Top 5 Bars In Manali To Visit On A Summer Weekend
In summers, one of the most favoured destinations to head to are the chilly hills of Manali where cool winds blow. Manali is home to some excellent resorts and holiday homes that promise good food and luxurious stays. As well, the old Manali road and the Mall Road are filled with nice restaurants, cafes and bars that serve tasty local and global foods and quality collections of beers, single malts and cocktails.
For a mixology enthusiast and gastronome, heading to Manali for a weekend vacation can be an exciting touristy alternative. Along with sightseeing and strolling on Manali’s shopping street, they can also head to the intimate bars and pubs here to take in the lively nightlife of this hill station.
Read on below to know more about some of the bars that can be visited in Manali on a summer weekend after a day of camping, rafting or playing the tourist:
The Lazy Dog
Known for its visually striking appearance and its lively vibe, The Lazy Dog is a very popular place located in old Manali. This space is home to a lot of tourists who find themselves here after a day of sightseeing and touristing on Mall Road. The Lazy Dog offers a very artsy, boho ambience that gives off a rather vacation-like vibe. While here, one can try out some of its global culinary preparations like pastas and meatballs as well as certain signature cocktails and frothy beers. Drinks like manhattans and blue lagoons are good options to choose from, on holiday evenings spent at this place.
Johnson’s Bar Restaurant
Another popular place in Manali located near the Old Circuit House, Johnson’s Bar Restaurant nestled among trees and green shrubs, offers a delicious array of foods and cocktails for tourists heading into this hill station on weekends. Try out the quiches and the salads while here as well as classic burgers with succulent patties filled with great taste. Johnson’s also has an excellent collection of single malts that can be had on chilly, hilly evenings and certain cocktails like the black russian and the strawberry margarita which go well with small bar bites.
Drifter’s Inn
One of the more popular and known places in Manali, Drifter’s Inn manages to attract a lot of visitors who head to this place while on a weekend getaway. The place offers local food, dim lighting, a good ambience and nice music which makes it an interesting spot for tourists. At Drifter’s Inn, try their trout and chips and the minced lamb burger. Also choose from a selection of classic mixes like a hot toddy and a cucumber and rock salt gin and tonic to make interesting food and drink pairings.
Cafe 1947
Situated in Tibetan Colony, Cafe 1947 is primarily known as a restaurant to head to for a quick bite and a tasty drink. While the burgers here are complete with lots of spicy and earthy tastes, it is their steaks and lamb roasts which stand out for their flavours. While here, one can choose from a selection of sparkling wines as well as from brandies and single malts that are good options for pairing with a sumptuous dinner.
Johnson’s Cafe
A place that has become popular for its different kinds of pizzas and its subtle yet beautiful wooden decor, Johnson’s Cafe is the spot to head to after a day of camping or sightseeing. Here, one can try out platters offering fresh trout served with mashed potatoes and vegetables and can even opt for their lasagnas and garlic bread. Johnson’s offers a good selection of beers and signature cocktails that can accompany the global cuisine served in this artistic space.
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