Treasure Hunt

ZLB 23 is a stylish new speakeasy bar at the Leela Palace Bengaluru, designed by Shruti Jaipuria of MAIA Design Studio enveloped in fabrics from the Sabyasachi for Nilaya by Asian Paints, Heartland Collection

- VARUNI MOHAN

Starting with its mysterious name, ZLB 23, is a hidden speakeasy style bar and lounge at the Leela Palace Hotel in Bengaluru. This iconic hotel is a luxury landmark in the Garden City and nestled here in a hidden nook, at the far end of the hotel is an unassuming bamboo door, that eventually leads to, ZLB 23. Also known by the name Zia, this bar and lounge is like a beautiful secret only to be revealed to the more daring guest. With no signage or indication of its location within the Leela Palace, this new hotspot is becoming known mostly by word of mouth.