Curd rice-infused cocktails and more at Bengaluru’s exclusive speakeasy
Number 86 is a new speakeasy bar in Bengaluru that offers a unique drinking experience with a focus on regional flavors. The cocktail menu features inventive drinks like curd rice-infused vodka and jackfruit gochujang tacos, while the food options include elevated pub classics. This exclusive venue emphasizes discovery and intimacy, catering to those seeking a more immersive nightlife experience.
- ▪Number 86 is located in Kalyan Nagar and is open only on weekends.
- ▪The cocktail menu includes unique drinks such as Home Turf and Bombay Talkies.
- ▪The food menu features inventive takes on classic pub grub, though it is less impressive than the cocktails.
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In the restaurant industry, “86” refers to a secret or off-menu item that is not available to just anybody — only to those in the know. It is a fitting name for Number 86, a weekend-only speakeasy bar in Kalyan Nagar. Headed by siblings Arunima and Pranav Singla, the bar reinvents the familiar flavours of Bengaluru with a twist, from a curd rice-infused vodka cocktail to jackfruit gochujang tacos.Amidst all the large-format breweries, a new type of drinking experience has taken hold of Bengaluru: the speakeasy. An exclusive place that promises secrecy, mystery, and delicious cocktails. Bengaluru’s discerning drinkers are looking for curated menus that go beyond the standard mojito.
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