Industry stalwarts and co-founders of India Bartender Show, Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh, alongside tech entrepreneur and founder of Red Rhino Brewing Co, Kishore Pallamreddy, will open a new bar in Hyderabad this July.

Beginning with Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy in 2012, and later Sidecar in 2018, The Brook in 2024, and The Old House last year, Lama and Singh’s latest venture, Bar Stormy, is inspired by the classic cocktail Dark ‘n Stormy. 

Singh said: “We’ve always loved building bars that feel familiar and easy to return to, spaces where regulars and first-timers feel very much at home. Bar Stormy marks our first venture into South India, and Hyderabad felt like a natural choice. It’s a new market for us, but one that holds huge promise and a real hunger for choice.” 

Yangdup has personally designed the ergonomics and functionality of the new space, from the layout of the stations to the workflow.  

Lama added: “A great bar should feel effortless. After working behind the counter, it’s been thrilling to design this one completely from scratch, building every detail from a bartender’s perspective. It is shaped by the realities of running a busy bar to create an environment that is as intuitive for the team as it is welcoming for guests.” 

Pallamreddy added: “I’m excited to bring Yangdup and Minakshi’s expertise to Hyderabad along with the great cocktail culture they have built over decades.” 

Bar Stormy opens this July in Hyderabad’s Financial District, with more details on the space, food and beverage programme, and design to be announced.