Tipsy Tiger — the name had got us intrigued when we got a review request for the nightclub. It was only when we stepped in to check out the place did we understand the backstory. The concept bar and club derives its name from The Royal Bengal tiger to indicate the regal, mighty conqueror of the night. Spread across 5,500sq ft, the nightclub is owned by Kunal Singh, Vikash Bhawsinghka and Mahesh Fogla and is located in the heart of Sector V. “We’re stoked to introduce our most awaited launch, Tipsy Tiger, plush yet edgy, luxurious yet cosy and timeless yet trendy! Coming from the background of lights, sound and music, we wanted to initiate some of the latest laser lights and dramatic sound techniques for an energetic nightlife for youngsters who can experience trendy gadgets like digitally controlled LED screens with message bar and more,” said Kunal. The nightclub has several private pockets, offering an intimate experience with a multi-cuisine food menu balanced with artisanal cocktails.
More about the party pad
What: Tipsy Tiger
Where: The Meridian, Netguru, E 2/5 GP Block, Sector V, Salt Lake
When: July 2
Timings: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Noon to midnight, Wednesday: Noon to 1am, Friday to Sunday: Noon to 2 am
Meal for two: Rs 1,500 without alcohol and Rs 2,500 with alcohol
Zones
If you like partying but not shouting your lungs out, The Red Room — that has a tiger watching you through a keyhole — is a great place to party with your friends and have a conversation. You can also play your own music in this private section.
For guests who want to relax and not party hard, the ground floor is for you. With checkered flooring and low seating, this section wears a different look from the nightclub above. They have an extensive menu for guests to choose from for lunch or have a quick coffee during the day.
For those of you who want to stay close to the console but not get on the dance floor, this party area for 24 people is ideal.
The Cage is the first PDR you see upon entering the club. With a round seating, this can pack in around 12 people.
On the menu
(L-R) Giardinera is a vegetarian pizza loaded with jalapenos, olives, dried tomatoes, chargrilled veggies, feta and mozzarella cheese; Noodles lovers, dig into Signature Hokkien Noodle that has flat noodles tossed in a super spicy chef’s secret sauce.
(L-R) Turkish Spiced Lamb Chops is a delicious and wholesome dish with smokey notes and tastes of a fine mix of Turkish spices. It is served with pita bread; Tastes as good as it looks, Caribbean is a spiced rum-based cocktail with daab malai.
(L-R) Tipsy Desire is a signature gin, blue pea and lavender syrup-infused cocktail; Served in a teacup, Mexican Candy is packed with surprises. Tequila silver, coconut milk, coconut butter and nolen gur ice cream makes it a yum drink.
House made crispies dusted with a special in-house masala served with salsa and honey yoghurt cream.
Eye-catchers
Right from the jungle-themed hand-painted and printed wallpaper that draws inspiration from the Sunderbans to the intricately designed wooden furniture, the iron railings on the staircase to the bar back that has beaten copper... the decor elements pay tribute to Bengal. “These iron railings we got from a North Calcutta house who were selling them off, then the bar has Ferris wheels with beaten and crushed tamba, the karigars who did all of these have a Bengal connect,” said Rakhee Jain, interior designer of Tipsy Tiger.
Clearly one of the best washrooms in the city, the ladies’ restroom is beautifully done with flowers on the walls and has basins on top of flamingos. The waiting area leading to the restrooms has black animal-print Roberto Cavalli wallpapers. “The moulds of flamingos and the panther in the men’s washroom were done at Kumartuli and then we made the fibre structure,” said Rakhee.
Pictures: B. Halder
