Bond Over Cocktails at Cafe Public Connection

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Dungeon-like décor, top cocktails, shisha and a big screen for when an intense match is on; make Café Public Connection your next hang out spot.

Eat

Mushroom Black Pepper Dim Sum, Shredded Lamb in Chilli Oyster Sauce

Drink

Hello Amsterdam, Hello Jamaica

Winning

In-house cocktails and the assorted dim sums

The highlights

They have a diverse menu to pick from. Our personal favourites would be the Mushroom and Black Pepper Dim Sum, Chicken Shish Taouk with Pita Bread {with pickled vegetables and an excellent hummus} and their Shredded Lamb Chilli in Oyster Sauce. The Paneer Chatpatta Tikka however, turned out to be your regular paneer tikka, and Peri Peri Chicken Skewers with Harissa Sauce proved to be a little too bland for our desi tastebuds.

The in-house cocktails however, completely overshadow the food. Blindly order Hello Amsterdam {it has Gin with balsamic vinegar, lime and vanilla topped with ginger ale, and is a flourishing baby pink colour}. The blend may seem a little odd but it surely is a winner. You could also opt for the Hello Jamaica, Hello Kentucky, Hollywood Actor/Actress, Green Dragon and many more creative medleys. The Bourbon and Hazelnut shake unfortunately, lacked the hazelnut flavour.

They also have flavoured hookahs and a big screen for sports fans.

Mise-en-scène

The place has a fascinating ambience. The walls are adorned with collection radios, a global map and a bridge. They have theme-based lounges like Industrial, Hollywood and Sports {reservations are recommended}. Also, they have rooftop seating, ideal for winter afternoons.

All in all, cooperative staff, quick service, amazing cocktails and beautiful decor means we give this place a big thumbs up.