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GUIDE | PUBS AND CLUBSFOOD | BANGALORETen years back, Bangalore had the unique sobriquet of being called ThePub City. Today as well, pubs remain a Bangalore landmark, in spite ofthe few rising voices against the popular culture. Here’s a guide frommetromela.com on what you can expect at these pubs.PUB TIME INBANGALOREEveryday Watering Holess......... .ome pubs are evergreen, despite............occasional downsides like stale............peanuts, smelly toilets and indifferentwaiters. Invariably, these are places that playgreat music (read rock) and have a certainambience that lives up to Bangalore's originalpub city image. The thumbs up goes to Tavernfor its Eighties Rock and Happy Hours that goon till 8.15 PM and Pecos on Rest House Road(off Brigade Road). Pecos is legendary, despitethe fact that it is dark, congested and the beeris often watered down. They play rock andsome people swear by Pecos. Go check out thepopcorn, chilli pork and posters to find out why.Guzzlers Inn has slightly more comfortableseating and tries the look of an English pub(they all do, don't they?). The music is classicrock and they have a pool parlor upstairs.Legends of Rock in Koramangala, Bangalorestays true to its name and plays rock and heavymetal music. It’s spread over two levels but you-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------are advised to sit on the cozier lower floor andwatch rock bands play on a large screen. Thereis a cover charge on Saturday, though you cancheck before going. Take Five above CafeCoffee Day in Indiranagar has posters of Jazzgreats and plays good rock and jazz. They alsoserve good Belgian beers and a wider range offood than many other pubs. Purple Haze is asclassic as rock itself and has pictures oflegends like Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morisson onthe walls. They play metal and rock both andused to be one of the most happening pubs tovisit on weekends. They also have aMarathahalli outlet now but the haze still hasn'tdimmed say regulars.Night Outs with the GangPlanning to pub hop with your friends? If it's agirls' night out, Zero G has Bollywood nights onWednesday and if you love your jhatkas and46 APRIL 2009 metromela.com EXPLORE YOUR METRO’S BEST MERCHANTS