When you think about chilling with your friends late at night, you think about partying at a pub, long drives, or hanging out in a cafe! What you don’t think about is chilling in a petrol bunk! However, it looks like Shell petrol bunks are emerging as the ultimate late-night hangout spot for Bengaluru folks! An X (formerly Twitter) user talked about this emerging trend in Bengaluru and many people agreed with him.
Shell Petrol Bunks Are Now A Late Night Hangout Spot For Bengalureans
this sub-culture of Shell petrol bunk as THE ‘gedi’ spot is truly @peakbengaluru stuff // also, it surprisingly is “street-side with chill vibes” probably not relaxing tho
creds: @devaiahPB https://t.co/aW8Zav3X45 pic.twitter.com/EmkcD4WRKw
— Abhash K (@AabhashK) May 16, 2024
A man on X (formerly Twitter) asked for recommendations from Bengalureans on late-night hangout places. His criteria was that the place should have “street-side, relaxing and chill vibes.” One of the most interesting answers to his post was – Shell petrol bunks! X user, @devaiahPB, recommended this and talked about the growing trend of hanging out at these fuel stations for their 24/7 cafes.
He called Shell petrol bunks the “Empire Hotel of this generation” and how it is finding a “way into Bangalore’s pop culture.” The post even mentioned how the coffee and omelette served at these cafes are quite amazing. He mentioned that these petrol bunks are “strangely therapeutic” if you’re alone and have a “good vibe” when you’re surrounded by your friends.
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Bengaluru Folks Agree Wholeheartedly To This Trend!
Many people from Bengaluru commented on this post and agreed with the growing trend of hanging out at Shell petrol bunks. Some compared it to other 24/7 services available in other cities while others called out how this shows the lack of good options in the city! Here are some comments you cannot miss out on.
Oh my god yes
— Akshaya (@AkshayaS90) May 16, 2024
believe it also has to do with the pseudo road trip vibes it evokes
— pranav (travelcase.club) (@pranavsinghania) May 16, 2024
Can 💯 attest to this. Right opposite my home.
— Siddharth Sharma (@SiddharthS85) May 16, 2024
You got that absolutely bang on!
Shell petrol pumps have such a lovely vibe. For a bit you’re away from everything that is disgusting about Bengaluru: the roads, hygiene.
— गजोधर चाचा (@indianwhale) May 16, 2024
I might have heard about it – a friend who is an SAAS with US work timings goes here quite often
— Gunti (@iamgunti) May 16, 2024
Reminds me of Delhi’s 24×7 🥹
— Shruti Sah (@shrutisah27) May 16, 2024
finally someone said it
— latentsauce (@latentsauce) May 16, 2024
A lot more fun is happening at these Shell petrol pumps than we could imagine!
Went to the Shell Petrol bunk near UB City to grab a filter coffee on a Sunday afternoon
There was an entire skater sub-culture there.
Guess the sk8terbois from Cubbon Park come here to chill after skating.
They keep their skateboards outside the pump like this. Fascinating. pic.twitter.com/Msep0sL0PT
— enthu-cutlet 🍜 (@_waabi_saabi_) May 16, 2024
People had another point of view on this as well.
It’s not @peakbengaluru but a stark reminder that the city needs more 24×7 spots. Do you know there are atleast 2 big coffee chain stores near this particular petrol bunk? If only they were open 24×7, this bunk would be empty with just normal motorists hanging around.
— Kanav Gulati (@thekvgulati) May 16, 2024
Bengaluru folks really have some creative and quirky late-night hangout spots! Where else can you hang out in the city with your friends after midnight? Let us know in the comments!
Cover Image Courtesy: Pexels, X/@AabhashK & Canva (representative image)
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