Tag: Marathahalli

  • Ironhill

    Back in April, my Insta feed was full of urban Bangaloreans who couldn’t be in Maldives and had to make do with Marathahalli, specifically Ironhill. It’s touted to be India’s largest microbrewery. The place is a combination of the Venice-meets-Varthur look (and smell) perfected by Big Brewsky and Hoot in the open areas, and an 80s industrial grey vibe-meets- rustic chic interior that’s spread across at least three floors. When we called to reserve, we were told that it was already full for the weekend, and we could take our chances walking in. At 5.30, we were able to get a table, though inside, and sat amidst a mix of multi-generational family crowds, and pouting beings scouting backgrounds for their Insta fam.

    The only reason I’d visit any place in Marathahalli is craft beer, and thankfully 6 out of the 8 beers were available. I use thankfully very loosely, because after running through the samplers, we settled on the least offensive Sincity Cider and Wonderland Wheat. This only verified my hypothesis that if in Marathahalli, abandon all hop!

    Since my intake of spice have been put on ice for a while, we started with the Tandoori Malai Chicken dimsum. It seemed to have spent quite some time in transit, and that meant our relationship with it was lukewarm. Next up was the Moroccan Chicken skewers, which were a bit spicy but enjoyable. The safest bet when it comes to pizza is usually the BBQ Chicken and true to form, this one too was decent.

    The service is quite friendly and prompt, and our bill came to a little less than Rs.2000. Overall, you won’t miss anything if you don’t visit.

    Ironhill, 90/7 & 90/8, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Ph: 9606044623/4

  • Sidewalk Kitchen & Bar

    Except for when my professional duties (while writing reviews for Bangalore Mirror) forced me, I have avoided Marathahalli’s restaurants. There’s something about the place that puts me off. But in the first weekend of Jan, when we wanted to step out of Whitefield, but didn’t want to go all the way to Indiranagar, we found ourselves at Sidewalk, whose tiny entrance belies the expansive space they have within.

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    The place was reasonably crowded even at 7 PM. We actually got in a few minutes after 7, and I was disappointed that we missed happy hours. But apparently, that was effective only from Mon-Thu. I realised later that we had dodged a bullet there! Despite the looks of the place, the first put off for me was the smell. After we sat down, D thought I was referring to the room freshener that was being liberally sprayed. I said it wasn’t, and she then assumed it was the hookahs. But it wasn’t that either. It’s a smell one is familiar with if one has stayed in and around 4th Block and ST Bed in Koramangala. I didn’t mention it to D, maybe I’m getting old!  (more…)