I have been in Bangalore for the better part of 7 years, and surprisingly, I hadn’t visited this place, until recently. I had a fun time here, and here is how it went.
Location/Ambience:
Located on the Old Airport Road, opposite Zaitoon, this place is hard to miss. As
I entered this place, it struck me, this place is huge! Spread over 6 floors,
with each floor having a distinct theme, this place is suited to a wide variety
of occasions. The top floor is the Star Lounge, which is a rooftop place with a
more intimate seating. The Fourth Floor features a huge-dance floor,
and is suited for those looking to get their groove on.
We were there on the launch of the new menu, and sat at
the third floor, where an Oriental Buffet was in progress. The
ambience was cool, relaxed and airy. They have a separate indoor section for
private booking, if you so please.
F & B:
Drinks: Being
a micro-brewery, I wanted to start off on the right foot, and ordered a beer
sampler. They have six beers on tap currently, including Sarava, Hop Witch, Adjust Maadi
and Kingslayer. However, they had a unique seasonal beer, which I really liked.
This had a combination of herbs and kokum juice, and it was a really refreshing
summer beer, however, I am not sure if it would be very sessionable, owing to
the myriad flavors it had and might not go well with a lot of dishes as well.
Cocktails:
They have a really interesting line-up of cocktails including a new set called,
Desi cocktails which had Indian flavors
in them, including Shake Chilli(A
guava based cocktail with the kick of chaat masala and vodka) and Ek Dum Jhakkas(which was like a masala
lime soda with liquor) Here are a few of the more memorable ones:
High Seas Adventure:
This was a vodka-based cocktail along with vanilla, coconut milk and topped
with cinnamon and star anise. Mild and refreshing because of the coconut flavors,
and a slight zing of vodka, this wasn’t bad!
The Big Pitcher: This
is their signature cocktail which is a combo of brandy, port wine, black tea,
blue curacao, lime juice and garnished with a fruit medley on a stick. This one
is good if you are in a group, and makes for an interesting drink!
Flaming Ferrari
Shots: Vodka, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao and Grenadine, presented, such than
it is completely transparent, with a thin red-streak in the center (Ferrari-like!).
Food: The menu
here is vast and actually differs on each floor. We had a selection of items
from the new menu, and most of them tasted pretty good.
Starters:
Seafood Chowder:
This one is definitely a house favorite with the right amount of creaminess and
the hint of seafood smell coming through. Loved this!
Brawny-Prawny:
This one was hands down, the prettiest dish of the day. These prawns were perfectly
cooked and were tangy with a hint of spiciness. Another winner!
Angaari Khatarnak Murgh: As the name
suggests, these were spicy chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor and had the flavor
of curry leaves. Though presentation wasn’t too good, they tasted nice.
Mains:
Beef Hamilton:
A main course item, these were beautifully cooked beef pieces, cooked in a
peppery-mushroom sauce. Though the quantity was on the lower side, the taste
more than made up for it. It was served with a piece of bread, mashed potatoes
and veggies.
Corn and Asparagus
Crepe: Crepes are easy to get wrong. However, this delightful dish from Big
Pitcher was spot on, and the herbed cream cheese on top made all the
difference. Highly recommended for vegetarians!
Desserts:
Tiramisu: Lovely
soft layers of cake with a subtle taste of coffee, I really liked this one, and
especially the presentation.
Double-Caramel Baked
Cheesecake: I was expecting a lot from this one, however, this dish was just
average. I suspect, the caramel topping might be the culprit here, being too
sticky to handle for a cheesecake.
Verdict: Be it
on a date, a group of friends looking to have a fun time, or people who
would like to put on their dancing shoes, this place caters to everyone. With a
huge selection of dishes and cocktails to choose from, Big Pitcher has a little
something to suit all palates. The pricing is also on the average side and if
you have Zomato Gold, it would be an even better deal.
Food Quotient: 4/5
Ambience Quotient: 5/5
Service Quotient: 4/5
Unclichéd Quotient: 4/5
