MINISTRY OF BOOZE

We all have witnessed the scenes from Old-English movies where two or more friends summon in a countryside pub or bar to have a good laugh clasping a bottle of beer or a glass of whiskey. These scenes often made our face sparkled with pleasure and excitement and let’s be honest, we too always want to be a part of such chilling scenes.

“Friendship is sitting over a drink and forgetting the worries in life” – a very common quote depicting the true colours of friendship but what if we pair this with some lip-smacking dishes! Yes, the whole combination is enough to make us feel on cloud 9. But this dreamy blend often costs a lump sum amount in Kolkata which is hard for the college-goers who are in the constant hunt for places to spend quality time with their pals in a reasonable budget.

Keeping all your party needs in mind, Abhishek Chamaria, with cross-functional work experience across various industry and an alumnus of Boston University Business School, presents us with “The Ministry of Booze”. This place is enough to bring a curve on the faces of all the Kolkata Gastronomes and especially, the party lovers. Ministry of Booze offers us a wonderful combination of food, alcohol, shisha and last but not the least, an in house DJ, that too in a pocket-friendly budget. What else would you wishfor?

Located in Newtown, this “Restro Pub” possesses a very minimalistic yet chiq décor with an open bar. They offer two types of sitting arrangements, one is a wooden table surrounded by wooden bar stools and another is cosy sofa sets complemented with wheeled tables. Both of these arrangements are perfect for having a fun talk accompanied by your favourite booze. The bulbs hanging from the ceiling and round liquor liquor liquor

liquor bottle cap decor on the wall give the place a rustic look. The elegant “MOB” design done on the white wall with stretched ropes flanked by guns looks basic yet magnificent. To give this place an organic hue, they have perfectly set up the hanging plants and few plants in the tub as well. Not only this, but the MOB also has a live bar counter!

Besides having an elegant décor, they also present us with multi-cuisine food to indulge in. Their menu comprises of mouth-watering Indian, Chinese, Pizza, Continental delicacies that are worth trying. Extra spicy “Murg Angara Kabab”, Chicken Solo Golden Cheese corn, Regular club Sandwich, our all-time favorite Chicken Tikka Butter Masala, and their special Salt and Pepper Crispy Fried Prawn is a must-try from their menu. The wide-range of liquor menu here includes some refreshing cocktails that can make any tippler go gaga. Their liquor menu also includes a diversified collection of Beer, Scotch, Whisky, Brandy, Shooter, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Wine, Champagne and last but not the least, Alcopop! You can also indulge in the three types of combos available here - Chinese, Indian, and biryani.

To be more precise, the Ministry of Booze is a one-stop avenue for everything we need for a great and memorable evening that is, a premium location in an affordable range with comforting food and of course, a chilled beer in hand.

When asked about Abhishek’s passion, he says, “I, myself is a party freak and understand the worth of a good place. I have always been passionate about providing people with a location that can treat their taste buds with the best of dishes and beverages, along with a top-notch service, so that they can come out from their monotonous busy schedules and have fun with calm minds, and most importantly, without worrying about the cheque at the end. I guess this is what pulled me more towards the inception of this place. I wish to grow a chain of my dream by opening a few more outlets of MOB and I am sure, we will be able to do it very soon!”

The best thing about the place is its suitability for each one of us. The place does not only fulfill the wishes of all the party-goers but also for those who are in a lookout for a perfect adda spot or corporate meetings. They strive to serve everyone which makes this place more and more special. Just like its name suggests, Ministry Of Booze is the pit stop for all boozing activities. Not only an in house DJ, but they also present with some soothing and melodious live music sessions, which will surely pull you more and more towards this latest happening place at Kolkata!

They say, “Work hard, party harder”. If you’re someone who takes this statement seriously, then this place is for you. From fancy cocktails to chilled beer, from amazing DJ sessions to live music, from delicious finger food to lip-smacking main courses, Ministry of Booze is all set to welcome you at any time throughout the week, between 12 PM-12 AM. So don’t waste your time and drop in to spend some quality time with your friends or loved ones, that too with a happy pocket! Pocket pinch for two people with alcohol is Rs. 700/- (+taxes)