A genuine rarity in a city dominated by breweries and cocktail bars: Wine in Progress is one of Bangalore’s only dedicated wine bars. Tucked into The Courtyard on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, it’s a tiny 14-seater dive bar built around a curated, rotating wine list and a self-appointed Chief Wine Officer. Japanese small plates from Naru Noodle Bar pair with the bottles, and Wednesday “WIP Afterhours” sessions spotlight the week’s favourite pours with a disco ball thrown in for good measure. Outdoor picnic-table seating for six can be reserved directly. It’s an unpretentious, backyard-hangout energy rather than a formal wine bar vibe — come to “kill a bottle,” not to be intimidated by a sommelier’s list.
Address: No. 105, Ground Floor, The Courtyard, Opposite Corporation Bank, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, Shanti Nagar, Bangalore 560027 Contact: +91 63649 42338
