One of the newer pubs that have opened as part of the third wave of microbrewery launches in Gurgaon, 7 Barrel is in a great location that is always buzzing with a post-work office crowd. They don’t seem to care about the dimly lit interiors and loud music that we find strange on a weekday evening, but if we were grappling with excel sheets and snobby bosses all day long, we’d want an escape as well. The beer does its job well with some nifty and fresh options. As always, I suggest asking for a sampler of their brews before committing to one. A mug comes at a competitive Rs 215, while the tower (3 litres) is for Rs 999 and is a bargain! Of the 4, my drinking companion enjoyed the full-bodied Premium Lager, while I preferred the Schwarzbier (Dark) that had fruity and caramel hints with some sweet notes and coffee aromas. It’s quite a complex combo if you can handle dark beers, but if you aren’t the hoppy kind, there’s a full service menu with all the regulars. The grub is the only sore point with predictable dishes that are neither here nor there, so you get an Egg Bhurji Pav next to BBQ Chicken Skewers. It’s the kind of greasy bar food you won’t remember the next day, but is just right after the third round of pitchers. The playlist follows the same pattern with popular hits that the DJ changes as per the crowd’s mood.
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