This award-winning Kyoto Speakeasy bar in Bengaluru is renowned for its highly curated cocktail programming, designed to bring you flavours from the East. Our expert mixologists have crafted each beverage to tease your palate with new, unusual flavours. Sip on the Kyoto Sunrise and pay homage to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan.

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Yet, ZLB23, complete with heavy velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers, manages to transport guests straight to the Prohibition era. On the menu of this vibey, underground bar – where the jazz bands are boisterously fun – is a selection of small bites and well-crafted cocktails.

Waltz through the grounds of Bengaluru’s iconic Leela Palace Hotel, head down a service lift and peek past plush red velvet curtains to find ZLB23: a discreet, yet high-energy Prohibition-era speakeasy where vibes are always high and delicious drinks are always flowing.

2024年7月27日 · ZLB 23 serves Japanese finesse in a secret hideaway inside The Leela Palace Bengaluru. Here’s all about it, complete with a roundup of the other winners. About 265 experts from the world of mixology gathered in-person at the Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong to announce the winners of Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 2024.

2025年1月29日 · Launched in February 2023, ZLB23, the Kyoto-inspired speakeasy bar housed at The Leela Palace Bengaluru celebrates its 2nd anniversary of excellence with magnetic music, bar takeovers and curated cocktails throughout the month of February. The award-winning bar is the first ever Indian hotel bar to feature in Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

India, 19th July 2024: Launched in February 2023, ZLB23, the Kyoto inspired speakeasy bar housed at The Leela Palace Bengaluru earns global recognition as it enters the coveted Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list. Recognised as ‘The Best Bar in India’ and ranked #40 at this year’s awards, it is the only Indian Bar in Asia’s Top 50.

2024年12月17日 · And yet, Zia’s Lounge Bar, aka ZLB 23, tucked deep within the ornate, dusty-rose walls of The Leela Palace Bengaluru, has, for more than a year, managed to maintain a modicum of mystery. But the word is out, for this 50-seater, Kyoto-style speakeasy has gained recent fame by being recognised as the best bar in India and sits at no. 40 in this ...

ZLB 23 has earned acclaim for its meticulously curated cocktail program, which brings a touch of Eastern flair to every drink. The expert mixologists at this award-winning bar craft each cocktail with precision and creativity, offering a range of flavors that are both unique and unforgettable.

2024年12月28日 · This award-winning Kyoto Speakeasy bar in Bengaluru is renowned for its highly curated cocktail programming, designed to bring you flavours from the East. Our expert mixologists have crafted each beverage to tease your palate with new, unusual flavours.