The Balcony Bar — Restaurant in Bengaluru

Barebones is a beautiful balcony bar located in the heart Indiranagar. Visited the outlet on a Thursday evening and was surprised to find it quite crowded for a weekday. It's a two storey building and quite spacious to fit in big crowds. The balcony seats are my personal favourite though! So blissful to look out and sip your favourite cocktail, no? Apart from the vibe which is laid back and fun, the pub serves the most impressive array of cocktails and food. Here are some of the colorful and tasty cocktails and lip smacking food we tried: •Burning My Heart- amazing (SPICY) vodka based cocktail with actual chilli in the drink. • Chicken 65- typical Andhra style chicken, which was flavourful and spicy. • Butter garlic Prawns- so tasty! • Paneer steak with rice- never thought a vegetarian steak could taste so good!! • Lamb Shank with mash potatoes and grilled veggies- so tender... almost melted in my mouth. • Paneer tikka- super moist, well cooked. Loved it. • a round of tequila shots - just the party mood setter. 😛 • tangdi kebab- huge pieces(leg) of marinated meat when slow cooked results in this goodness. Delicious! •Pigs in a blanket- one of the based in the city. Cooked to perfection.

Also special mention would be the amazing main course: Butter chicken, Daal Makhni, garlic naan. ♥️ At par with proper dhabe Ka Khana! For dessert we tried the Gulaab jamun, choco lava cake, brownie with ice cream ...pretty basic but yummy. Barebones also has a lot of recreational games on the first floor like TT, fooseball etc so enjoying a game over a glass of beer is a great option here. The chef took personal care and came out to speak to us about the food and to take feedback which I personally think is very rare. Our servers for the night Manjunath and Yogesh were prompt in their service, very soft spoken and knowledgeable of the menu! Very happy with the...

Visited The Balcony Bar recently and had an absolutely delightful experience! Nestled on the 1st floor on 100 Feet Road, the vibe is cozy yet vibrant, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or a casual date night.

I tried a variety of dishes that really showcased their culinary creativity and quality ingredients. To start, the Truffle Mushroom Arancini was a standout — crispy on the outside, creamy and packed with earthy mushroom and truffle flavors inside. It paired beautifully with their signature Old Fashioned, whose subtle smoky notes complemented the dish perfectly.

For mains, I opted for the Lamb Chops which were cooked to tender perfection, juicy with a nice char and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Alongside it, their Mint Julep was refreshingly minty, cutting through the richness of the meat elegantly. The Chicken Alfredo Pasta was indulgent and creamy, with perfectly cooked al dente pasta and a hint of garlic and parmesan that made every bite comforting. It paired well with a Mojito, light and zesty, balancing the creamy sauce beautifully.

I couldn’t resist trying their Paneer Tikka Sliders, which were packed with smoky, spicy paneer chunks and fresh crunchy veggies in soft buns—really inventive and tasty. The Berry Sangria here was a great match — fruity and refreshing, it brightened up the palate between bites.

For dessert, the Chocolate Fondant was rich and molten, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melted into the warm chocolate creating the perfect end to the meal.

The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, adding to the overall warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Balcony Bar is definitely a gem in Indiranagar for those who enjoy a great blend of contemporary dishes and craft cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a place that excels in both...

Went to the balcony bar for a friend’s bday yesterday (20th May, 2023). Left right after the starters to eat in some other restaurant. We placed our order at 1:40 PM (Three starters) and received the final one at 2:40 PM (the restaurant was not packed and we were the second people to arrive during lunchtime and place the order). First one starter came (long wait for that too; even though we placed the order for three starters together), then half of the second starter came and we were 8 people so four people started eating while the other four waited for the second half to arrive (second half came after a long delay). Then finally the third starter arrived at 2:40 and we were done. Weren’t sure how long the main course would have taken so decided to go off to another restaurant to have lunch.

One thing to note here: Despite the crazy delay during a “not so packed” restaurant during lunchtime, the food was indeed delicious… no complaints about that. The restaurant staff were courteous and their service was good. Not sure if they were short staffed in the kitchen that day (surprising since it was a Saturday); Would probably decide to give it another try because the taste was indeed good. But waiting for a long time for your starters, one hour plus that too when it’s not packed… not...