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Adda 1522

In our heart of hearts, many of us are Bangaloreans irrespective of where we originally came from. The pub city with a penchant for classic rock, beers and good weather, I like to think the city bonded with people it resonated with. And those people could check out anytime they like, but they could never leave, if you know what I mean. The nostalgia of that old Bangalore remains, though the definition of “old” would probably differ based on who you ask. For my dad, it’s the 70s when he came to the city for his training. For me, it’s the 90s and 2000s when I came here for my vacations to hang with my cousins. We both reminisce, about different things, different times. Adda 1522, a new hotspot in the city, brings a slice of that nostalgia to relive and revive. Take a walk with your drink down the memory lane to fondly think back about that laid-back city. A place for people to eat, drink & rewind.

Food & Drinks

The Murg Soola Kebab and Shahi Tukda

The food is local, a tribute to the ethos of Bangalore. Food that evolved in the last couple of centuries due to geo political situations, people coming in from adjoining states, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Maharashtra. Spices intermingled, recipes were adapted, techniques were recreated with modifications, and that came about as the cuisine of the city. We loved the big board like menus, though I confess I didn’t pay much attention to it! We loved the Masala vada, khaime vade, soola kebab, karibevu chicken, and the donne mutton pulav. It’s the kind of menu that has something for everyone. And the cocktails were quite nice, especially the Adda Refresher with gin and Roadhouse Blue with tequila. The Saffron Martini and The Revival also deserve special mentions, both vodka drinks, but quite different in flavour.

A turkey special from Christmas and Karibevu Chicken

The Cocktail Lineup!

Decor

The ambience of ADDA 1522 is refreshing, quirky and a comfort space! From walls with the inimitable Paul Fernandez illustrating his take on the Bangalore of days bygone, to the original vinyl records of The Doors, BB King, Jimmy Hendrix, Queen, and many more. With red oxide flooring and seating, antique artefacts, and an overall vintage vibe – it’s just nostalgia of the old world charm wrapped neatly together!

Tapash at Adda 1522

The entrance is strikingly art deco, and as I walked in, it felt like going into a big bungalow’s dining rooms. Old school bar, a library area, concrete katte seating around a pathway canopied by a lush rain tree. The quirky illustrations merit some serious looking, I noticed something new every time I saw them, the close to derailed bus, a dog almost yelping away, the pink trumpet blossom, the horn out the window – I could go on! It was my favourite thing to do at Adda 1522! Head out there to soak in the Bangalore of yesteryears!

My favourite wall at Adda 1522

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