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Ambience WTF Versova WTF is one of the best places to hang out in 7 Bungalows As you enter you39ll witness two sections mdash an al fresco one and the other an indoor one where the DJ spins popular music from his console While the openair section is quite spread out with comfortable seating and a bar space the indoor area houses just five bright red tables As far as the food is concerned the joint offers only appetisers but the menu offers generous options for both vegetarian and nonvegetarian eats Tipplers can indulge in different kinds of alcohol from beer to vodka all available at affordable prices At Jewel Shopping Center 7 Bungalows Versova Andheri W Call 26365750 Woodside Inn Itrsquos older patrons will raise a toast to the fact that therersquos a slice of old Mumbai inside Woodside Inn isnrsquot your average swish lounge bar On the contrary itrsquos tiny noisy and well tiny But therersquos an unmistakeable almost infectious buzz From 20somethings to hassled bankers and chatty fashionistas therersquos room for all Excellent service eclectic music and an engaging beer and food menu ensure you stay planted to your seats for hours If you are looking for Indian alcohol this isnrsquot the place as they serve only Kingfisher Ultra But their international beer list includes Asahi Murphy Schwarzbier Londonrsquos Pride Duvel Stella Birra Moretti and Viru nearly 15 types Tempted At Indian Mercantile Mansion Wodehouse Road opposite Regal Cinema Call 22875752 The Big Nasty Donrsquot go in expecting a classylooking straightjacketed lounge As the name suggests the place reeks of an edgy vibe with a sense of offbeat earthy coolness We loved their animal themed interiors complete with a sixfoot suspended shark ceramic ducks and clay monkeys Better still was the factorylike ambience where nobody cared if you wore spandex or sported an Afro wig The bartenders knew their stuff were on the ball and oozed a confident calm despite the rush An expansive food menu subs burgers beef and pork lovers will rejoice to boot and we were alternating between pitchers of Corona Hoegaarden and Peroni Itrsquos best to ignore the play list that yoyoed from Country to Disco and HipHop At Shatranj Napoli Union Park Bandra W Call 65346263 Range Cerveza Kala Ghoda This new pub in town has up to 35 types of beer They have lager beer beet beer Schwarzbier or black beer ale beer farmhouse beer and dry beer The watering hole opened just eight months back and it prides itself in being one of the few places in Mumbai offering such a large variety of beer In lager they have seven types in Indian and six types in imported Ask the bar manager for their specialties and he says Murphyrsquos Irish Stout Asahi Duvel from Belgium and Chimay which is an ale beer from Belgium are some of the rare beers that these folks can offer you At First floor Silk Route near Rhythm Houseu00a0Kala Ghoda Call 22818572 The Pint Room Bandra This outlet which opened barely a month ago in Bandra has stationed themselves as a beer cafeacute and rightly so as they serve 28 domestic and international beers Apart from the usual Indian brands they have on offer 20 international brands They serve Shime Duvel Hoegaarden Asahi Murphyrsquos Stella and many more The also claim to be the only pub in India to serve beer from frosted taps The taps are maintained at 5 to 7 C The beer that comes out from these frosted taps or iced taps is chilled to the last drop At The Great Punjab next to Shoppers Stop Linking Road Bandra W Call 65250009 Irish House Lower Parel The Irish House is a chilled out space that has become extremely popular in midtown Mumbai The interiors and great music give it a relaxed yet zesty ambience that attracts crowds Their beers will appeal to the aficionado for sure Apart from 10 kinds of Indian and 14 types of imported beer they serve three kinds of beer mdash Hoegaarden Stella and Kingfisher from the tap Among their imported beers they boast of having Murphyrsquos Irish Stout Londonrsquos Pride Leffe Tsingtao Asahi and many more The alcohol might begin to burn a hole in your pocket but the ambience and range make it worth your while The Continental and Tex Mex cuisine gives them brownie points At Second floor next to California Pizza Kitchen High Street Phoenix Lower Parel Call 43471111 43471112 Value for money Cafeacute Universal Fort A popular bar in Ballard Estate Cafeacute Universal is a frequent haunt for those on the lookout for an inexpensive outing with friends and alcohol They serve whiskey rum beer and vodka Under beer they serve the usual suspects mdash Heinekkin Corono Kingfisher Budweiser Carlsberg and Tuborg Compared to a few other joints that offer cheap alcohol their food menu is impressive ranging from sizzlers Chinese Tandoori sandwiches starters and Parsi fare The Chicken Chilli Beef Chilli Veg Manchurian and Veg Baby corn get a hurrah from the beer guzzling junta A pint costs Rs 125 At 299 Shahid Bhagat Singh Road Fort Call 22613985 22694893 Janta bar Bandra This is a popular joint in Bandra for cheap booze So if you want to head out with friends for a few drinks with chakna nibbles for alcohol head here Donrsquot expect a highend vibe or finedining appeal Itrsquos businesslike a trueblue local bar that serves beer rum and whiskey In beer they offer the regular brands including Kingfisher Carlsberg Tuborg Ultra and a few others They serve Indian Chinese and Tandoori dishes The Chicken Crispy and Chicken Chilli are popular among the nonvegetarian starters and the Paneer Garlic and Veg Chilli are popular among the vegetarian beer folk A pint costs R105 At 78 A Dr Ambedkar Road Pali Naka Bandra Wu00a0Call 26005180 Ambience Lower Parel This may not be as inexpensive as Janta but itrsquos a nonfussy chilled out hangout in Lower Parel Because of its location it is a popular hangout with many officegoers who head out post work with collegeues for a casual drink Their menu also includes the regular alcohol list that one finds in a bar In beers they have Kingfisher Ultra Budweiser Corono and Tuborg Among the starters the popular ones here include Tandooi Platter mdash the large platter has 24 pieces The Chicken Mongolia Chicken Salt and Pepper and the Hara Bhara Kebab are also very popular here A pint costs R150 At 162D Jagdamba Bldg Senapati Bapat Road Lower Parel Call 24941465 24985654 By Public Demand gt Gokul in Colaba gt Madira in Parel Food amp drink It is believed that in the 13th century children were baptised with beer A labeorphilist is a collector of beer bottles A beer lover or enthusiast is called a cerevisaphile Beer wasnrsquot sold in bottles until 1850 Beer lovers would visit their local tavern with a special bucket have it filled and store it at home The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6000 years old Germany serves beer ice cream in popsicle form Its alcoholic content is less than that found in classic beer Vikings believed that a giant goat whose udders provided an endless supply of beer was waiting for them in Valhalla or Viking Kingdom Cenosillicaphobia is the fear associated with an empty glass The ancient Babylonians were the first to brewu00a0