Pegged as “India’s fastest growing chain of friendly neighborhood drinking resto-bars”, Barshala is the cheap watering hole this city deserves. Styled after the VFM Ahata concept popular across Gurgaon, Barshala is a glorified wine and beer shop with a clear agenda. The bar and food menus are one page each, and they know that this is the pub you’ll come to for pre-gaming, end of the month outings and when your gang needs to drink without busting the bank. There’s no real ambience to speak of, but they offer a decent place to sit with screens playing Punjabi and Bollywood videos on loop, which might remind you of Mumbai’s iconic Junta Bar. No cocktails here, but cheap booze that does the job. For Rs 110, one can get 180ml of Old Monk or Rs 150 will get you a coveted Bira White. Celebrating something? The most expensive bottle on the menu is Sula Sparkling. Pair these with chakhna like masala peanuts and greasy fried munchies as well as kebabs. The manager ensures women and girls feel safe chilling here, which is a big plus.
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