Beer

NYTim · Jul 15th, 2008, 04:22

Where is the best place in Agra to have a beer and hang out for an hour or two -- someplace where I could meet other travellers.

PeakXV · Jul 15th, 2008, 04:44

Mughal Sheraton may have the coldest & best selection of beer if money is not an option. Other than that there are quite a few restaurants and some rooftop restaurants nearby (with views of the Taj) where you can imbibe. Don't know about any local 'happening spots' .... most tourists are usually operating with a bit of time constaint & just looking for a quiet place to refuel and/or short respite from the ubiquitous crowds, touts & hawkers.

Haylo · Jul 15th, 2008, 05:13

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Originally Posted by NYTim

someplace where I could meet other travellers.

As everyone in India has (probably) gone to bed, can you satisfy my curiosity while you're waiting for them to reply to this? Why are you travelling all the way to India, and only wanting to meet other travellers, rather than meeting locals?

Please don't think I am being rude, I am genuinely curious. So many people do this, I think I must be missing something obvious.

edwardseco · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:18

Glad you asked this Haylo. Hope it doesn't scare off the poster. For some ten years on the boards (multiple) I have always wondered that. It has something to do with Forster so I should pick up a copy to reread. Just keep in mind one of my late Father in law's 3 rules for travel in India, Don't ever trust a foren to know what is going on in India..

bruce3404 · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:41

Perhaps the OP was just looking for some Western company? While I'm more interested in meeting locals, there are times when I just want to commune with some of my own people rather than answer the endless questions about how much money do I make, where am I going, what am I doing in India, etc (call it a vacation from a vacation if you like)....and don't get me wrong, most of the time I don't mind answering such questions, but some of the time I just want to kick back and have a beer in a more comfortable atmosphere.

NYTim · Jul 15th, 2008, 16:59

Having been once to India, I get tired of the constant questioning by the locals about my status. I want to chat about travel and have a quiet beer.

singsub · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:11

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Originally Posted by bruce3404

Perhaps the OP was just looking for some Western company?

speaking of western company one western company called mcMorons has set up shop within a stone's throw from the taj mahal. the way another western company called walmart opened a store yards away from the Teotihuacán pyramid in mexico. soon we will have KFC in hampi and hard rock cafe in the jaisalmer fort.

singsub · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by NYTim

Having been once to India, I get tired of the constant questioning by the locals about my status. I want to chat about travel and have a quiet beer.

try the roof top restaaurants of various hotels in tajganj. you will get western company at McMorons too, but no beer.

puchoo · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:14

staffed 99% by locals , which does not help the OP's case anyway..

Singsub, do i detect a note of disapproval with respect to all this?

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Originally Posted by singsub

speaking of western company one western company called mcMorons has set up shop within a stone's throw from the taj mahal. the way another western company called walmart ............. in hampi and hard rock cafe in the jaisalmer fort.

singsub · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:16

yes MNcs should leave historical sites well alone. the GOI should not in turn allow them anywhere near.

puchoo · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:18

Agreed wholeheartedly! but i think its more the responsibility of the GOI than the MNC's. While i propogate COrporate Social Responsibility it is still the job of the government..

Plus given things in India, we dont need MNC's to ruin our monuments.. our citizens are enough.

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Originally Posted by singsub

yes MNcs should leave historical sites well alone. the GOI should not in turn allow them anywhere near.

Gametotravel · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:22

What if there is pecuniary benefit for the Indian Govt? Will that not justify it afterall India is a country of traders!

singsub · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:35

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Originally Posted by puchoo

our citizens are enough.

yes. the artwork in our historical monuments never seem to come to a stop.

singsub · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Gametotravel

afterall India is a country of traders!

oh really??

NYTim · Jul 15th, 2008, 17:46

JeezI only wanted a beer not a diatribe

Jul 15th, 2008, 04:22	#1
NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 91	Beer Where is the best place in Agra to have a beer and hang out for an hour or two -- someplace where I could meet other travellers.

Jul 15th, 2008, 04:44	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,044	Mughal Sheraton may have the coldest & best selection of beer if money is not an option. Other than that there are quite a few restaurants and some rooftop restaurants nearby (with views of the Taj) where you can imbibe. Don't know about any local 'happening spots' .... most tourists are usually operating with a bit of time constaint & just looking for a quiet place to refuel and/or short respite from the ubiquitous crowds, touts & hawkers. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Jul 15th, 2008, 07:18	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,789	Glad you asked this Haylo. Hope it doesn't scare off the poster. For some ten years on the boards (multiple) I have always wondered that. It has something to do with Forster so I should pick up a copy to reread. Just keep in mind one of my late Father in law's 3 rules for travel in India, Don't ever trust a foren to know what is going on in India..

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bruce3404 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon USA Posts: 145	Perhaps the OP was just looking for some Western company? While I'm more interested in meeting locals, there are times when I just want to commune with some of my own people rather than answer the endless questions about how much money do I make, where am I going, what am I doing in India, etc (call it a vacation from a vacation if you like)....and don't get me wrong, most of the time I don't mind answering such questions, but some of the time I just want to kick back and have a beer in a more comfortable atmosphere.

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NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 91	Having been once to India, I get tired of the constant questioning by the locals about my status. I want to chat about travel and have a quiet beer.

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singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,172	yes MNcs should leave historical sites well alone. the GOI should not in turn allow them anywhere near.

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Gametotravel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 447	What if there is pecuniary benefit for the Indian Govt? Will that not justify it afterall India is a country of traders!

Jul 15th, 2008, 17:46	#15
NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 91	JeezI only wanted a beer not a diatribe

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