the cricket bats which double up as door handles should be clue enough that this place is a sports bar, and not a tribute to kenneth grahame's classic, in case the name lead you to assume that.
the plethora of tv screens scattered around the fairly large area, and all of them into star sports ... coincidentally showing rohit sharma hitting a double ton on the day we went there, is further proof that this is where you need to be if the discussion is on whether sachin retired too late or not.
the waiter welcomes you with a smile ... in fact gives you an update on the score as you walk in.
the seating is very comfortable, the seating areas well separated and all the seats having a view of some screen or the other, but you might still want to fight for the ones facing the large projection!
a few glitches though ... while mood lighting might be a good idea, it makes sense to have at least enough light so that people can read what's there on the menu.
yes, a bar, and yes, the drinks menu is pretty comprehensive. but can we have some more choice in the finger foods?
so what makes it a nice place?
well, the ambience for one. if the tv at home is locked on to a saas-bahu serial while india is battling it out on the cricket pitch ... head here.
the prices. the drinks are not too costly for a place of this class and the westin brand.
the staff ... friendly, attentive and helpful.
you have to try out their signature flavoured rum. its really really good!
btw, have you ever had kotthu porotta in a bar in a star- hotel? a first for me!