Part of the fine dining charms of Pune is that there is something for everyone. You may want to party all night or simply want to catch up with your family over good food, Pune will have an exhaustive range of options for you to choose from. If your desire is to have it all then that could be done too. To have your bit of fun and also let your family do their thing, book a table at `Publiq'. This cool trendy restro-bar is an ideal space to have fun on a lazy weekday. Weekends get a little crazy and exciting for them when diners arrive to give the week a kick-ass send off. Publiq is situated in White Square, Hinjewadi Wakad Road, Wakad, Pune. It's a good pocket-friendly option.
Best way to start your evening at Publiq is to order a round of boozy drinks off their eclectic bar menu. Bar's signature cocktails are worth looking into. Pickle of Life is a tangy concoction made of rum, mango, curry powder, pickled chilli, tamarind and infused kiwi, would be perfect to kick-start your night. Opt for something stronger to follow it up. Pick a few nibbles from Publiq's sublime multi-cuisine grub menu to soak up the booze. The chipotle mushrooms flat bread, east chilli basil fish, ruffle mushroom galouti, the crispy lotus roots, the Arabic chicken skewers, crunchy mix vegetable crystal dumplings, the barbequed mutton seekh kebabs and the Thai style chicken kulcha tacos. Treat your taste buds further with, classic pepperoni pizza, alfredo penne, the rosemary's seared fish fillet, hari mirchi gosht, spinach & ricotta ravioli, mushroom & chilli jam pizza and drunken creamy cocktail spaghetti.
While you sit back and enjoy the live music performances at Publiq, the chef tempts you further with a series of luscious desserts. Moong dal cigar, usual brownie, gulkand phirni, chocolate mousse and crispy walnut banana slice, will make excellent picks. They have a private seating area for those who want to throw a small party. Interiors are earthy chic. A rather industrial looking room with exposed brick walls and bare ceiling is decorated with plush leather sofas. Low ambient lighting infuses the mood to the scene making it a cozy intimate cocoon for couples. Sit outdoors to admire the view of Pune city along with your delicious al fresco meal. Through EazyDiner you could make a smooth booking and also earn great Publiq deals.
- Go for their signature cocktails: ‘Old Fashioned V2’ made with smoked Bourbon and their in-house bitters, the ‘Fragrantini’ – a spiced vodka martini with a kaffir smoke, the Jameson ginger ale, or stick with a classic Negroni or a Manhattan
- The ‘Sukkha Mutton’ is a great dish if you like something spicy, this is cooked in more of an Andhra style
- Check for the specials of the day if you can get lucky with a Cheesecake