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Winter's coming to an end and as summer approaches, it's time to celebrate ales, lagers, stouts and malts gushing into large mugs, overflowing with the chilled intoxicating liquid featured in amber, blond, brown, cream and dark colours, topped with a thick, creamy foam - and, that joyous day is here. But boring ol’ bottled beer is no way to celebrate one of man’s greatest creations.
No, we want the hand-crafted, flavoured brews from this country’s very own new-age microbreweries. Borrowing from Western culture, India established its first microbrewery in 2008, and its only been uphill since then. As a tribute, we bring you a compilation of 24 amazing microbreweries from Bombay, Pune, Delhi, and Bangalore, ranging from casual pubs, to edgy waterholes to classy havens for beer connoisseurs. Go forth, all ye beer lovers, and beat the heat in style.
Bombay
Gateway Brewing Co.
All those frustrated with the sweltering heat of this city, these rich and modern thirst quenchers infused with various aromas are your saviours. Founders Navin Mittal, Rahul Mehra and Krishna Nair had one purpose and one purpose only when they established the Gateway Brewing Company in 2011 - to brew top-quality, classic styles of beer, crafted solely with the finest local ingredients.
Affordable and deliciously aromatic ale, lager and stout are now ready to be tapped across a wide range of bars and restaurants throughout the very city whose iconic landmark inspires its name. With an array of light, caramel and fruity flavours, to rich, heavy bitter brews, Gateway Brewing Company’s products are a foamy treat for any mood or palate. So, step into either Woodside Inn, Three Wise Men, Cafe Nemo, Irish House, Blue Frog or any other bar that hosts their delicious delights and celebrate World Beer Day with a cold, fresh brew.
Check it out here.
Royal Oak Brewery
Royal Oak Brewery in Navi Mumbai offers a distinctive dining experience, combining a Microbrewery with a Resto-bar. Specializing in Craft Beer brewed from traditional German recipes, the brewery boasts a selection of six unique brews, including German Wheat Beer, Belgium Wheat Beer, Vanilla Milk Stout, Märzen, Rye Ale, and Mango Ale. As Navi Mumbai's first Microbrewery, Royal Oak is a haven for families and friends seeking a fun and refreshing atmosphere to enjoy freshly brewed, quality craft beers.
Check it out here.
Osteria
Osteria offers a charming and rustic ambiance, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for patrons. The bar features warm lighting and a laid-back vibe, instantly putting visitors at ease. The outdoor seating area is particularly enchanting, with rustic wooden furniture surrounded by lush greenery. The menu presents a tempting array of European dishes, complemented by craft beers that transport patrons to another time and place. As the evening progresses, guests find themselves immersed in conversations with both new and old friends, savouring the simple pleasures of good food and great company.
Check it out here.
Effingut
Effingut Colaba, near the Gateway of India, is a popular destination for craft beer enthusiasts in Mumbai, offering over 12 styles on tap. Beyond its remarkable beer selection, the brewpub features a diverse menu with local and international flavors. Known for hosting entertaining events like Pub Quiz nights and Saturday DJ nights, Effingut Colaba ensures a vibrant atmosphere. Whether visiting the Colaba Brewpub or opting for online beer delivery, it promises a top-notch, unforgettable experience as a leading microbrewery in Mumbai.
Check it out here.
Pune
Doolally
With their first partnership in Pune, Brewcraft Microbrewing serves a wide range of thirst-quenchers, from lightly flavoured ales, to thick, dark stouts, in beautifully designed brew-hubs under the banner of Doolally.
These small brewery pubs behave like ‘theatres of beer’, where fresh brews perform to delight on a stage of ambiance, accompanied by quality delicacies and brilliant service. The ultimate beer experience is delivered with every cold, flavoursome sip - and if the Pune watering hole is overflowing with faithful patrons, catch a bus and experience the magic in Bombay’s taproom.
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Flambos
Once you’ve been to Flambos, you will testify to the expression good things come in small packages. Restaurateurs Merlin Entertainment and Chris, a celebrity TV chef, bring you Pune’s smallest microbrewery, teeming with innovation and adventure in ever nuanced element.
With a Bistro styled decor, their delicious craft beer is partnered with a wide menu ranging from quaint continental delicacies, to the culinary treasures of the Orient. The spirit of fusion resonating in their food selection is made complete by flavoured ales, lagers, stouts and malts keeping up traditional brewing culture.
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Independence Brewing Company
Experience global brewing culture at the hands of Pune’s Independence Brewing Company. True blood beer connoisseurs are invited to a premium selection of hand-crafted brew, ranging from light to blond, to dark, all flavoured with a variety of exotic, fresh ingredients.
Handing you Independence from boring ol’ bottled beer, this brewery strives to accumulate various global brewing styles, complemented by gourmet delicacies, prepared perfectly to balance out the flavoursome brews.
Check it out here.
Babylon Craft Brewery & Rooftop
Babylon Brewery, situated in the centre of the city, is a dynamic establishment blending food and nightlife. It presents an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, wines, and spirits in a lively and appealing setting adorned with a modern and stylish interior. The menu encompasses a diverse range of delectable dishes, ranging from classic pub fare to gourmet options. The venue also entertains patrons with live music and DJ performances, creating an ideal setting for a night out. Boasting a welcoming staff and an impressive assortment of drinks and food, Babylon Brewery is the ultimate destination for unwinding and enjoying a pleasant time.
Check it out here.
Bangalore
3 Monkeys
With a pristine brewing device shining dead-centre, it’s as if this brewpub was built piece by piece around it. From solo to semi-private to a large private dining space - there’s seating to match your every mood. And, for each one of those moods, there’s a special hand-crafted aromatic beer waiting for you.
Complete with an eclectic, spacious dance floor, this lounge pub doubles as a night club with a pulsating DJ. Appreciate the duality of this brewpub-and-nightclub, and chase that appreciation with a tall glass of chilled, flavoured craft beer.
Check it out here.
Arbor Brewing Company
The next time you find yourself in Bangalore, we highly recommend you stop by this Western-styled microbrewery, that boasts of creative American pub food, cutting-edge hand-crafted beer and an intoxicatingly friendly atmosphere. Originally opening its doors in Michigan,1995 as a household institution by couple Matt and Rene Greff courtesy their shared love for beer and adventure, Arbor Brewing Company (ABC) found its way to India in 2012.
As Gaurav Sikka licensed the franchise and groomed it into one of Bangalore’s most irresistible watering-holes, their top-notch flavoured beers are innovation poured into a mug.
Check it out here.
District 6: Pub Brewery and Kitchen
Six unbelievably delicious frothy beers are offered by Bangalore’s District 6, created with the finest of fresh ingredients. The craft behind these curious flavours is inspired by Kasper Schulz, a 350-year-old brew manufacturing house from Germany and Weyermann, and therefore each brew is meticulously fashioned.
And, the most exciting part of all? This classically designed traditional pub serves its produce in 8 innovative mugs - who doesn’t want to gulp down a flavoured ale in a boot-shaped glass? Enjoy each sip with scrumptious delicacies brought to you hot and delectable from the District 6 Kitchen.
Check it out here.
The Biere Club
Claiming the prestigious title of Bangalore’s First Microbrewery, this traditional neighbourhood pub creates a variety of frothy styles and fragrant flavours. Brews that flow like fresh golden-coloured elixirs are complete with a range of gastronomical delicacies, friendly service and a relaxed ambiance to set the perfect mood.
With the intention of bringing the finest beers using traditional methods, the team behind The Biere Club aims to raise the bar of microbrews in India.
Check it out here.
Toit Brewpub
Enjoy Bangalore’s brewing culture at the hands of Arun, Sibi, William and Mukesh at this local brewery with a casual, inviting atmosphere highlighted with earthy decor and a beautiful outdoor seating area. All beer lovers are treated to a wide range of flavoursome brews, from light ones that caress your taste buds, to thick, foamy dark ones for a hearty drink.
Your supreme pub experience is incomplete without the kitchen’s finger food and wildly delectable culinary creations. And, for those truly enthusiastic, Toit offers you a brewery tour to give you first-hand insight into the revolutionary art of brewery.
Check it out here.
Vapour Pub and Brewery
Whatever ambiance you’re in the mood for - Vapour has it all, from an exotically charged club pulsating with fresh music mixology, to a lounge bar and formal restaurant area for a more sophisticated evening. And, for a breath of fresh air, step on to the cabana-styled terrace area to condense under the open sky.
Still, the most exciting part of all of Vapour’s avatars are the rich with flavour mugs of intoxicating beer, freshly crafted from their shimmering brewery. Vapour is all about giving you options - whether it’s the type of ambiance you’re in the mood for, or the style of brew your palate craves.
Check it out here.
Windmills Craftworks
Windmills Craftworks stand in Bangalore as a testament to the realization of Kamal Sagar and Ajay Nagarajan’s diverse passions. This microbrewery is more than just a sophisticated haven of hand-crafted beer, it is a unique drinking experience - complete with a mini-theatre brimming with the melodious sounds of contemporary jazz providing an intimate performance space for global talent.
For those seeking intellectual stimulation while delicious beer tickles your senses, a treasure trove of handpicked books on art, design, architecture and music are just waiting to be picked up. And, the cherry on top of the Windmills Craftworks experience is their inventive, traditional recipes that perfectly complement rich, flavoursome brews.
Check it out here.
Delhi
7 Barrel Brewpub
Whether you’re drinking to celebrate, or chugging to forget, no occasion is complete without 7 Barrel’s hand-crafted beers designed with the finest ingredients and technology.
Expert minds are stretched to create unique flavours, culminating in a wide array of ales, lagers, malts and stouts - each one as deliciously aromatic as the next. An ambience fashioned to induce merriment surrounds this microbrewery, as the kitchen doors swing open to reveal the alluring scent of delectable finger food to complement your brew.
Check it out here.
7 Degrees Brauhaus
If a trip to Germany is not on your horizon, 7 Degrees Brauhaus is the next best thing. Following the German Purity law of crafting beer, on top-quality Malts, Hops, Yeast and water features in ever delicious brew.
Drenched in a variety of fruity and smoky flavours, each tall mug teems with a unique intoxicating fragrance. As one of the only breweries to use open fermenting technology, this Delhi-based beer factory delivers supreme quality along with an array of scrumptious, meaty German delicacies. Calling all brew purists!
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Manhattan Bar and Brewery
Shining cylindrical vessels and pipes make up this pub’s copper brew house, resembling a traditional vintage German brewery. While the gorgeous brew machine with aesthetic beers on tap may catch your eye first, you will inevitably be enchanted by the six large format screens surrounding this pub.
Extremely exciting motion-based interactive gaming across these brightly lit screens builds the perfect lively ambiance to entertain your every sip.
Check it out here.
Soi 7
Far from your run-of-the-mill Asian themed restaurant, Soi 7 is a remarkable Microbrewery with meals as luscious as they are healthy, combined with exotic flavours and textures. Accompanying these gorgeous Asian dishes is an assortment of craft beers with the infused essence of the finest ingredients.
While all these components come together to give you a unique experience, the cherry on top is the live band performances enriching your night with music. For those yearning for some fresh air, the outdoor terrace section is a beautiful addition.
Check it out here.
