Every Friday or Saturday, your group chats blow up with talks of drinking plans. Do you go for an all out fancy bar and play dress up? Or go to a more affordable place and get absolutely hammered? The choices are endless in a town like ours.
So, here’s a list of the best bars in Delhi you can head to based on how far you are from payday. Here we go.
This place is the ambassador of affordable booze. Order their masala peanuts and IMFL alcohol and your night’s made.
Price: 135 for a pint of beer
As good as they are with their inexpensive alcohol, their thin crust pizzas come along with a “must try” tag. Oh, and don’t forget to take a picture with the Bumblebee transformer!
Price: INR 120 for a pint of beer (approx)
If you’re leaning towards a little Chinjabi for the night, 4S has you covered. Their drinks are potent, food spicy, and ambience buzzing. What can go wrong? Nothing.
Price: INR 180 for a pint of beer (approx)
Biryani lovers, rejoice! Beeryani is here to serve you their signature spicy biryani and cheap booze. They also offer a free beer tower if you finish the first one in 15 minutes (check with them before visiting).
Price: INR 120 for a pint of beer (approx)
This place has got indoor as well as outdoor seating, both equally attractive and enjoyable. They have live music to set a relaxing vibe and by the end of the night the DJ takes over for a full-on party mode. For the price you pay, you get double the enjoyment.
Price: INR 160 for a pint of beer (approx)
With HKV in its rear view mirror, Raasta has moved out to Green Park market and looks better and livelier than ever. Their rooftop area is making headlines with its all white decor and greenery filling in the gaps.
Price: INR 300 for a pint of beer (approx)
Nehru Place Social is our favourite spot for lethal LIITs and delectable food. Try out their spicy chicken wings and Awesomosas for starters, you won’t regret it.
Price: INR 250 for a pint of beer (approx)
The town’s glass pyramid of drunkenness is always a favourite spot to head to for a perfect weekend. The Manga is a fusion of punchy alcohol and sweet mangoes which is bound to keep you high and happy through the night. Pool tables are present to keep your drunk alter-ego engaged.
Price: INR 240 for a pint of beer (approx)
Bananas for beer? Slide over to The Beer Cafe for your favourite one. They have nearly every brand of beer in stock (some you have never even heard of) and their insane variety of cocktails is overwhelming.
Price: INR 200 for a pint of beer (approx)
Drunken Botanist in Cyber Hub, Gurgaon is another place you can go for good and decently priced drinks. They like to experiment with their cocktails and change things up every now and then so you’ll have a different experience every time you go, in a good way.
Price: INR 255 for a pint of beer (approx)
Time and again we’ve heard that Sidecar is one of the best bars in Delhi, be it from fellow friends or people who have a passion for cocktails. And rightly so, it’s awarded as the #1 best bar out of 30 in India and #91 in the whole world!
Price: INR 300 for a pint of beer (approx)
Gorgeous interiors; gargoyles at the entrance and a ghost bar that’s unlike any other we’ve seen. All of their signature concoctions are named after the devils, like, The Fallen Angel, Lucifer, Devil’s Garden - so you know you’re in for a ride.
Price: INR 300 for a pint of beer (approx)
A good drink, matched with an impeccable view of Humayun’s Tomb is what you can expect at Cirrus 9. It’s got an awesome rooftop, good finger food and quick service too. And, the place is LGBTQIA Friendly!
Price: INR 450 for a pint of beer (approx)
If you’re feeling a bit fancy and in the mood for good wine, head to Perch to spend your night the right way. Their Grilled Chicken Avocado with Gorgonzola Salad and Chorizo Pancetta with Pork Sausage are great accompaniments to the drinks.
Price: INR 250 for a pint of beer (approx)
Half outdoor and half indoor favourite Keya has always been on the fancy radar. You’ll find the crowd dressed to impress (chances are, you won’t be able to enter if you’re not) and the drinks flowing throughout. They have a reputation for hosting some of the best music nights in town, so pick your favourite night.
Price: INR 320 for a pint of beer (approx)
Enter the phonebooth and punch in the cod – that’s how to entry to this little English pub is. The jazz music, the wall with the bookshelf, and the Speakeasy design all converge into one luxurious and comfortable drinking haven. You could also head to PDA – their collab with Cafe Diva in GK for stellar cocktails and gorgeous Italian food.
Price: INR 300 for a pint of beer (approx)
Situated in the royalty of Shangri-La, Grappa has a lush green outdoor seating area and they’ve got the whole elite quotient going for them. Head here if you’re looking to impress your date (or even just yourself).
Price: INR 500 for a pint of beer (approx)