Start your day in Indiranagar with a relaxed brewery brunch at Toit — sample their Hefeweizen and a flight of small-batch ales while enjoying wood-fired pizzas and a behind-the-bar chat about their brewing process. Afterward, take a short walk to the nearby Prost for a quick tasting of their signature ales and to see how Bangalore’s microbrew scene blends British and local influences.
Head to the lively Koramangala neighborhood for lunch and an educational tasting at Windmills Craftworks, where you can pair their award-winning porter or stout with live jazz and a tour of the microbrew setup. Continue the afternoon with a visit to Arbor Brewing Company for a brewery tour and seasonal sampler — enjoy their craft approach to Anglo-American styles and pick up a souvenir growler or beer glass.
As evening falls, move to the brewery-lined Richmond Road and cap the day at The Biere Club for a curated tasting menu of experimental brews and tapas, or visit The Boozy Griffin for inventive cocktails using craft spirits if you want a change of pace. Finish with a leisurely stroll through MG Road to soak in Bangalore’s nightlife vibe and stop by a late-night street food stall for spicy chaats that pair perfectly with hoppy beers.
Leave Bangalore after a relaxed brewery brunch and drive toward Mysuru, stopping en route at the Chamundi Hills viewpoint for fresh air and a quick photo break before continuing to the city. Once in Mysuru, head straight to the historic KRS Road area for a guided tour and tasting at the Railway Distillery (or a local craft distillery such as Green Spirit Distillers if available), where you’ll learn about regional techniques for making arrack, fruit brandies, and modern craft spirits while sampling small, curated tastings.
After a royal-themed lunch near the Mysore Palace—try local thali flavors that pair well with lighter spirits—visit the Central Food Technological Research Institute’s visitor center or a local toddy shop to taste fermented palm toddy and learn about its cultural role in Kodagu and Mysore. Continue with a stop at a boutique spice and arakk shop in Devaraja Market to discover spice-infused liqueurs and pick up bottles or blends as souvenirs.
As dusk falls, enjoy a relaxed dinner at Vinayaka Mylari or RRR Mess for authentic Mysuru dishes paired with an arranged tasting of cashew feni-style spirits or a locally produced single-batch gin at a well-regarded hotel bar such as The Windflower or Hotel Radisson Blu’s lobby bar. Finish the night with a calm walk around the illuminated Mysore Palace (if timing permits) and a nightcap at a cozy bar—sampling a digestif that ties together the day’s flavors before resting up for the trip into Coorg.
Drive into the misty hills of Coorg after breakfast, arriving at a working coffee estate such as Westwood or Coorg Coffee Plantation for a guided walk through shade-grown coffee trees and a demonstration of traditional wet-processing; finish with a fresh espresso or filter-kaapi brewed from estate beans while learning about roasting profiles. Follow with a short visit to the nearby Madikeri Fort and Raja’s Seat viewpoint for panoramic views and photography, grounding the day in Kodagu’s landscape and history.
After a leisurely lunch of Kodava specialties at a local homestay or at the popular East End Hotel, visit a licensed toddy tapper’s stall or small toddy shop near Ponnampet to taste freshly tapped palm toddy and hear from a local tappers’ family about seasonal techniques and cultural rituals. Continue with a stop at the Namdroling or a boutique distillery like Coorg Distilleries (if open for visitors) or a spice plantation to sample coffee liqueurs, cardamom-infused arrack, and locally produced honey rum—perfect for pairing with afternoon snacks.
Return to your homestay or a luxury lodge such as the Orange County (Evolve Back) for a relaxed evening: enjoy a coffee cocktail or toddy-based mocktail on the veranda as the sun sets over the valleys, then sit down to a home-style Kodava dinner featuring pandi curry and akki rotti paired with a small pour of cashew-feni-style spirit or a smooth local gin. Cap the trip with a quiet stargazing session or a campfire chat with your hosts, reflecting on the tasting trail from Bengaluru to Coorg before preparing for departure the next morning.