Olive Bistro and Bar

Olive Bistro and Bar is a well-known bistro and bar on Road No. 46 in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is known for a Mediterranean menu and a terrace setting with a lake-facing outlook near Durgam Cheruvu, the lake that lies close to this part of Jubilee Hills. The crowd skews towards couples, groups of friends and professionals in their late twenties to forties, and the mood suits a long dinner with drinks more than a late-night dance session. Dress is smart-casual, and the terrace setting makes lighter layers sensible in the evening. Guests should carry government photo ID, since Telangana sets the minimum drinking age at 21. Music is background-level, chosen to allow conversation, with the emphasis on food, view and cocktails. The drinks programme leans towards cocktails, wine and spirits, with cocktails typically around INR 500-900 (about $5-9). The Mediterranean menu covers mezze-style starters, grills, pasta and similar dishes, and dinner for two is about INR 1,800 (about $19) before taxes. Listed hours are approximately 12:00 to 23:30 daily, though the current schedule should be checked before visiting. Weekday lunches and early evenings are calm, while Friday and Saturday dinners are the busiest and the terrace tables go first. There is no cover charge. Reservations are strongly advisable for weekend evenings and for any group, and requesting a terrace table when booking improves the chance of a lake-side seat. Bottle-service arrangements are not a feature of the venue. Because the kitchen and bar close earlier than the city's clubs, it works best as an early-evening or dinner stop rather than a late-night destination.