Bengaluru – This November, KOKO Bengaluru continues its streak of standout bar experiences with an international collaboration that brings Italy’s celebrated cocktail culture straight to the city. For one night only, on Saturday, 22nd November, the iconic Locale Firenze, ranked #22 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list and #36 in 2024, will take over the KOKO bar in partnership with Conosh, India’s leading curator of global dining and beverage experiences.
The takeover promises a taste of contemporary Florence with inventive cocktails, refined technique and the youthful spirit that has made Locale one of Europe’s most exciting bars. Guests can expect signature craftsmanship, modern Italian mixology and a vibrant energy woven into KOKO’s own luxurious, high-glow atmosphere. It is a night built on precision, creativity and the easy glamour of two distinctive bar cultures coming together.
Representing Locale Firenze for the Bengaluru collaboration are Head Bartender Alessandro Mengoni and Bartender Pierpaolo Galassi, whose craft and presence have shaped the bar’s signature identity and global acclaim.
Keenan Tham, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Pebble Street Hospitality, shared:
“At KOKO, we have always believed that great bars are built on collaboration, craft and a willingness to exchange ideas across cultures. Locale Firenze embodies a style of bartending that is both modern and deeply rooted in tradition, which resonates strongly with our own approach. Hosting them in Bengaluru feels natural because it reflects our vision to bring globally recognised talent into our space and offer our guests experiences that are thoughtful, creative and truly world class.”
For this exclusive takeover at KOKO, guests can expect a line-up of inventive, one-night-only cocktails that reflect the artistry of Locale Firenze’s bar philosophy. The menu includes bright, flavour-forward creations such as the Miso Highball, a layered mix of Don Julio Reposado with brown butter and miso mezcal lifted with corn and soda. Rosalia brings a refined and floral bitterness through Don Julio Blanco, gentian and iris bitters and white vermouth, while Foglia offers a fresh and herbaceous profile with Don Julio Blanco, mint, basil and lemon. This Whisky Smash! introduces a lively twist to a classic with Singleton 12 Y.O. shaken with citrus and a fresh herb cordial. The Breakfast Martini 2.0 reimagines a familiar favourite using Ketel One, clear tropical yoghurt, yellow chartreuse, elderflower and a whisper of coffee hydrolate. Completing the line-up is the vibrant Fragola & Mirto, blending Tanqueray with mirto, strawberry, oolong and verjus, charged with CO₂ for a sparkling and refreshing finish.
With KOKO’s contemporary ambience, warm hospitality and flair for hosting the city’s most anticipated bar nights, this takeover promises a sensory journey through Italy’s evolving cocktail landscape right in the heart of Bengaluru. From bold reinterpretations to elegant classics, the menu captures the artistry that has positioned Locale Firenze among the world’s most influential bars.
This is an unmissable evening for cocktail enthusiasts, culture seekers and anyone looking to experience a slice of Florence’s bar excellence.
Event Details:
When: 22nd November, Saturday
Where: KOKO Bengaluru, Prestige Icon, Ground floor Bar, Old Airport Road
Timing: 9pm onwards
Price: INR 1050/- onwards
For Reservations: +91 98441 94747
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