Get groovy on the dance floor at Phoenix Marketcity's new nightclub

When we walked into a mall that was preparing to shut at 10 pm we werenrsquot sure of what to expect from a nightclub right there set to open its doors to patrons next week Located on the first floor of Kurlarsquos Phoenix Marketcity Nook just like its name is nestled in a quiet corner We opened a door to take a flight of steps lined by shimmery brass chains that led to the entrance of the club By this time the deacutecor had managed to make us forget we were in mall offering a sense of seclusion which we likedHouse PizzaAll dressed upIn appearance the latest offering by Bellona Hospitality the food and beverage arm of Phoenix Mills Ltd think Craft DeliBistroBar and 212 Cafeacute amp Bar is a mix between a groovy nightclub and lounge Just as we were wondering why go to Kurla for a nightclub owner Romil Ratra reasoned ldquoThe entertainment hub is shifting to the suburbs Within a period of a year or so the suburban population will be monopolising nightlife Also Kurlarsquos close proximity to BKC and the corporate catchment made us pick the placerdquoChicken Malai RollOur attention was diverted to a wellstocked bar on the right flanked by a series of eight cocoonlike seating spaces called the Nooks built on a slight elevation to ensure a sense of privacy to guests who reserve tables The brass chains made an appearance here too this time in a floortoceiling avatar and changed colours to give an understated discotheque feel Two of the eight nooks come with a private builtin bar and personal butlerCalamari Tempura Song and danceThe music unlike most pubs does not change according to the day of the week We enjoyed latest chartbusters along with music which we hadnrsquot heard in ages DJ Emaan Shah who had a long stint at Dome previously played everything from RnB Hip Hop EDM to a bit of Bhangra and Bollywood tracks tooNookrsquos dancefloor exudes a trippy vibe PicsSatej ShindeFood and poisonThe bar menu included the usual spirits wines beer cocktails along with a lsquoby the bottlersquo section for larger groups The first cocktail we tried turned out to be the one we enjoyed the most The Fruit amp Nut R600 a heady mix of vodka an almond base red berries and homemade cream mix was perfect for those who donrsquot like an overpowering taste of alcohol in their cocktails Next we sipped the Midnight Whisper Rs 600 which featured vodka white wine olives and lime juice It was a bit too stiff Then came the Wild Night Rs 600 We enjoyed the combination of vodka red wine and orange juiceMidnight WhisperCareful not to drink too much without having nibbles we browsed through the food menu which mainly included bar bites like tapas thin crust pizzas kathi rolls chicken wings and sliders prepared by Chef Paul Kinny We picked the Calamari Tempura Rs 400 The pieces of calamari were perfectly crunchy and came with pickled mayo We recommend the House Pizza Rs 340 topped with smoked bell peppers mushrooms roasted artichoke baby spinach and mozzarella It worked perfectly with slightly sour cocktails even wine and beerThumbs up What we liked most about the club was the UberSAFE Breathalyser a firstofitskind initiative in the city by Nook and Uber The club has installed a Breathalyser booth which is a kiosk that analyses the alcohol content in a patronrsquos blood We made our way to the booth blew into the kiosk with a straw that was opened from its packaging in front of us The device measured the alcohol levels in our blood If your reading is over the legal limit you receive a free first Uber ride home up to Rs 150 To date UberSAFE has been launched only in TorontoThe Chicken Malai Roll Rs 340 stuffed with tender pieces of marinated chicken and onions rolled in a soft thin roti made for a filling snack option Of the vegetarian fare we tried the Pan Tossed Cottage Cheese Rs 300 made with basil and thyme infused chunks of cottage cheese and Vegetable Parcels Rs 300 which resembled mini samosas with a thin coating stuffed with a spiced veggie mix Both were finished within minutesWe liked the idea of having a space thatrsquos different from the pubs restobars and breweries that seem to be the latest rage So bring out LBDs and stilettos and dance the night away in Kurla