Mylapore is so much more than just temples and cultural attractions. My neighborhood also hosts some of Chennai’s best restrobars perfect for foodies like me. Stylish watering holes fusing cuisines and cocktails creatively? Sign me up! Here are my reviews of the top restrobars in Mylapore every foodie and drink lover must visit Restrobars in Mylapore.
1. The Flying Elephant
Undoubtedly Chennai’s luxury dining icon, The Flying Elephant is a majestic attraction. As you enter the imposing Chettiar-style mansion, high ceilings, drapes and antique furnishings exude old-world charm. Their inventive pan-Asian fare expertly fuses Thai, Chinese and Indonesian flavors in dishes like Chilli Basil Fried Rice and Laksa Curry Noodles. Make sure to also check the menu for exotic ingredients like tender bamboo shoots! Their bar menu is also stellar with unique signatures like Elephant Martini with desi flavors. With a courtyard and romantic poolside seating, The Flying Elephant makes every meal occasion special.
2. Zara Tapas Bar
My favorite for Spanish cuisine and sangrias is Zara Tapas Bar. Located on a peaceful bylane, its black and white colonial bungalow exterior houses vibrant Ibiza-inspired decor. It perfectly recreates the fiesta vibes of tapas culture with Latin music and flavors. Must-try small plates are Patatas Bravas, stuffed mushrooms, prawn fritters and more. I like creating my own sangria mix at their DIY Sangria Bar too! From breakfast, brunch to dinner & drinks, Zara infuses everything with that alegre Spanish spirit.
3. Prism Club and Kitchen
To feel like a glam VIP, visit Prism in the ITC Grand Chola hotel. Flaunting gorgeous crystal-inspired design elements, Prism is all about over-the-top opulence. Drawing room seating, vintage trunk tables and glittering prism centerpieces provide Instagram-worthy backdrops as you feast. Their Modern Indian menu delivers decadent signatures like Papad Ki Chaat, Raan Biryani and experimental cocktails. With top DJs and a chic crowd always present, Prism lets you party in true celebrity style right in Mylapore!
4. Geoffrey’s Pub
Tucked away on a side lane, Geoffrey’s Pub is an underground favorite for booze and pub food in Restrobars in Mylapore. Spread over different spaces, its grungy cozy interiors, graffiti and music make it perfect for chilling with friends. Their menu features pan-Asian and Indian bar nibbles like Sesame Honey Chilli Potato, Chicken Wings, Biryanis etc. at reasonable rates. Signature cocktails like Geoffrey’s Iced Tea provide a smooth alcoholic buzz too. Geoffrey’s casual hipster character, push-the-envelope music events and friendly staff keep me coming back.
5. Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
For a luxe foodie staycation without leaving Mylapore, the Sheraton Grand is perfect. Along with ultra-modern rooms, one can indulge at its many dining spaces like the Palmyrah (multi-cuisine), Upper Palms (North Indian) or the chic Pa Pa Ya modern Asian Restaurant & Bar. The last one is a glam NY-style lounge offering contemporary Pan-Asian small plates, sushi, dim sums and inventive Southeast Asian tipples & spirits. The resort’s location near Kapaleeshwarar Temple allows you to walk it off afterwards too!
So experience the best of eating, drinking and nightlife at these uber cool restrobars in Mylapore in the heart of Mylapore itself! Cheers to great times ahead in Restrobars in Mylapore.
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