3 Design-Forward Bar Restaurants In Bengaluru To Make You Dine In Style And Splendour

There’s no dearth of new bar restaurants in Bengaluru, but this trio is a maximalist manifesto where floor and ceiling patterns take precedence and the wall silhouettes emote wonder. Emblazoned with unique design gestures, the interiors are choreographed to surprise. One reclaims a colonial palette echoing Calcuttan heritage, another revels in retro-futurism through Art Deco lines; the third brims with soaring patterns and baroque cartoonery. Each venue speaks a distinct design dialect, while holding the essence of Bangalore’s buzz of modern gastronomy, clinking glasses and nights that stretch just a little longer. 

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1. Jollygunj By Fadd Studio

Bengaluru just got itself a slice of old Calcutta served with a twist, and it’s called Jollygunj. Steeped in Calcuttan history, its façades whisper tales of a bygone era, while the menu blends flavours born in the city’s vibrant and busy streets. Conceived by Byg Brewski Brewing Company and brought to life by Principal Designers Farah Ahmed Mathias and Dhaval Shellugar of Fadd Studio, the 20000 sq ft bar restaurant stitches together silhouettes of colonial windows, heritage building forms, and mismatched bursts of colours from age-old coffee houses. Step inside, and the bustle of modern Bengaluru melts away. “The first thing we’d like the guests to experience is the relationship between the huge flower-shaped canopy presiding over the bar and the continuous semi-circular balconies opposite it,” Farah and Dhaval exclaim. “These two strong design forms create a dramatic language for the space”. 

Jollygunj is set inside a mundane five-storey commercial block, claiming the 4th and 5th floor and transforming them into anything but mundane. Speaking of structural changes, Dhaval says, “The roof slab was cut in a very challenging cloud form, allowing a space to unfold through an arresting interplay of curves, voids, and vertical drama, making it look both sculptural and immersive.” This intervention allowed for a layered zoning with open bars, a mezzanine lounge, a performance area and intimate seating clusters. The layered materiality tells its own temporal story, from exposed brick and peeled off lime plaster, to Shahbad stone that transitions into pattern flooring in some areas, evoking what Farah describes as “a generational home that has seen the passage of time.” 

And the designers’ favourite hideouts? Farah loves “leaning on the curved balcony and looking around and down below at the flower-shaped glass canopy” while Dhaval claims the “Cosy and cute gazebo on the right side of the main entrance, perfect for absorbing the expanse of the whole space and live music performances.” In its Art Deco vibrancy and homely intimacy, Jollygunj expresses not just the flavour but the very joie de vivre of its muse city. 

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2. 1522 Sahakarnagar By Studio Camarada

1522 Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru is a bold reimagination of an archetypal pub, where Art Deco geometry meets layered nostalgia. Spread across 7000 sq ft, the space is conceptualised by Principal Architect Andre Camara of Studio Camarada, with every detail orchestrated for maximum cinematic impact. The grand green doors open into a soaring space where hypnotic black-and-white chevron patterns vault from the floor to the ceiling, creating a continuous optical rhythm that immerses guests from all angles. In contrast, the olive-green velveteen seating, cane-back bar-stools and vibrant upholstered chairs act as tactile counterpoints, tempering the spatial bravado. The architect’s favourite spot: a sprawling bar with a monumental chandelier is tucked at one end for sipping potent cocktails. The dining alcoves are delineated by soft partitions of decor and the play of light where you can indulge in the flavours of savoury food and good music. “We wanted a sense of theatre from the very first step” Camara notes. “Contrasts became the guiding force, not just in aesthetics, but in the way the space is meant to be felt and experienced”.

In a city already saturated with theme-driven bars, Camara’s approach is refreshingly atmospheric. With references ranging from noir cinema to jazz culture, the space reads as what a Gatsby-esque space would look like, if it were built in modern times. “While many bars borrow from global trends, we wanted to create a space that felt like a film set infused with the charm of an old-world jazz club, but with Indian textures and a contemporary soul”, says Camara. The lighting is layered and the decor is curated to humanise the scale to make the space feel immersive, not intimidating. Artworks too are integral, thoughtfully customised in collaboration with local vendors.

While the interiors are undeniably dramatic, the space ultimately serves a far more intuitive purpose. It’s where reunions and good times unfold, and where the vibe is so dialled in, you stay past the “just one more drink”. When asked for a distillation of the space in three words Camara responds: Cinematic. Tactile. Timeless. It’s an apt summation of a design that doesn’t simply dazzle, it endures.

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3. Ganbeii Microbrewery By 7ft Studio

Set high above Koramangala’s clamour, Ganbeii Microbrewery by 7ft Studio is where the grind of worklife fades. Designed by Principal Architect Suraj Sathyan, it unfurls as an architectural crescendo where sculptural forms, layered materiality, and bold spatial gestures conspire to create a fun, immersive experience. The 6000 sq ft rooftop venue includes a mezzanine level, and every corner is thoughtfully composed to reveal distinct textures and color contrasts. Rising from the far end, the green bar arch with mischievous baroque cartoonery is a sculptural provocation that anchors the identity of Ganbeii. “It’s the first thing we wanted people to feel curious about, to gravitate toward,” shares Sathyan. “It holds the height, the drama, and sets the tone for everything else that follows.” 

The architect has worked with levels, light, and sightlines, creating zones that feel connected yet carry their own vibe. The mezzanine offers a more tucked-away experience, while the ground floor has layered seating that doesn’t interrupt views. Move deeper, and you encounter his favourite spot: a red corridor that halts your stride with its moody tactility. “Every corner has its own identity, but the whole still flows. It’s bold, but not loud. Expressive, yet cohesive. Like a well-designed playlist,” Sathyan shares. Patterned flooring, ribbed wall panels, deep burgundies and forest greens speak in velvet and matte metals, offset by playful art installations. “The art installations bring in that unexpected wink. It softens the space and keeps it from feeling too serious,” explains Sathyan, who worked closely with a few local artists to develop these pieces.

Designed to become one of Koramangala’s go-to spots for team gatherings, Ganbeii blends the soul of Kerala cuisine, Lebanese desserts and crafted brews. As the sun dips, the space slips into its after-hours persona, courtesy of the lighting scheme that animates every surface with a warm glow. According to Sathyan, if Ganbeii had to be defined in three words, they would be: Sculpted, Immersive, Layered. And indeed, it celebrates expressive design without excess, grounding every gesture in comfort and flow.