poppers, spicy Caribbean sausages, will do fabulously. Mains include, arugula bacon pizza, almost famous moo burger, spinach ricotta smashers, chicken in hot garlic sauce and chorizo pizza.

There is a pretty good variety to go with every course, you are guaranteed to be spoilt for choices. Give yourself sugar rush for the day with Oliver’s Pub & Diner’s assortment of desserts such as, brownie sundae, Japanese light cheese cake sundae, cinnamon buns sundae and sizzling brownie sundae. The pub offers a variety of seating styles to its punters as it is sprawled across two levels, including a breezy terrace setting. Indoor area is brightly painted with vibrant graffiti splashed across the walls. The look is youthful, playful and striking. Sit on the terrace, it’s quite romantic. Another point in its favor: its affordable.