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Meetup at Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore

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Inside HRC Bangalore

I’m a typical pub goer in Bangalore with little loyalty with any pubs in  Bangalore. Like me, most pubs do very little to bring in attract repeat customers. In short, not loyalty programs.

At one time, I frequented Tavern Inn at Museum Road, Bangalore. When Tavern got diluted, I switched loyalty to Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore. And, now 100ft Indira Nagar is the buzz with many waterholes lines in both sides of the road.

Now for some reasons, I’m used to frequent HRC, B’lore. Maybe, b’cos I met few interesting people here, and then connected through Facebook.

What’s so Special about Hard Rock Bangalore
As a regular, I just got overused at hearing the same YMCA song. Also the dance sequence is quite the same. For a time time visitor, it could be a new to see the YMCA dance. But the novelty of it soon wears off when you see it for another zillion times.

Marketing Tips – Areas of Improvement
Another marketing suggestion to HRC B’lore or Hyderabad, why don’t you folks collect visiting cards of customers and send SMS reminders or alerts. I’ve seen your fish bowl with few cards at the table, but why should I drop my card there. Not in the last three years, has anyone asked for my email address or phone number. What’s the kind of marketing these people in hospitality business do is my question? Are they taking customers for granted, thinking people will walk in when they open their door? Hope it works that way!

What’s Good About Bangalore Hard Rock
I love the building, the granite walls, the memorabilia of stars, and the signature dishes. Check out the HRC menu for more info.

What I do at Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore
As a regular at HRC B’lore, I just watch the floating crowd of B’lore, the expats who come with Indie chicks, and bored freaks like me eyeing other people inside this cafe.Sometimes, I get a chance to meet single chicks or those who are not escorted by grumpy boyfriends.

Most times I stand by the long bar counter, immerse myself in my little world with more beery thoughts. With nothing else to do, I lazily watch the chicks who are apparently escorted by her boyfriend and his friend, or whites eyeing Indian girls, and nou·veau riche folks flaunting big mobiles.

How to reach Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore?
It’s situated at Anil Kumble Circle, very close to  Koshy’s Restaurant. If you are new to Bangalore, tell the cab or auto driver any of these landmarks. If you’re near MG Road or Brigade road, Bangalore, then HRC Bangalore it’s just a 10 min walk.

Meetup at HRC Bangalore
If you’re looking for buddy buddy to chat, then you got me. I usually hang here during Saturday’s. Let’s have a drink, share a tale or two, or just spend time chit-chat with a happy heart. 🙂

About me – I love meeting new people in Bangalore, exchange ideas, or just talk about the uniqueness of places and share travel episodes. My interest shuttles from digital marketing, to picking curios from shops to outdoor activities.

Feel free to email me at bcc2charles@gmail.com or msg or call me at 99.00.11.4982. Check out my Facebook page too. We can connect.

Till then cheers & have a good life!

Thanks,

Charles

Saturday Blues

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Another Saturday at HRC, Bangalore
I wandered aimlessly around Empire hotel near Church street Bangalore. Time was around 7:45. Cowboy cops are lazily eyeing at the group of young folks sitting outside the Barista counter. I sneaked inside the open bar close to Empire hotel. Earlier this joint was buzz with hep crowd. Now it has lost its charm. Rules, Bangalore is full of rules.

I make my way to the dingy room behind the bar counter. Found a corner and placed the drink 60 ml Mansion House Brandy. ( Rs 35 bucks). Paid Rs 5 as tip to the waiter. In few gulps, I finished the drink, and walked out to the open space.

Next I walked inside the swanky Hard Rock Hotel. Familiar bouncers acknowledged me and ushers inside nodded with complete anonymity. Inside counter was packed with jovial guys. I squeezed my way to the little space.

A young lady who stood next to me was merrily texting while her accomplice was looking forward to her nod. She gave me a disapproving look while I touched her bum. I said sorry and moved on to the next pasture.

Another Saturday has dimmed away, just any unknown day in my life. I couldn’t talk to anyone new, nor shared a smile.Another day, another place, another scene I’ll get merrier.