3-Day Relaxing Chennai Drinking Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Cocktail Class at The Dome
    30 minutes (11.1 km) from Chennai International Airport

    The Dome is situated on the rooftop of the Leela Palace hotel, providing a panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal. The class begins with a brief history of cocktails and ingredients. The bartender then explains and demonstrates each step of creating cocktails, allowing guests to make their drinks.

  2. Day 2: Wine Tour at KRSMA Vineyards
    3 hours 20 minutes (157 km) from The Dome

    KRSMA Vineyards, located in Hampi, Karnataka, is one of India's highly regarded vineyards. The visitors are welcomed with a tour of the vineyard's history and techniques, and then joined by the winemaker for a tour of the winery. The wine tasting consists of four wines paired with snacks and a tour of wine and cheese-making processes.

  3. Day 3: Beer Sampling at The Brew Room
    25 minutes (11.8 km) from KRSMA Vineyards

    The Brew Room is a micro-brewery that produces small batches of beer, from a Pale Ale to a Dark Stout. The sampler contains six beer types paired with sumptuous snacks complementing the flavours from a selection of roasted nuts to Tapenade crostinis. The relaxed and sleek décor of the Brew Room makes the perfect hangout spot for the final day of the trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Dome Cocktail Class (2 hours, INR 2000 per person)
  • KRSMA Vineyards Wine Tour and Tasting (3.5 hours, INR 2500 per person)
  • The Brew Room Beer Sampling (1.5 hours, INR 800 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 5300 per person)

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, try visiting GRT Nature Trails Sky Rocca Rooftop Resto Bar for a premium range of drinks and dining, or the Toit Brewpub for a specifically crafted selection of beer.

If you have fewer days, remove The Brew Room, and add a visit to Vino Vinyasa, where drinking and wellness combine with an hour of Yoga and wine tasting.

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