Hammer has added a couple of floors to the existing hangout on Park Street, both open-air zones. The levels are spacious, airy and classy. Scenographer Swarup Dutta is the man behind this facelift. “After I finished Octa, I was approached for the rooftop. It was mostly green with foliage in the wall and I thought it’s interesting to retain that. What I have done is I have replaced the garden furniture with wicker and cane one downstairs and a more Parisian seating upstairs. The floor is graphical with accents of black and I have taken the same element onto the walls. So the space can be used for two different parties and it’s cosy and non-cluttered.”
The menu too has been updated too. While new items make up 70 per cent of the menu, the signature items have been retained.
Here’s what we sampled and savoured, all while enjoying the cold breeze, sunset and a different view of Park Street.
The rooftop offers a lovely view of Park Street, a mix of the old and the new.
“Swarup is a close buddy and he did Octa as well. He envisions an interior project as fashion and turns a dull corner into a cool one. We had Hammer which has loyalists and we wanted to offer more. So, we added more floors to give an open-air option that’s a trend now. Our motto is good food, good mood. And hence we have brought a new menu keeping our signature dishes intact. Plus, we have a good Delhi-based coffee brand. So, Hammer now has everything. From coffee to hard drinks and breakfast to dinner and private space to an open- air one,” said Abhishek Kajaria, owner ,Hammer.
Move over from regular sandwiches and take a big bite of Smoked Salmon Bagel with Herbed Scramble Egg. Your breakfast will turn into a celebration of flavours and textures.
The Brie and Bocconcini Pesto Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad looks pretty and tastes fresh.
Smoky and succulent, Murgh Angaar Bedgi are perfect bite-size appetisers marinated in a yoghurt-and-red chilli paste.
Edamame Charcoal Crunchy has the right drama, soft crunch and melt-in-the-mouth feel.
Hammer Mezze Board has something for everyone. After all, it’s all about sharing and eating together.
This fresh and light recipe of Avocado with Jalapeno Slaw and Cilantro Taco blends the creamy smoothness of avocado with the crunch of vegetables and a pleasant kick of jalapeno.
Kaccha Mango Twist with Bloody Mary is tangy, spicy and hard to resist.
Vampire Blood is a mix of Jägermeister and sambuca and it reminded us of Halloween parties!
This summer drink, Hammer Special Batida De Coco is tender coconut with the flavour of lavender and rosemary. #socool
This Jamaican Mojito is for those who love a bit of chilli. White rum, fresh pineapple, bell pepper and masala creates magic with every sip.
What: Hammer
Where: 20G Park Street,
Timings: Noon to midnight
Meal for two: Rs 1,000-plus