Food is not just the only factor that attracts you to any restaurant– ambience plays an equally exciting role in this! Giving more than just kitschy vibes and a gastronomical spread, now a theme is the next big thing for any place to strike a chord with all. With the weekend vibes taking over you, we bring to you a curated list of the best theme bars in town.
1. Junkyard Cafe
Source: Junkyard Cafe FB Page
Coloured tyres at the bar, oil barrels used as table stands, robots made up of motorbike parts and electric circuits chipped inside sofa sets, and an entire aeroplane mounted above the dining area; this is what Junkyard Cafe looks like. With extreme detailing given to decor, the food also tops the list here. A part of food menu is dedicated completely to health food. The Edison Bulb, served literally in a bulb, was an interesting concoction of vodka, watermelon, basil and lime juice. Full marks for its funky presentation and perfect blend of sweet, sour and bitter flavours. The menu is extensive with choices from breakfast to appetizers to a full course meal.You Must went with our grandkids and it is very kid friendly although quite noisy.
Where: Connaught Place
2. Lord Of The Drinks
Source: Lord Of the Drinks Forum
With a luxuriously spacious seating arrangement boasting of plush decor reminiscent of a lavish bygone era, luminescent with the warm glow of hundreds of dim light bulbs and crackling with the fragrance of musky spices, The Lord Of The Drinks Forum has a menu that responds to the global demand of fusion food. As the night progresses and the lights get dimmer, the place pulsates with music by the in-house DJ. So fix up a date with your besties and head for The Lord of the Drinks for a night of boisterous fun and gastronomical revelry.
Where: Various Places
3. Office Office
Source: Office Office FB Page
The place is full of sprawling outlets that boast of avant-garde interiors and hi candy events all year round, but here’s one story you can not miss. OfficeOffice, a co-working space by the day, and gastronomical pub by the night has added a much needed visionary tinge to the booming culinary industry. The place has managed to grab eyeballs. The concept of this place is very unique and the famous Mussadilal is all over the place with Shukla Ji and the others. Each table has these quirky old fashioned dialer phones which are actually the salt, pepper and tissue holders.
Where: Janpath, Connaught Place
4. Addams House
The Great Wall at Addams House; Source: Addams House FB Page
We all have fond memories of the Addam’s Family cartoon show and Bhanu Nehra’s Addams house will have you reminiscing the past while you enjoy some amazing food and drinks. The decor is true to the theme and the menu has been especially designed keeping the Addams Family at the centre. The food is inspired by the inverted American Cuisine, which has been especially curated for the “desi” palate. They have designer sushis, colored tacos for the ones who want to just dip their toes in the weirdness. The blue berry cheese margarita will coax one into experimenting with their drinks.
Where: Sector 26, Gurugram
5. Yes Minister
Source: Yes Minister’s FB Page
If pulsating music, engaging games, innovative concoction of drinks and food is your idea of a great outing, then shout it out loud for Yes Minister. For the gaming lovers, the place has retained the long bowling alley while adding fun games like a rotating bull, pool tables and a coin game machine. While the bartenders do their jobs well by giving the best concoctions, this place also claims to give a foodgasm to the food lovers with its diverse palate of American, Asian Fusion, British, Chinese, Italian, Thai and Fast Food recipes.
Where: Essex Farms, 4 Aurobindo Marg
6. Smaaash
Cricket Blaster Game at Smaaash
A sports-centric immersive and interactive entertainment center, Smaaash at Noida presents an unmatched range of games that offer a superlative virtual-reality experience, and combines the best of sports, music and dining into a highly interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience. With a small circus-themed restaurant inside Smaaash, Mighty Small is a new edition to this already-exciting zone. Designed for ardent sports lovers, the café is an ode to iconic sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar, ViratKohli and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are associated with Smaaash.
Where: DLF Mall of India, Noida
7. Vault Cafe
Source: Vault Cafe FB Page
Staying true to the name, this place opens up to some brilliant dim lighting along the walls, doors with vault openers and some innovative pillar work. Ambiance thus stands out on the first look and gives a good feel. The décor is rustic bronze which is accompanied by orange glow lights and red tinted windows and simply sets the mood. The bar also exudes classic elegance. The terrace has a terrific view of the Indian flag and the place also has secluded areas, aptly called vaults for private gatherings. 5/5 for the décor and ambience of the place.
Where: Connaught Place
8. Cafe Oh My God
Source: Cafe OMG
Ever wondered what heaven and hell actually look like? Well, Oh My God cafe, a unique theme-based zone in Connaught place, is all set to make you experience the flavour of hell and heaven. The decor has a touch of 3D which reflects innovation and thoughtfulness. As you take a step inside, the velvet and metallic furniture, cloud clad roof, subtle lighting, flavourful aroma of sheesha and other intricacies create an illusion simply heavenly. Topped with an inflated sugar ball which is broken using a hammer with your signal to ‘bring it on’ makes the concept of the trapped classic cocktails simply Oh My God exclusive.
Where: Connaught Place
9. The Brewhouse – Gurugram
Source: The Brewhouse FB Page
Focused on sports and complemented by a beautiful beer garden, Brewhouse is designed for fun. Cheese Peri Peri Popcorns and a dark beer; a combo which is worth a mention. Also, Beer-Brewed Chicken in Hot Chilli and the Beer Fried Fish; are some of the lip smacking dishes that are worth every try. There is a lot that can go wrong while using beer in your dishes, and this place makes sure they whip up something delicious every time you visit. The Beer & Brown Sugar Chicken Steak also deserves a mention for being an extremely satisfying dish, though one thing you should definitely try here is the wheat beer Tiramisu.
Where: Sohna Road, Gurugram
10. The Jungle Café
Source: Jungle Cafe’s FB Page
The touch of green, extensive use of bamboo and wood and a rugged charm to the ambience; the feel of Jungle Café is synonymous to its name. With the whole feel recreated of a jungle, this joint is said to be a hot favourite among sheesha lovers with their flavours specially imported from Dubai. From delectable Garlic Naans to flavourful chicken preparations, this multi-cuisine restaurant has an extensive range of shakes to its name. Also, a hotspot for the late-night pooper, one can expect this place to be open till late at night.
Where: Anupam Garden, Sainik Farms
