Restaurant India News: HyLo and Igloo Craft Beers Unveil HyLo Taproom by Igloo in BKC, Mumbai

HyLo and Igloo Craft Beers opens HyLo Taproom by Igloo in BKC, Mumbai. The partnership with Igloo Craft Beers is more than just about the pours as it’s all about shared philosophy of craft, honesty, and balance. 

Behind this launch is a team bound not just by experience but by intent - Mayank Bhatt, with two decades in hospitality; Chaitanya Khanapure, a pioneer in India’s craft beer scene; and Chef Mrigank, whose food speaks with quiet conviction. 

Led by Chef Mrigank Singh and Chef Swati Harsha, the menu is rooted in respect for Indian food, not reinvention. Expect soulful, regionally inspired plates like Aam aur Mircha Wings with Nagaland’s GI-tagged King Chilli, Goan Chorizo Chilli Fry Curry Dogs, Karampodi Chilli Paneer, and Chef Swati’s family recipe, Kaaley Chane ke Shaami. Even the Desi Smash Burger, available in Paneer, Mutton, or Tenderloin, gets HyLo’s flavour-first touch.

Chaitanya Khanapure, Founder & Brewmaster at Igloo, echoes this synergy: “We brew the way HyLo cooks—with curiosity, restraint, and respect. The beer complements the food, never competes with it. Together, we’re creating a space that’s accessible, elevated, and joyfully Indian.”

On tap, Igloo’s award-winning brews shine from the exclusive Brewer’s Blonde Ale to the Konkan Rice Lager made with local rice. Rotating specials, small-batch experiments, and refreshing Radlers like Citrus and Paloma Rice Radler keep things fresh.

The cocktail program reflects the same ethos, with Indian-first signatures like Bombay 51 (Ketel One & Aam Panna), The Tribal Story (Mahua, Ghondoraj & Naga chilli), and Kala Nagar (Jameson Stout & charcoal). 

“At its heart, HyLo is unapologetically Indian,” says Mayank Bhatt, Founder of All In Hospitality. “We’re not chasing trends or plating foams. This is food that’s proud of where it comes from, thoughtful, rooted, and served with the kind of simplicity that feels both familiar and exciting. It tastes like home but looks like your next favourite night out. And while the food stays close to its roots, the bar program is where we let our global side show. It's bold, contemporary, and crafted for an audience that’s as curious as it is well-travelled.”