Though I have been to toddy shops and bars before, in spite of being a teetotaller, the first real experience of a pub was in Bangalore.

The music was too loud and I was wondering if people were just acting, pretending to follow the conversation.

Then the customary Friday afternoon gatherings in London pubs when I was posted there with standard chartered bank. It was better, though there was this additional complication of having to follow some thick Scottish accent.

Now there’s a clear change in the bangalore pubs. They are crowded, but less noisy from what it was. There’s is a clear focus on quality food too, so that the young and wealthier crowd can have a complete experience.

I can look forward to many more of enjoyable get-togethers in such fancy pubs in Bangalore.