Top bars in Chennai to enjoy when in town!
This place is definitely a beauty and is inspired by ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ book. The décor of the place quite contemporary brightly lit and refined in its taste. The Velveteen Rabbit is an ideal bar for drinking and even a better place to have your dinner post-work with colleagues. The place has a huge list of liquor from cocktails, beer, to margaritas and is well-priced. Also, their list of cocktails is a must-try and is among the best in the city, such as The Skin Horse and Fire Truck are a must-try. Hog on to their amazing food with exploding flavors. Try their Cheese Chicken tikka, Zucchini Fries, Mushroom Arancini, Beer Battered Seafood, and their Arancini balls.
- Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
- Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)
- Where:57, 2nd Main Rd, Govindaswamy Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
- Radio Room
This classy pub is one of the hippest places in the city and is generally tight-packed on the weekends with a DJ playing everything from Bollywood to the latest pop, rightly named “radio room” because they’re all about the music. Listening to the music you’ll be forced to tap your feet on the dance floor. The place has a top-notch service from the best DJ and sound systems to their signature drinks and yum food. Order their cocktails and the signature drinks &B (bacon washed bourbon!), and Smooth Criminal (rum infused with lemongrass, lime, ginger honey, ginger ale, and a hint of chilli) and finger food that goes well with the drinks.
- Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
- Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)
- Where:94, Sathyadev Ave, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
- Big Bang Theory
The bar is inspired by the famous sitcom “The big bang theory” and is situated in Kodambakkam that is one of the high points of the city’s F&B scene. The bar welcomes you with a great poster of Einstein and a math equation on the large wall. The interiors of the bar are quite quirky, chill, and adds a pop of drama to the pub. Rocking music can be heard in the place and on Wednesdays, they have ladies night where they give the first shooter free. The food menu is wide extended and exotic. Try their No Rocket Science (banana chilli fritters), the Buffalo Soldier (chicken tenders done in Jamaican Jerk Chicken spices), and the Pork You (caramelized pork ribs). The bar has happy hours where you get the drink at half the price. The sangrias, tequila shots, martinis, cocktails, beers are a must-try.
- Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
- Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,500/- (approx.)
- Where: 23, Brownstar Boutique Hotel, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600083
- The Leather Bar
The pub, Leather Bar in the Park has a perfect ambience and vibe to relax and enjoy the night! The place has black leather floors and comfortable leather chairs to match. This vibrant bar has a mystic décor and the DJ spins amazing music. The place has a separate smoking room and doesn’t forget to catch the amazing city view from the outdoor terrace holding your favorite drink in hand. Their cocktails, margaritas, beers go well with finger food. The Cilantro Margarita is a must-try.
- Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
- Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.3,000/- (approx.)
- Where: The Park, 601,Anna Salai, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
