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Apr 04, 2008
Great Lounge
I had been to Del Sol once before, a couple of years ago, and didn't like it too much. I decided to give it another shot last week, and decided that it is, after all, a pretty good place.
The service is really, really friendly, and this is something you won't find in any other lounge in this price range in Bangalore. Kudos to the Casa folks for outdoing the competition on the service front! The environs are great, but you *have* to sit outdoors to make the most of it! The outdoor deck has been very tastefully decorated, but retains a lovely, homely aura with wicker chairs, simple tables, plants, and a great view of the city, especially at night. Drinks are available at the usual prices, with Indian beer at Rs. 110 (pint) or 150 (bottle). Cocktails are between Rs. 250 and 400. There's also a friendly hookah guy with a good selection of waterpipes. After we'd downed a few drinks, the manager came over and asked if we'd be interested in 'the flamer'. This sounded too intriguing to miss, and so we headed over to the bar, where both the manager and barman chatted with us whilst preparing a mad-scientist-like rig of glasses, mugs, flames, and liqeurs. The 'flamer' is basically a very elaborate flaming cocktail, and is quite an experience. The downside is that it gets over in a flash, and will cost you as much as two cocktails, though this flamer was made for consumption by two people.
One caveat though is the food; not to say it's bad or anything, but the size of the servings left me wanting. I strongly suggest you dine at Piccola downstairs, which is still a Leviathan when it comes to filling and reasonably-priced Italian food. Del Sol is great to lounge in with a few drinks after dinner.
