Neeti Nigam visits fresh-off-the-block Cosmolive which serves an array of beverages and snacks
As Brett lee bowls out Unmukt Chand in the opening match of IPl, KKR supporters cheer in joy. Delhi Daredevils fans though, are shocked. But when it comes to dancing to Punjabi numbers, they do not mind shaking legs with KKR fans. Somebody said it right. In India, cricket is a religion. And a way of uniting people. I am sitting at Cosmolive, a newly opened bar-cum-lounge that, like most hangouts in the city, is promoting the IPl, with live screenings of matches.
located at the posh Kailash colony market, the lounge hosts a mixed clientele of students and corporates. Although the place is secluded, compared to the nearest GK-I and II, its close proximity to colleges and popular food joints, brings in plenty of customers. Cosmolive has a tapas bar concept. “After work, people like to chill-out with friends, enjoy drink, appetisers and good music. Here we provide them the best ambience. In US and UK such lounge cum bars are a hit,” says Rajesh Sharma, manager.
The décor is nicely done up with stone walls, dark wood and black leather.
There is a small private zone, where a group of ten can sit. Total seating capacity is for 50 folk.
Keeping Delhiites favourite snacks in mind, the menu boasts of kebabs, nachos, dim sums and cheese burgers. This place might disappoint those who like their complete four-course meal.
“Our focus in on the bar. So we have conceptualised the menu accordingly. Chicken tikkas, barbeques et al, go best with alcohol,” remarks the corporate chef Sheeresh Singh.
I order quesadilla cheese, super nachos with chicken, shredded chicken in Schezwan pepper, chicken seekh and harra kebab. A must-try is nachos with chicken that is served with sour cream. The seekh is scrumptious. But the green chutney is tasteless. So is harra kebab. Soft, but dry.
The other snacks don’t serve up any surprises. In the mocktail department, I order for the inhouse Cosmolive, which is dark orange in colour and tastes sweet and refreshing.
There is a spread of interesting events planned for each day of the week, ranging from gigs, expat nights, celebrity DJ’s, ladies nights and karaoke.
“We provide special packages and private parties. Since we have huge students’ footfall, our prices are economical,” comments Sharma.
Cosmolive is one of the few bars in Delhi to provide services like cabs for female customers and encourage girl bands to perform at the venue.
“We recently organised a show at lady Shri Ram College with a girl band called Minute of Decay. It’s an opportune time to encourage women to move out and enjoy their life,” ends Sharma.