Bangalore, October 2025: The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is all set to welcome Pony Up, a world-class bar ranked #97 on Asia’s 50 Best from Shanghai, for its first-ever takeover in India at Yàn Yǎn, the hotel’s modern Chinese restaurant and dim sum house, in collaboration with Anggel’s Share on Sunday, 1st November 2025.
This special collaboration brings two worlds together in a delightful way! Spearheaded by Dre Yang, a celebrated bartender whose journey began at 19 and led him to helm Shanghai’s iconic bars before opening his own venture, Pony Up in 2024. Pony Up is known for its inventive cocktails, playful energy, bold creativity, and whimsical mixology to meet Yàn Yǎn’s gourmet mastery, creating a day of vibrant drinks, exquisite bites, and an effortlessly sophisticated atmosphere. The experience begins with a refreshing morning line-up featuring One Sip Cocktails – bright, aromatic blends designed for leisurely day drinking. The specially curated menu for Pony Up’s India debut features a selection of their signature and best-selling cocktails, including Sunset Cruise, Space Mountain, Rip Tide Twister, Jurassic Gone Wrong, and Legends of the Lost Temple – each a distinctive blend that captures the bar’s playful spirit and inventive craftsmanship.
Elevating this curated cocktail journey is an exceptional selection from Anggel’s Share, one of the world’s leading importers, featuring the finest spirits and wines. Highlighting sustainability and craftsmanship, Flor de Caña rum – naturally aged, additive-free, and produced with 100% renewable energy in Nicaragua – adds a conscientious yet indulgent note to the evening, marrying luxury with mindful enjoyment.
Dre Yang, Founder and Bar Manager at Pony Up, shares, “Pony Up has always thrived on playful experimentation, transforming familiar flavours into entirely new experiences.”
“Partnering with The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, and its iconic Yàn Yǎn restaurant allows us to reimagine cocktails in a space as extraordinary as the creations themselves, one sip at a time,” he added.
Nitin Goyal, Bar & Beverage Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, shared, “At The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, we constantly strive to craft experiences that are as memorable as they are meaningful –
celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of fine beverages. This marks our very first bar takeover at Yàn Yǎn, and we are delighted to collaborate with Pony Up for this special occasion. Guests can look forward to an extraordinary evening of bold, inventive cocktails, premium spirits, and refined pairings – a true celebration of mixology and flavour that defines The Ritz-Carlton experience.”
Complementing these inventive sips is a thoughtfully curated selection of light yet indulgent bites by Chef Chow Chee and Chef Choy at Yàn Yǎn. Guests can savour an exquisite array of signatures – Pork Ginger Gyoza, Prawn Har Gao, Yàn Yǎn Chilli Chicken, Gansu Hokkaido Lamb, Dong Po Pork Belly, Rock Lobster, Shakoa Black Cod, and the iconic Cantonese Roast Duck. Each dish is a refined expression of comfort, curiosity, and culinary craftsmanship – perfectly designed to complement the evening’s spirited creations.
As the evening unfolds, expect laughter that lingers, glasses that clink in rhythm, and cocktails that are sure to captivate every guest. More than just a takeover, it’s a spirited celebration of creativity and connection.
Factsheet :
Date: Saturday, 1st November 2025
Venue: Yàn Yǎn, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
Reservations: +91 889356104
Reservation link: +91 889356104 https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/yanyan
