
The Journal
Behind the Bar with Bala: Building NOBA's Cocktail Programme
1 June 2026 · Team NOBA

Nearly two decades behind the bar, one chapter-driven menu — a conversation with our head mixologist on how NOBA's drinks come together. From house-made syrups and ferments to a menu structured like a story in four chapters, Bala walks us through the philosophy behind every pour at NOBA.