What an exciting life

You’ve got to admit it — most of you are waiting for the new year to bring with it good news. And we already have three! This year, look forward to some hardcore partying and dining out as three of the most coveted names are either already set or gearing up to make Bangalore their home. Here’s a sneak preview...

Be a sport!
Manchester United ushered in its ‘spirit of greatness’ to Bangalore with the opening of an expansive 10,000sqft all-day casual dining signature outlet Manchester United Restaurant Bar on Hosur Main Road. Founded on the spirit of winning that is synonymous with ManU, the outlet is poised to become one of the most vibrant dining and entertainment destinations in the city.

In short, the perfect place to celebrate all the little and big victories in one’s day. Guests can enjoy live performances, music, watch sporting events on gigantic screens, buy club merchandise and indulge in great global cuisine — a smorgasbord of western cuisine and exclusive local creations to suit the taste buds of diners in each region. 

The 208 -seater restaurant and bar are spread over two levels in an atmosphere that pays homage to the iconic heritage of Manchester United. The chic interiors reveal fascinating soccer oriented design elements like the Legends Wall — a shrine dedicated to Manchester United’s legendary players with images etched in stone.

The Players Tunnel — designed to look like its namesake in an actual football stadium; The Dugouts transport guests to right to pitch-side with curved glass roofs and sportscar-like bucket seats facing a 18-feet widescreen inside the restaurant; The Manager’s High Table is symbolic of the manager’s table in Old Trafford, the nerve centre for planning out strategies, decisions and rules; Sir Alex Ferguson’s Corner features privileged leather clad Boschester chairs and an exclusive large screen TV for viewing pleasure; The Skybox, a version of the corporate box or the Skybox in Old Trafford stadium, is decked with luxurious couches and a personal butler service — easily the best viewing area in the restaurant; The Devil’s Bar is the elementary watering hole in the restaurant manned by creative mixologists; a long curved bar with a white Tavertino backdrop with the Red Devil in the centre is sure to be the a favourite among guests.

For you fashionistas
Bangalore’s always had a love-hate relationship with the F Lounge. Let’s hope that it is third time lucky, for the famed chain is all set to make its mark into the city for the third time. This lounge, which is located at the Cunningham Road-Ali Askar Road junction where the club Kosmo used to be at, was to have launched on the New Year’s Eve, but the owners decided to wait until the party season dies down, to launch their place in style.

This big multi-level club is said to have many firsts, which already has the party animals talking about. The most exciting thing being an in-built ramp in the lounge, which is meant to drive it as the most sought after destination for all the big fashion-related dos in the city.

Upon cloud nine
Atop the 16th floor of UB City with a cross section view of the best of Bangalore — who wouldn’t give an arm to have a lounge there? This prized lounge is where Skyye Bar is going to be, which will boast of multi-level partying experience. This lounge bar, which was again supposed to have launched in December, is now going to open its door soon to the city’s party animals this New Year.

The lounge bar already has roped in some of the best names associated with the best hotels and lounges in the city including Caperberry and World Cuisine Network. Now, with so many popular faces as part of the new lounge, it is only but natural that everyone in the city is waiting with bated breath to hang out in there.