libarrel

libarrel : meaning open to new ideas, the name perfectly goes with the newly opened resto bar in mylapore. it's a 3floorbuilding with a sports themed restaurant, a proper resto bar and a rooftop lounge as well. this place has my heart.
we had a wide range of starters were each and every dish is to be specially mentioned for it's consistency, flavour, taste and it's presentation.

"paella arancinni"
they are spanish starters that are rice balls stuffed with minced vegetables and are fried until crisp and golden on the outside. it was cooked to perfection and presented in such a way that made me drool for it.

"dukkah ke paneer"
it was just amazinggg to every bite i had with it's tangy and juicy flavour. the paneer was also well cooked and very very tender and soft.

"land pulled pork melts"
it was one of the best pork dishes i've had. the pork is so juicy and you can taste it's essence in your tongue when you take every bite of this delicious treat. if you're a pork lover, this is a dish that you cannot miss!

"arabic mezze platter"
all that i can say is it's one of my favorites from this place. i haven't tried much of mezze platter but the moment i had it here, i wanted to explore a lot of it.

"mushroom krathramphir"
i ain't a person who liked mushroom that much but this place proved me wrong and made me indulge in love with it.

"cheese tikka"
all that you have to know is it's highly cheeeesyyyy and highly recommended one from my side.

the chickenfry, beef fry, era molagu was cooked so well and presented in such a way that you have no comments over it other than filling it in your tummy and drooling over it all over again.

coming to their main course, i loved their pizzassssss. it was so crisp and handcrafted so well and rightly served hot and made me crave for it badlyyyy. the chicken bryani was just my bae. and the chilli chicken was yum yum and that's it. the noodles, fried rice and cauliflower hot garlic were made in such a way that i was too full and didn't have the space to have any desserts.

coming to my favorite part of all, the cocktails.
damnnnnn, one of the best! it's definitely going to be my regular go to place for it.
"old hat" i would definitely without a second thought will claim it as my favorite cocktails i've ever had.
"pina colada" having tried it in quite a few places, i didn't find it any special but loved it.
"expresso martini" i never knew a coffee based cocktail would taste this good. when they suggested me for it, trsut me i expected it to be bitter and not my type. but i was wrong, it was just mind blowing.
also "wake up and "punk" were extremely great and all that i had was great food with great cocktails. my only regret was that i couldn't try their desserts as my tummy didn't have a space for it. will definitely make it soon there to try them too.
be it the service, presentation, food, cocktails,worth for the money , it was top notch and i would personally recommend the cocktail lovers to try them. you'll never be dissapointed and it's a fact.

libarrel - three-floored restobar that has recently opened up in the bylanes of mylapore in chennai. we went to the lounge #pub on the secondfloorwhich had a whole wood and barrel theme going on. they also have a csk-themed sports diner on the firstfloorand a rooftop restaurant on the third. .
great food options - for starters we had the paella arancini and the mezze platter while for main course we had the paneer tikka masala pizza. we loved both the appetizers with the pita bread being the favorite of the majority. presentation of the dishes was nicely done as well. flavors were spot on and so was the service!.
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since it’s fairly new, there wasn’t too much crowd but guessing this place is bound to pick up in the coming months!

been there for nye 2020. seriously why are we stags paying 2.5k for dancing with stags in the cramped up firstfloorwhile couples and angels party and smoke hookahs in the other floors. seriously why do we pay more than the other categories to be treated like this.food and drink choices were limited to us as well.

excellent service by staff. atmosphere is great. interiors are designed well.
there is a family restaurant on the first floor(sports themed)
secondflooris a pub always with sounds of music (barrel themed) and rooftop is an open space but has a glass on top so if it is a full moon night you can drink in moonlight.
we love the way of service by mr surjit and also friendly managers.
“fun under one roof”

libarrel - the new bar in the heart of city is a very compact and cozy place. we got the table on the firstflooritself so didn't see other two floors. recently only came to know that it has three floors based on three different themes . it's a neat and clean place which serves north indian, continental and chinese . from starters we ordered chicken tikka which was nice , tender and juicy with good plating . next we ordered mushroom and pickle momos that was an average dish . from main course we got hakka noodles only. cabbage was more than noodles , so
i didn't like that . from dessert section asked for tiramisu with ice cream. plating was so good , it was so tempting but was equally disappointing in taste . it was more like hard pastry with ice cream . out of four dishes chicken tikka was the best .

libarrel resto lounge - the next time you want to either go dancing at a pub with good music or spend time with bae over a quiet dinner, head to libarrel in mylapore. the restobar has three floors and is great for both loud, boozy nights and intimate, quiet dinners. the firstfloorhas sports-themed wall art, and we love the csk booth because #yellowforever. the secondfloorhas a barrel-themed pub - brown counters, and booths with dim lighting. the lastfloorhas a rooftop restaurant with good views.

the firstfloorhas a sports themed restaurant and a perfect place for family, kids would definitely love the place as it is very colourful and spacious to play for them.

the secondfloorhas a barrel-themed pub which is really awesome and the place is filled with some soft music and dim ligthing. loved the concept of barrel and the place looks like ship house. a spot for some private time with friends and loved ones.

last but not the least the roof top is a hang out space for friends to have a drink and just chill.

the place looks great and the food they serve are really very yummy. they serve flavours of north india, continental and italian.

let me discuss on few dishes that i have tasted.
1. chilli poppers, green chilli marinated with some spices and stuffed with aloo and served with tomato chutney. loved the dish presentation, the dish was present in a small miniature wheel typed vehicle and it was a treat to eyes.
2. chicken yakitori, skewers of yakitori served with cut wakame and miso shot. a typical japanese style dish and it was tasting really good.
3. chicken sheesh tawook, bbq marinated chicken thighs served with french friends and garlicky mayo.
4. tandoori chicken twist, classic afghani style chicken tandoori which is chilli marinated and served with green chutney.
5. mocktail - orange juice, raspberry pure with lemon soda.

we also tasted few of their cocktails and the rates were all very reasonable.

the staffs were very friendly and service time can be fastened as all the dishes were served on the same time instead they can serve the dishes one by one.

over all i am so happy that i get to eat the above dishes and i would recommend all to try it out.

i'm not sure why this place is not yet as popular as the other restobars in chennai. this was the first place that was so happy to know that i'm a gold member on zomato and was eager to let me use it! :d
so the ambience, it was an early wednesday evening so it was barely crowded. the bar area was busy with people getting ready for some event so we were requested to sit in the firstfloor(liquor was served here too!). it has wall arts and graffiti all over. the first and secondfloorwas completely different from each other.
the service was fairly quick and the wait staff were so polite.
coming to the food, we had chicken and basil steamed momos. this was one of the best i've had in the city that we ordered it for a second time! for 165 bucks it was so worth it. special mention to accompanying dip! we tried the chilli beef and then the shrimp starters. both tasted yumm and full of flavors.
for the drinks we stuck to cocktails. since we used zomato gold, we tried 2 cocktails and got the same for the second round. one was coffee based with a hint of cinnamon and the other was vodka with citrus mix and a splash of ginger ale. i was hesitant to try out a drink with ginger ale cause i'm not a big fan of ginger flavors in a drink. but this cocktail had a very mild flavor of the ale that it did not overpower the drink at all and i could taste the liquor too!
only negative i felt here was there was no music played during the time we were there :(

one of the best place to hang out with friends and families. their best part is their 3 floors, casual dining restaurant on the first floor, the bar and dj on their second floor, amazing open rooftop on their third floor.

have tried many places for food, i could hands down and say their food is one of the best i had so far. their curated combos are worth the pricing. the quality and their quantity will make sure to feel wow!! summa solalanga, ask for their tandoori combo and see. this is what i tried.

3 different kebabs, bowl of pulav, black dhal, naan, ice cream and idhula vera 1 alcoholic/non alcoholic drink. trust me the pricing is 299/-. yes, you read it correct.

kebabs portioning is huge and succulent, perfect spice level and cooked well.

pulav, generous amount of rice with their spices. a decent one.

black dhal, i am sure a good experienced north indian chef prepared that. no comments, actual taste and texture of dhal how it is suppose to be.

naan gulabo, regular indian bread with chopped garlic and toasted well. suda suda kelunga vera level.

mocktail, a bar man named joshua came himself and told will make barman special for me. i dont know the name but the drink is perfectly blended with litchi and vanilla i guess.

overall had a great dining experience. thanks guys. special mention to mr.sashi to have a wonderful and happening place. could see happy faces around us. will be back soon with my family but 1stfloorla than sapada mudiyum. mom mom!

an amazing ambiance with amazingly delicious food , the night we went was live band night and it was loud and fun, since it being bollywood night full of hindi crowd having a ball! was a fun overall experience ! the waiters were fun , the dj on the middlefloorwas good , took our song requests so kudos to him for that ! you can visit here for the ambiance and food alone ! totally worth a visit or more

loved the ambience! they have in the firstfloora sports themed restaurant , where different live bands perform and the secondflooris oak barrel themed resto bar where they play music with different dj’s and lastly the thirdflooris open air rooftop with air condition 😍😍

food alert:
where : libarrel, mylapore
what : a three floored resto-bar with a twist

chennai’s newest three-storeyed restobar,located at r.k salai . serving fabulous cocktails and lip-smacking food with a great ambiance
this resto-bar is a threefloorwith three different themes. the firstfloorhas a dine in area and sports theme, secondflooris a pub with leg shaking music and a rooftop preferred for candle light dinner.
they also have live streaming during ipl matches with good offers.
our orders:
arabic mezze platter(175): this dish was too good. it was served with pita bread and 3 types of dips and black olives. we just loved it
era molagu (285): this dish was the highlight of all. tiger prawns blended with pepper masala,taste was so good. it was crunchy and tasted good. the quantity is nominal
sheek bunnychow (315) this was good . the sheek masala is the best part. perfectly minced meat with perfect blend of spices served with munt mayo dip
masala lollypops (165) this dish would be a delight for vegies. potato mixtures made as lollypop tasted good
paella arranccinni (215) cheese balls like one and tasted so good . a perfect dish to have as a starter. the cheese actually melts while biting. a perfect treat for veggie fans
paneer tikka masala pizza(249) this pizza was good especially the paneer masala

overall a recommended place to be tried . hope they can improve the quantity of the dishes and keep the taste of the dishes throughout their journey.

ambiance 4.5/5
food 4/5
pricing and quantity : 3/5
service 4/5
hospitality 4/5
overall 4/5

libarrel is a quirky addition to chennai's nightlife scene.
it consists of three floors comprising three different themes.

firstfloor: sports themed restaurant & lounge (family friendly)
secondfloor: barrel themed lounge with dj music
thirdfloor: rooftop bar with a pleasant ambience.

i have been there twice - once to the rooftop & the other to the lounge on 2nd floor.

ambience :

secondfloor: great ambience with illustrious interiors in the second floor. barrel themed bar with live screening. if it's a match day, this place is lit with crowds coming in to cheer their teams.
if not, the dj is always spinning some good tracks.

rooftop : serene ambience with minimal design. live screening for patrons of cricket is a crowd puller. even otherwise, they have movie days, wherein they play some classic movies. perfect place to chill out with friends or visit with your better half. there is something in store for everyone.

food - menu is a range of fusion dishes serving various cuisines including continental, oriental, indian, mexican, lebanese etc. the presentation of food is excellent, however there are not many options for vegetarians.

the food is moderately priced & most dishes taste great. their presentation definitely deserves extra credit. there are very few lounges in chennai which serve good food along with liquor & libarrel has nailed this gap. we tried the following dishes:

arabic mezze platter - consisted of guacamole, hummus & sour cream along with pita bread. expected guacamole to be tastire, but otherwise it was good.

three bean enchilladas - amazing mexican entree served in a generous portion along with sour cream. a must order for vegetarians.

paneer makhani pizza - perfectly indian tasting flat pizza. if you like a pizza with a tandoori twist, this is a great option.

drinks - we mostly had beers & few shots. our server was quick & on our beck & call. the bar comprised of a huge selection of liquor. now with zomato gold, members can enjoy 2+2 on drinks which makes it even more worthwhile.
during ipl, they are serving most domestic liquors & snacks for 129 & 159 each which is a steal.

i rate them 5/5 for the overall experience. i had a great time on both visits & would definitely recommend this place.

one of the finest resto bar in city which is located on the rk salai.they have three different stories in their premises.the firstfloorwall painted with different sport's player like messi ronaldo & ronaldino one side of the fully painted with csk players.which is really great ambiance polite staff and wellknown about their products.secondfloorwhich is themed with oak barrel concept with vintage style their singnature cocktails are really tasty.good music.again hospitality side 5* from my side .thirdfloorgood view open air they are screening all the ipl matches with offer of 129;with selected food and drinks.tasty food, polite staff,good ambiance over all 5* from my end

nice food good ambiance good place for ipl fever variety of food veg lolipop is good in taste enjoyable tarace topfloornice and well mannered staff value for money

neat and well maintained restro bar with three different themed floors
we were routed to 2ndfloorgood ambiance
offers were amazing we had a ipl offer
starters for 99rs and even draught beer
over all nice place... staffs were really polite and had a excellent service ...
we ll check in the roof top next time ☺️☺️☺️👍👍