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Bangalore Insider Awards 2026 - Public Choice

Namma Bengaluru’s favourites, chosen by the people

Best Bar (cocktails & lounges)

ZLB23

Kyoto-inspired hidden speakeasy at The Leela Palace · Old Airport Road (Kodihalli)

Voting closes 30 Nov, 1:31 pm

ZLB23 is a Kyoto-inspired speakeasy hidden in Zia's Garden at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, reached via a garden path, kitchen and service lift. Opened in 2023, it ranked #31 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, with velvet-and-chandelier interiors, live jazz and Japanese-accented cocktails.

Zia's Garden, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru 560008

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