PARTY

HIT THE HIGH NOTES Pubs, lounge bars, resto bars...

Atypical Coimbatorean is as much at home with Mexican cuisine as he is with his rice-rasam. He is equally at ease in a ‘veshti’ (dhoti) from the pavement store as he is in an imported Armani suit. And so is the expatriate who has made the city his home. If you see a south

Indian fast food joint sitting cheek by jowl with a hip Italian restaurant or a Reebok and Hidesign showroom sharing the same street with Himalaya

Drug Co and Titan, you know it’s a city with a healthy blend of the East and West. The city’s accommodating nature is also one reason why there are so many watering holes in the city. Party!

PUBS, LOUNGES & RESTO BARS HUSH BAR

Radisson Blu Coimbatore, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 222-6000, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 800.

OPIUM

Poppys Vista, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-304-300, 272-101, Weekdays: 12.30pm-3pm & 5.30pm-11pm, Weekends: 11am-11pm. Avail daily offers. Avg Cost for two, Rs 760.

HATTAN

Poppys Tower, Race Course; Tel: 498-0234, 434-6644, 73977-45444 12noon-12midnight. Coimbatore’s first cocktail lounge, resident DJ. Avg cost for two, Rs 700-1000.

TEASE

Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000, 1pm-11.45pm, Sat-Sun: 12noon-11.45pm Avg cost for two, Rs. 1200.

LATITUDE 11

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 11am-12pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2600++

ELEVATE

Zip By Spree Hotels, Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 87540-59888, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 300.

THE HUB

Ibis Coimbatore City Centre, Lakshmi Mills Junction, Puliakulam Road; Tel: 711-7666, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 900++

PITSTOP PERMIT ROOM BAR

The Orbis Hotel, 1562, Avinashi Road, Hope College, Peelamedu; Tel: 439-9988, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 400-600.

THE EDITION LIBRARY BAR

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 750++

THE COTTON BAR

WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 393-5030, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

L2 BAR (LANDMARK LOUNGE)

Hotel Landmark, 353/1, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram Bus Stand; Tel: 73730-44411, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1000.

WXYZ

Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Uppilipalayam, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1200.

SIT UP

The Acasia Hotel, 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniampalayam; Tel: 262-6599, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 600.

KNOTTY SPIRITS

Hotel CAG Pride, 312,Bharathiar Road Tel:431- 7777, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 550++

Z-BAR

Zone By The Park, 33/3, Avinashi Road, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal; Tel: 400-5000, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 700.

G-SPIRIT BAR & LOUNGE

Hotel Gowtham, 9/36A, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 437-7647, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 600.

SLOUNGE

Lemon Tree Hotel, 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangulu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatty; Tel: 220-5666, 11am-11pm. Avg cost per two, Rs 500++ Happy hours all day

SUNDAR PERMIT ROOM

Sri Aarvee Hotels, 311A, Bharathiar Road, Sidhapudur; Tel: 252-3677, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 600.

B2B AC BAR PERMIT ROOM

Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, Sitraa; Tel: 427-9111, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620.

FLAMES

Sree Annapoorna Hotel, East Arokiaswamy Road, Rs Puram; 452-2333, 12am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 580.

BLACK BOX

The Arcadia Hotel, 4, Avinashi Road, Goldwins; Tel: 456-7777, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 700.

BLUE ICE

SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620.

CITY HEIGHT

SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620.

HYYPER BAR

Hotel KISCOL Grand, 245A, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Tadabad; Tel: 85086-44483, 12pm-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 700.

RAMBA RESTO BAR

Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, Town Hall; Tel: 420-3555, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 550. Starting with a bang on New Year’s Eve, Ramba Resto Bar is the newest pub in town. Now with this new set up, come and enjoy with your friends and colleagues for partying or a quiet drinking session. They have something on offer every day, the highlight being ladies nights on Wednesdays. You are offered a range of imported liquor and IMFL. Happy hours are from 11am to 7pm daily. What makes the bar so unique is the free food that you get with drinks. They range from veg to non-veg items including a variety of bar snacks. Come and be a part of the growing party scene in Coimbatore, starting at Ramba Resto Bar.

Rich cuisine steeped in culture

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE FINE FLAVOURS OF AUTHENTIC INDIAN FARE AT PEACOCK, LE MERIDIEN COIMBATORE

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT

It is a said that food is the true reflection of one’s culture. Peacock the authentic Indian restaurant at Le Meridien Coimbatore makes for a culinary discovery of India’s rich culture. Inspired by the old royal charm it takes you away from the hustle of the city to a serene environment in which you can enjoy your meal at leisure while the soothing strains of classical melodies calm your harried nerves. Specialties from the different cuisines of North and South India are served by staff that is trained to be unobtrusive but always attentive and warm.

Peacock’s focus is on the quality of the ingredients it uses and the cooking methodology which contributes to the authentic flavours of the vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that are elegantly presented and lovingly served.

The restaurant is fashioned on the lines of a palatial garden with its gold-leaf

embellishments on lotus motifs and unusual placements of our national bird peacock after which the restaurant is named.

The soft lighting, impressive domes, majestic chandeliers, yellow vallencia and red columbarium marble flooring all contribute to give the décor a feeling of timeless elegance that makes it the perfect backdrop for the rich cuisine served here.

The show kitchen of Peacock is an attraction in itself for the guests where they can witness the breads and tandoori dishes being prepared by the talented master chefs. Peacock flaunts a huge display of imported and Indian wines. Whether it is a cosy intimate meal or an enjoyable family outing, Peacock provides the perfect environment

Chef Nawab Haider

for a pampered experience. The restaurant is located on the first floor of Le Meridien Coimbatore and is open for dining during lunch and dinner. Peacock can accommodate up to 76 covers including two private dining areas for more intimate gatherings of family and friends.

Like the national bird it’s named after, Peacock is an experience of sensory delight! Immerse yourself in the variety and richness of Indian flavours that will leave an indelible impression on your gourmet sensibilities.

PEACOCK Le Meridien Coimbatore 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343, 425-4343