EditorBengaluru: ZLB23, true to its tradition of bringing in the best bars in Asia and the World, presents a Bar Takeover by Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar from Bangkok -Thailand, which is ranked 18th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and 19th in the World’s Best Bar 2023 on Friday the 23rd of August 2024.
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar is a feast for the senses, starting with its busy, colourful appearance, fusing elements of Asian design with aspects that wouldn’t be out of place in a Moroccan souk, contrasting with a neon tiger on the wall, and various other eclectic elements. Located as it is inside nose-to-tail restaurant 100 Mahaseth, the bar takes inspiration from this concept, with each cocktail named after a single ingredient, which is used in various ways. These include everything from Pomelo to Squid, via Cow and Coconut. Orange, for example, is made with a homemade, orange-infused vermouth and a distilled orange hydrosol, garnished with chips made from the leftover orange peels. Sustainable, forward-thinking cocktails served in a funky, fun, and immersive environment – a must-visit Bangkok bar.
ZLB23, ranked no.40 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars is committed to showcasing renowned mixologists and their exceptionally crafted artisanal cocktails and concoctions from the best bars worldwide, enriching the diversity of the cocktail Landscape in India. The bar takeover guarantees an exhilarating exposure to mixology through live demonstrations and captivating discussions led by the mixologists.
As part of their ‘Best Bars at ZLB23’ initiative, The Leela Palace Bengaluru has curated a meticulous and handpicked line-up of exceptional bars to take over ZLB23 from all over the world, with some of these bars making their debut in India.
Join them at ZLB23 for an unforgettable evening with an array of exquisite blends, where each sip is a testament to the art of cocktails.
Travelling through time, Zia is bringing her mystery to a secret hideaway – ZLB 23. The hideout’s surreal decor and theatrical concoctions evoke an absinthe dream. With its hidden entrance, vintage décor, and speakeasy style, it transports guests back in time to the era of Prohibition. This urbane space reveals an atmosphere of transcendental glamour where gatherings are held over magnetic music, remarkable dining, and prohibition cocktails.
The place offers fabled food, curated to reveal the lost recipes from the East. You’ll find that the ingredients, measurements, and methods unite to tell a flavourful narrative buried in time. The skilled mixologists have crafted a menu of prohibition cocktails, each with a unique flavour and story. These might sound classic but are futuristic in taste, look, and sense such as the Paleman, inspired by the well-known Halloween monster, or Kyoto Sunrise which pays homage to the Land of the Rising Sun. For those who want a taste of the good life, the menu also features a selection of rare and premium spirits. The last of the order but standing taller still is magnetic music, relaying a firm promise of original and curated music, making it a noteworthy destination for events you would not want to miss.
Event: Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, International Bar Takeover at ZLB23
When: August 23, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. onwards
Where: ZLB23, A Kyoto Speakeasy at The Leela Palace Bengaluru Old Airport Road
For reservations send a WhatsApp message to Zia + 91 -9632060433 (Available on WhatsApp messages only)
Editor
Meghana Harikumar
