About Us: Our Story

W.I.P...... a lesson in evolutionary dynamics.
14 months. 3 looks.
W.I.P… We‘re A Work In Progress

December 2007...We launched a brand new restaurant bar after only one month of scrambling and massive renovations. Our atmosphere took on a decisively transient approach with construction tape, hard hats, staff outfitted in overalls, naked pipes...you remember. We knew we would be closing to relaunch in 2009, hence the Work In Progress concept. Feedback was garnered from all patrons which would then be incorporated in our road map towards the new outlet. This notion was also applied to our food and drinks and we began to carve a niche for ourselves by providing a delicious mix of local, Western, Northern Indian cuisine and some pretty mean cocktails.

W.I.P takes on a sleeker look as we bade farewell to the manifestation of the construction concept. With the interior inspired by the avant-garde industrial chic of New York circa 1920s, the predominance use of steel, glass and dark wood lends an air of casual suaveness, contemporary simplicity and elegance. The new logo is accented by the red ‘i’ which represents our men (and ladies) at work and embodies our fiery dedication of providing the best for each and every patron. We continued to elicit feedback from patrons and in February 2009, we held our Closure Party to celebrate a new beginning.

WIP......Once a Work In Progress now Whipped Into Place!

WIP has naturally progressed into a lifestyle destination offering a coastal resort ambience with the design feel of an urban-tropic garden. Inspired by the relaxed elegance of Nice, France and Santorini, Greece, we bring you a slice of the Northern Mediterranean lifestyle.

With the interior design that beckons natural lighting, several unique custom crafted features such as the clam shaped island bar, firefly pendant lights, palm tree trunks, etched bird mirrors and alfresco garden transports you away from the city blues. The inherent use of 5 elements – wood, fire, metal, earth and water enhances your harmonious social experience.

Couple all this with professional yet affable service standards, you will enjoy a mood transforming experience in this idyllic social ecosystem.