INDIA, Nov. 27 -- Despite an abundance of chic cocktail bars and some of India's best breweries, Bangalore still loves its no-frills pubs and budget-friendly neighbourhood resto bars. These come with breezy corridors, menus inspired by local menus, and top-tier rock playlists. Here's a look at a few, old and new, that turn the fun way up while keeping the bills quite low.

There's no denying that Bangalore remains one of the most expensive cities to drink in, courtesy of Karnataka's steep excise duty. A bottle of Cabo that costs INR 800 in Goa can easily set one back by INR 2,000 in a local liquor store here. Yet drinking has always been part of the city's rhythm: a quick pint after work, a chill weekend scene with friends, or a spontaneo...