Woodside Inn has found its second home in Bengaluru, marking the Mumbai-born gastropub’s first foray into the city with a new outlet in Indiranagar. Known for its timeless pub culture, hearty comfort food, and relaxed neighbourhood vibe, the brand brings with it nearly two decades of legacy while tuning into Bengaluru’s own deep-rooted pub ethos.

The Indiranagar outlet opens with a familiar sense of warmth, from its signature wooden arches to the easy hum of conversations, pouring pints, and unfussy dining. Spread across 2,800 sq. ft. over two floors with a balcony extension, the space features light wood interiors, hand-laid interlocking floors, communal tables, and large arched bay windows overlooking a rain tree, creating a setting that feels both nostalgic and rooted in the city.

Speaking about the Bengaluru launch, co-founder Pankil Shah said, “Bengaluru is the OG pub capital of India. We’re not here to lead the community, just to be part of it.” Reflecting this sentiment, the outlet pays tribute to the city’s legendary pub culture with twenty bespoke frames across the interiors, nodding to icons such as The Pub, Purple Haze, Nasa, and Black Cadillac.

Beer takes centre stage at Woodside Inn Bengaluru, with 14 taps pouring a curated mix from local favourites including Toit, Geist, Red Rhino, and Mannheim, alongside familiar names like Kingfisher and Heineken. The selection highlights Bengaluru’s brewery-first culture, offering lagers, stouts, and seasonal ales suited for long, easy evenings.

The bar also brings Woodside Inn’s signature freezer-door cocktails to the city. Classics such as the Martini, Negroni, Vesper, and Old Fashioned are served at a precise minus five degrees Celsius to ensure balance without dilution. House mixes include the Watermelon & Kaffir Lime Fizz, Coconut Lemongrass Margarita, Fresh Grape & Mandarin Twist, and the Tokyo Twist whisky highball.

Adding a Bengaluru-exclusive element, the outlet introduces a charcoal-fired live grill, delivering smoky flavours through dishes like Grilled Harissa Chicken Skewers and Citrus Paprika Chicken cooked over glowing embers. The food menu stays true to Woodside Inn’s comfort-led philosophy, with bar nibbles, small plates, thin-crust pizzas, signature burgers, and refined mains such as Trio Mushroom Risotto, Steak Frites, and Grilled Rawas with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, rounded off with desserts like Flourless Belgian Chocolate Torte.

Co-founder Sumit Gambhir noted, “In true Woodside Inn fashion, the menu celebrates comfort food that’s refined without losing its soul.” The brand’s iconic Beer & Burger Festival, one of India’s longest-running F&B formats, will also make its way to Bengaluru, marking a new chapter for a pairing Woodside Inn is best known for.

Founded in 2007 in Colaba by Pankil Shah, Sumit Gambhir, and Abhishek Honawar, Woodside Inn began as Mumbai’s first gastropub and has since become part of the city’s cultural fabric, with outposts in Colaba, Bandra, and Andheri. With its Indiranagar opening, the brand brings its “third place” philosophy to Bengaluru, offering a space built for good beer, honest food, and easy company.