Lovers of novelty bars can't go past this Indian-themed gem. Life-size safari animal figures keep watch as you sip in-house brews within a Raj setting.
If you're the sort of punter who prefers not to grapple with issues of cultural imperialism over a pint, then perhaps the Bombay Bicycle Club isn't for you. This place has invented itself as a testament to colonial rule and the glory days of the Raj, with every inch of the venue evoking thoughts of British occupation in India. This place is alive with jungle sounds, birdsongs and the occasional tiger roar just to keep you on your toes. Bicycles hang from the roof, and the setting is decked out with a two-storey waterfall, wooden cobras and plenty of other carved wild predators watching you as you drink. The Rikki Tikki Tavi bar almost passes for a turn-of-the-century hunting lodge - with stuffed animals, book-lined walls, polished floorboards, fountains and a one-tonne wooden elephant - were it not for the enormous video screen and state-of-the-art sound system. Also, few lodges can boast more than 100 beers and an excellent wine list. Entertainment flows with DJs playing commercial radio hits and the odd solo or duo performing. For a signature drink, order one of the BBC's in-house brews, or a brandy snifter while discussing the cricket.
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