Pleasure of dining in a lavish luxurious setting cannot fail to uplift even the most morose mood. There is something truly addictive about experiencing the best of the luxury and talent even if it can put a serious dent on your wallet. Five star hotels are epitome of luxury, an image of wealth and grandeur to lure patrons in, who expect nothing short of perfection. And when talking about fabulous five star hotels, one cannot complete the list without mentioning the famous Trident Hotel. Mumbai’s Trident is located in popular vicinity Bandra Kurla Complex and is home to a wonderful bar lounge called ‘O22 Lounge Bar’. This lounge is an extension of Trident’s all day dining restaurant O22, a sleek contemporary space enlivened by flooding natural light. The lounge is mostly a regular haunt of suited businessmen who are looking for some peace to discuss business.

Those heading towards the lounge may find it a little confusing as the bar is part of the restaurant, but let us tell you O22 Lounge Bar is a totally different experience all together. The lounge is like a strip of wide hallway carpeted wall to wall with a row of tall windows running across one side. It’s those windows that brings in an abundance of sunlight turning the lounge into a charming nook in the day. In evenings the vibe change however but it doesn’t lose its tranquillity in any way. Simple elegant chairs are placed in a cosy twosome with a small coffee table in between, inviting you to sit and chat with your drinks. It is an ideal space for business meetings or a private rendezvous needing some privacy. The lounge is elegant and serene.

O22 Lounge Bar may not appear much on the bar hopper’s radar but it is definitely worth looking into. It has one of the best bar library in the city including an impressive food menu to match. You should watch out for the bill however, it’s no joke. They offer everything from wines to beer, so there is no chance of you to feel dissatisfied. They share their menu with O22, which comes with an extensive and global selection of food. Various kind of burgers, wraps, kebabs, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, curries and a variety of European fare is at your beck and call. They do a wonderful spread of homemade sorbet as the perfect finish off.