What's so Irish about it?

Mundhwa Road in Koregaon Park Annexe has seen several major eateries shut shop while earthier ones have thrived We are not sure which category does Irish Village fall under but on the Thursday night we visited the eatery it seemed to be filled with a motley crowd There were kids playing table tennis in the main dining area overlooking the brewery 20 to 40yearolds chilling with friends and family and some senior ladies dressed in saris calling it a night out in the outdoor gazebos Irish VIllage Food Average Service Bad Ambiance Spacious Stout and Cola cocktail Punersquos third microbrewery is a family affair just like their menu With only two of the four inhouse brews available the rest of the bar menu is filled with regular alcoholic concoctions The menu too encompasses safe family meals kebabs pizzas burgers sandwiches pasta and Indian cuisine And just so the critical lot doesnrsquot whine too loudly there are a few Irish specialties sprinkled in Unfortunately we did whine and for a good reason Of the two available beers a dark Stout Orsquo Sullivan and a Wheat Orsquo Mullins we settled for the Wheat and a Trojan Horse Rs 180 each and a Stout and Cola cocktail Rs 225 Sumac Crusted Grilled Chickenu00a0Pic Sachin Thakareu00a0 The former was perfect just the right blend of wheat and malted barley served at a perfect temperature We canrsquot say the same for the cocktail though Served in a tall glass with a curly straw fancy drinking beer with a straw it made for a nice blend and we wished to enjoy it However it seemed to have been put together with room temperature cola So we requested our server to replace it The glass was haughtily whisked away It reappeared this time chilled but there was barely any beer Proof No froth on top Still we took a few sips until we couldnrsquot bear it anymore It seemed as if they had thrown away half the drink and filled the glass back with chilled cola We asked for another replacement After some heated conversation the glass was whisked away Finally a fresh drink arrived This time it was perfect Interiors of the Irish Village For starters we had a Chick in a Blanket Rs 225 which consisted of salami wrapped chunks of chicken sausage While it was a nice drinking companion a better quality of the cured meats and faster service could have lifted the dish from an average to exceptional bar fare The Beetroot Carpaccio Rs 160 we ordered was dressed in balsamic with lettuce rocket and little granules of feta and made a healthier option as compared other deepfried bar food By this time our glasses were empty and so were our tummies But since there were not many soulwarming Irish meals on the menu we settled for what we could The token Irish Village Stew Rs 300 arrived lukewarm Its fastcooling temperature was a putoff for what might have been a wholesome meal of stewed mutton Nonetheless it was done well enough to mop up every last morsel with the bread that accompanied it The Sumac Crusted Grilled Chicken Rs 300 that my partner on a Paleolithic diet settled for was quite delicious Though again it was almost cold The tartness of the chickenrsquos crust went well with the smooth Irish colcannon potatoes mashed potatoes with cabbage Irish Village sits on a sprawling property It boasts of an airconditioned lobby facing the back of the brewery huge bar and restaurant area and an al fresco seating Its fun vibe does it good But they can definitely take their food up several notches And for a place that levies service charges we definitely expect a server in a good mood At Mundhwa Road ahead of Westin hotel Call 65220918