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403 Forbidden Opens in Bengaluru as India’s First “Theatre of Presence”
403 Forbidden has opened in Bengaluru as a new hospitality concept positioned as India’s first “Theatre of Presence” — a space that places attention, focus, and sensory engagement at the centre of the bar experience. Inspired by the digital error code “403 Access Denied”, the name functions as a conceptual statement rather than a restriction. In a cultural moment defined by constant documentation and digital noise, the space proposes a different rhythm for nightlife, where pr

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Jan 282 min read


Cheers to Another Year! Monkey Bar Rings in Its Anniversary with Great Food, Wine, and a Whole Lot of Fun
Monkey Bar, Delhi’s cheekiest gastropub and a much-loved spot from the Olive Group, is marking one year since its stylish reboot in 2024....

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Jul 21, 20252 min read


Congo Gurgaon: Inside the New Jungle-Themed Restaurant & Bar
There’s a new beat pulsing through Gurgaon’s Golf Course Road, and it’s not coming from the clubs — it’s rising from a place called Congo. A restaurant and bar that doesn’t whisper luxury, it growls it. It’s wild, textured, smoky, loud in all the right ways, and makes no apologies for it. Started by Anurag Dania and Abhishek Mathur, Congo isn’t trying to be just another plush space with mood lights. Backed by cricketer Suresh Raina and a solid crew of investors from Delhi NCR

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May 13, 20252 min read


Leo’s: Juhu’s New Concept Bar
In the lively heart of Juhu, a new concept-driven destination has arrived, blending the worlds of travel, storytelling, and culinary...

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Apr 28, 20253 min read
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