New Delhi’s latest watering hole arrives at Epicuria, the Food Mall at Nehru Place Metro Station to swing you into the ‘feel good’ mood.The Chatterhouse, is a perfect getaway from the mundane flow of life, bringing alive the very essence of the pub culture made famous by the typical pubs of Europe, offering a place to connect with friends, conversations, awesome food and drinks, in an ambience that lets you relax and go with the flow. With The Chatterhouse, you are immediately transported to a place where the feeling of bonhomie and camaraderie ensues along with some fabulous food and beverages at a very competitive pricing. A typical pub, The Chatterhouse becomes the centre of our social experiences, a place where you wind down your day, meet up with friends or just enjoy some fabulous spirits with comfort cuisine with a twist. Chattehouse is not a place where you will only find European food, Chatterhouse offers you the fusion of Indian Cuisine with other exotic culinary art.

Take a trip to The Chatterhouse for a welcome ambience that immediately transports you to another level.  Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the metropolis to walk into a typical old style pub, spread across 3,000 sq ft of space, with warm and welcoming wooden accents, old world flooring, wooden groin vaults, cheerful red brick wall finishes, and plush comfortable seating that will surely get you to sink in, relax and take-in the vibe. Trendy slogans, posters and advertisements of yore bring in the feel of a hip urban hotspot, while reflecting the warmth of the neighborhood pub. The al fresco dining area outside is a perfect place to watch the world go by, or just get a breath of fresh air on a balmy summer evening.

In the words of founder and CEO, Mr. Swadeep Popli, “The Chatterhouse brings back to the city the pub culture which places the emphasis on community bonding. We are seeing this culture revive across the world, as well in urban Indian centres like Mumbai and Bangalore.” The Chatterhouse is meant for great times that go beyond the regular bar jaunt. The concept has been fine-tuned and researched by Swadeep Popli and Sohrab Sitaram with extensive r&d, including a trip across some of Europe’s finest pubs to find out the inherent appeal of the pub culture, and it’s enduring charm in post modern times. That apart the savvy hospitality and marketing acumen of the duo ensures that The Chatterhouse will appeal across a diverse spectrum of guests who will all find something to entice, indulge and entertain them. Guests can spend a cheerful evening listening to tunes from the golden musical eras of the 60s, 70s and 80s, enjoy an afternoon of beer pong with the buddies, chat with the resident DJ on their favourite notes or simply enjoy a conversation in an un-crowded atmosphere designed to promote bonding.

As in keeping with the relaxed retro vibe of the pub, expect to hear some great tunes from those ‘golden years’. “The music played will be pub classics – this space is dedicated to several legends. The comfortable vibe of the music aids conversation, as that will always be the king. A lot of pink Floyd, David Bryne, Chicago, The Pretenders will be sovereign here,.” Also you can coddle into several rock legends, a fitting tribute not only to singers but to musicians and artists who played instruments, said Mr. Sohrab Sitaram, Co-founder of TheChatterhouse.

The Chatterhouse F&B Experience

Keeping the most prized item on the menu supreme, the beverage menu is very carefully crafted – the idea is to make the menu fun and create beverages with an edge. The Chatterhouse have absorbed one of the topmost trends – ‘Booze for Big Kids’ and have come up with some absolutely unique and peppy concepts like Bubble Gum Invasion that comprises of Bubble Gum Martinis, Bubblegum Vodkas, Blowpop Martini Jello Shots, Bubble gum Vodka Ice cream floats and several other variants in the form of popsicle sticks, jelly shots and beer snow cones. There is also a dedication to the regional cocktail section that includes Aam Panna Vodka, Sharabi Nariyal, Pickletini, Vodka Gunna, Gurkha Guerrilla, Vodka Zair and more; this section is devoted to the fantastic Indian ingredients which have been fused to create cocktails with an Indian touch. The usual suspects are also found here from classic cocktails, sangria pitchers, domestic and foreign liquors, spirits and beers.

Speaking of the gastronomic experience here, comfort is the keyword of the cuisine that The Chatterhouse entails – a heady mix of delectable delights from Europe, Italy and of course India. The pub focuses on trendy presentations as also camaraderie and there’s a strong emphasis on community meals and beverages, making scrumptious platters copious in the menu, wherein exotic flavours reign.

The Chatterhouse menu takes care of guilty pleasures, light cravings, peckish moments as well as hearty meals. Start off with some typical pub fare like Fish & Chips, Pigs in a Blanket, Pizzas from the wood fired oven, Juicy Lucy Burgers which go down well with drinks. Extensive food tastings and menu detailing ensures that no taste has been left unturned, with no room for doubt on the taste proposition of any dish. Value for money deals, combos and platters make for fabulous shared meals. The Pub Lunch for Two, for instance offers you a hearty meal of a ‘Copper Pot of Beer and Cheddar Soup’ served with a half loaf of warm and crusty baguette; a choice of Chicken Caesar Salad or Grilled Butter Garlic Prawns; an instant Americano with a Chocolate Chip cookie, all for the price of INR 499/- for two.  In a tribute to the spicy Indian flavours that make for lip smacking evenings with your favourite spirits, are some innovative dishes with a ‘pubby’ twist. Indulge in mouth-watering Indian delicacies like the Galouti Kebab Platter, Paneer Tikka Masala, Bhuna Ghosht Platter etc…all accompanied by an assorted bread basket and a signature dish of Dal Makhni. There is also an assortment of main dishes ranging from Butter Chicken, Mutton Korma and Goan Prawn curries etc.

In the words of Sohrab and Swadeep, “There is emphasis on PUB GRUB food – popular appetizers and bar snacks served in substantial quantities that goes well with beers and other alcoholic beverages. In addition we have also added some international food to the menu, including American hamburgers, Indian Curry Dishes, Italian Lasagna and Mexican Chili. Indian dishes such as Chicken Tikka Masalahave become very popular in the pub grub. The basic principle considered while planning the entire menu was comfort, association, aspiration and regional.”

Other delights to look out for are the Spanish Potato Croquettes and Onion Rings with Classic Garlic Dips, Warm Buttered Buns with Barbequed Pork Ribs and Thai Fish Cakes served with a red curry dipping sauce. The Chatterhouse Platters are a must-try here; lay your hands on Flatbread ‘Pizzette’ Platter, Lucknowi Kebab Platter and Chatterhouse Vegetarian Platter that comprises of an amalgamation of house made labne with fresh basil, tomatoes etc. The ‘All Day Deals’ offer delights like the masala omelette, French toasts and fried eggs sunny side up.