Imagine being in a place where you can clink your glasses in a noise-free atmosphere with only the sound of music filling the air. To unravel the experience, you may visit The Grounds Bar which has been offering customers some of the best-kept culinary secrets with a classy dining space in Bansbari.
As soon as we entered, we were mesmerized by the decor and the impeccable aura of the bar. Ranjan Regmi, Manager at the cafe says, “Ground Bar is a theme inspired restaurant,” highlighting the fact that the restaurant oftenly changes its theme decor and menu varieties to fit different occasions. There was a lovely stone walkway that was set up, allowing you to settle into the dining area anywhere you want. It is an open space with glass shades over the dining space, not surrounded by walls, giving you a pleasant live music experience from any corner of the restaurant.
We decided to start with Loaded Potato Gems Fries as we were so hungry. The dish presentation was fairly appealing to the eye when it was brought to our table in the pan. Fries had a wonderfully creamy feel and the cheese melting on top intensified the flavor of the fries even more. No wonder why it's called Potato gems.
We decided to try their famous Grounds Platter in non-vegetarian options. Served on a black slate plate,we must admit, the dish looked pretty alluring. They provide a total of six different varieties, including sausage, fish fingers, drumsticks, spicy chicken wings, chicken sadeko and chicken chili. Of all of them, Sadeko Chicken was what I liked the most. Its tangy and sour flavor was lips smacking. We had to credit its garnish as well as it complemented well with seasoned chicken. However, the finger fries and sausages were a little bit dry or maybe it was just to our taste.
There, the pizza had an unusual flavor from the other pizzas we've had so far. Even though the pizza's base was thin, it was hard and made us uneasy to chew. We were also given extra spices and olive oil and on top, the savory topping was distributed equally, which is what I liked most about it. The barbecue sauce, however, was rather overpowering in flavor. Also, the pizza could have been better because it lacked a smoky appeal.
We chose the restaurant’s best-selling meal, Chicken Schnitzel for the main course. With a crispy chicken filet, fries, and green salad, the dish looked quite vibrant and dazzling. The chicken seasoning was on spot and the meat was delectable. Additionally, side salads, olives and mushroom sauce drizzling was like a feast for all senses. It’s a must try dish there.
One thing that had me hooked was—they invite famous singers and artists for live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Not to mention, the bar area is pretty short of perfection with bamboo decor, warm lighting and Johnnie Walker’s red statue in the middle of the bar. Besides, You don’t have to worry about parking as they have more than enough space for both two and four wheelers. If you want an elegant backdrop for a special occasion, the Ground bar might let you have a chic experience.
Their Specials:
Grounds Platter
Chicken Schnitzel
Loaded Potato Gems Fries
Location: Bansbari, Kathmandu
Meal for two: Rs 4,000
Opening Hour: 8:00 am—10:00 pm
Contact:01-5907797
Parking: Available
Online Payment: Accepted
