There may be almost no one who won’t like a few drinks after they get off from work; or a catch-up with old friends over nice drinks on a weekend. But, with the hike in taxes and all good things that booze is, drinking out at pubs and bars has become an expensive thing to do.Then what is it that the common man retorts to, especially during the kadki-ridden month-end days?Owing to the same, ahaatas have emerged in Delhi’s big brother with booze; Gurgaon. These Ahaatas or BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) are very comfortable places in restaurants and pubs where you can sit easily with your pack of friends and have drinks at the place, bought by you.
Yes, you buy whatever your poison might be from the theka and hit one of these Ahaatas to sit and drink. Order something nice to eat along and you’re set for the evening.
We bring to you some of the most amazing BYOB places in Gurgaon where you can head with your bottle and group for a few casual drinks and surely, a good time.
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Area 69
Previously called Route 69, this is one of the best places to get your own bottle and have a good time with your friends. The rustic brick walls add to the charm of this American-classic-themed pub. They have live DJs, blaring classic American music. Both an indoor and outdoor seating for you to catch up with a few drinks, the fod adds to the pile of all good things. All things cheese, is what they do best; order a few cheesy dumplings and baked cheese potato, and you’re good to go!
- Where: 1, Yadav Market, Wazirabad, near Ardee City
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The Friends Republic
Good news! This is a BYOB ONLY place! The lush lawns as you enter make you love this more. The crowd here is well-behaved and decent and you have live sports screenings. Why this place makes the perfect BYOB is the fact that you have a wine shop right next to the door of The Friends’ Republic! It can’t get better than this, we say!
- Where: Sector 65, Opposite Nirvana Country, Golf Course Road,Extension Road
3. Knight Rider
The perfect BYOB concept for office-goers, thanks to it’s location in the Cyber City and the adjoining theka it has. Knight Rider has been one amazing option to choose due it’s customer-friendly prices and the food being extremely delicious. Get their chakna platter and a few dishes to go with your bottle and you’re done for the evening.
- Where: Rapid Metro Pillar 54, Near Building 5, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
4. Gardenia Food and Grill
With its well-dressed décor and work-up this place has hots among corporates and executives. The outdoor seating makes it an amiable option to grab a few drinks with good food in cool evenings. With the food being a little on the pricier side, you’ll find this one a perfect indulgence for the bottle that you bring to go. Try the garlic mushrooms and periperi chicken; amazing we say!
- Where: Plot 1, Near Pillar 142, Moulsari Avenue, DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon
5. Plan B-You Must Have
One other of the BYOB only places, Plan B has perhaps the best food, when it comes to dining at BYOBs. Their innovative corn bhel is extremely popular here among the regulars. Always bustling with activity, thanks to a theka right outside this restaurant, Plan B makes it to the exciting BYOBs on the list.
- Where: Opposite City Court, Near Rapid Metro Station, DLF Phase III
6. Outback
An overtly pocket-friendly option, when it comes to dining at BYOBs in Gurgaon, Outback wins many accolades. The limited, but not-disappointing menu is sure to win you over, without burning a hole in your pocket. One of the firstly started BYOBs in Gurgaon, this place has been popular among people of Gurgaon
- Where: Sector 53/54 Round About {near the Audi showroom}, Golf Course Road
7. Club 47
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Not big on over-the-top ambiences and environments, this is a small little place, perfect to hang-out with your old friends and catch up. With the BYOB concept, it does not fail to tantalise the younger crowd, with the value-for-money food on the menu.
- Where: Opposite Central Mall, Sector 53, Gurgaon
8. Pablo-The Art of Food
With the option of both indoor and outdoor seating on offer, this is a nice cosy place to chill with friends after a long day at work. They also put around bonfires during winters and then, there’ nothing like having drinks in winters beside the fire. The food is amazing, with innovative North-Indian cuisine dominating the menu and the portions beating all other competitors.
- Where: Behind D block market, South city 2, Gurgaon
9. Wangchuk’sLadakhi Kitchen
Extremely spacious so you can chill around with a large group of friends, this place is one-stop-shop for food and drinks. Serving authentic Tibetan cuisine, this restaurant has become famous for their thukpas and their Ting Momos. They also provide you with the option of chilling your drinks in their refrigerators while you chill and chat.
- Where: 2nd Floor, Jalsa Building, Opposite Arjun Marg, Golf Course Road
