Creativity and craft go hand in hand as Four Seasons continues to develop unique culinary and cocktail concepts for exceptional guest experiences at Copitas in Bengaluru and AER in Mumbai
Four Seasons has long been synonymous with quality and service. The luxury major dominated the recently announced list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023, winning multiple accolades across Asia. Copitas of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru featured for the second time on this elite list, becoming the only bar from Bengaluru to win this most coveted title in 2023. Mumbai’s iconic AER, perched on top of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, has just reopened in an all new avatar. Listed among Asia’s best in 2017, AER is considered a likely contender to make the prestigious list next year as well, by those in the know. These fine establishments offer an enticing blend of innovative gastronomy paired perfectly with delectable drinks, elegant ambience and seamless service for a memorable evening.
Copitas: A Stylish Hideaway in Bengaluru
Situated on the 21st floor of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, Copitas stands out as the city’s glamorous cocktail destination, favoured by those in the know. The acclaimed bar has received the honour of being listed as #38 in the most prestigious list of Asia’s Best Bars for the second time in five years. Chic and atmospheric, Copitas exudes an easy sense of style. With leafy city views from its floor to ceiling windows and chic interiors that welcome stylish gatherings with friends old and new, Copitas is the perfect spot for leisurely sundowners.
Copitas’ mixologists run a tight ship with a lean team that churns out clean and delicious cocktails. There is nothing complicated about the drinks here and that is one of the bar’s strongest suits. Try their special Copa Gin & Tonics or the signature Leaf cocktail - a harmonious mix of tequila, Indian betel leaf, and saffron from his ‘A Greener Future’ menu. One of Copitas’ many low-waste cocktails, it is a blend of visionary mixology and sustainability. Pair it with Asian-inspired bar nibbles like Lukan Mandarin Bao and Spicy Tempura Maki from Chef Yonaha& Chef Wong’s kitchen at Far & East, that perfectly punctuate the new and inventive craft cocktails. With several hundred labels to choose from, Copitas welcomes patrons into a wide world of spirits, welcoming like-minded collaborations from across the world. In just the last year, Copitas has played host to some of the best bars in the world including Alquimico from South America, ARGO from Hong Kong and Burnt Ends from Singapore, adding to the elevated experience of its patrons.
Complemented by the indomitable Four Seasons hospitality and a delectable selection of snacks, Copitas effortlessly delivers an unparalleled experience that leaves little to be desired.
Mark your diaries for a visit to AER on your next visit to the Maximum City. Perched on the rooftop of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, AER is where the city's elite come to unwind. This place has views for days: from its new Art Deco interiors you can catch an eyeful of the city's ever evolving skyline and glorious sunsets over the sprawling racecourse and the Arabian Sea beyond. The décor, skilfully designed by Atelier Pond, will have you picturing yourself aboard a sleek yacht, the sun-kissed horizon ahead, and the tantalising scent of a gourmet feast wafting from the galley with a likely side of celebrity sightings. Fans of AER may note that a new, retractable Wimbledon style roof, adds a hint of romance to the Mumbai monsoon and allows the space to be enjoyed in all seasons.
The culinary voyage at AER now pairs nautical-inspired drinks with delectable food. As cumulus clouds loom above, Corsican mixologist Alexandre Renoue who helms the bar team at AER, suggests we try The Spinnaker, a tropical drink of age rum, absinthe, passion fruit and blackberry. Sipping past the cloudy foam of Rain Dance, we catch a whiff of the subtle perfume of petrichor. Taking inspiration from the many moods of Mumbai’s sea and sky, there’s quite a nice selection of small plates and sharing platters to enjoy, that pair with the drinks, from twists on truffle to mezze to tacos, and some sensational seafood. Innovations such as the deconstructed burrata, sliders made from green banana, and imam bayildi wraps constructed with eggplant and pure art are plentiful, making sure Jains, vegans, and vegetarians are equally delighted.