Always scouting for the next place that serves excellent food alongside some drool-worthy drinks? From molecular gastronomy to clarified cocktails, Hyderabad's party scene is filled with eateries serving up some super creative drinks, each one better than the other. So if you'd like to skip the basics and spend your night out sipping on innovative drinks apart from your classic Negronis and Cosmos, here are the best cocktail places you should check out in Hyderabad.
Boozy Affair! We're Loving These Bars For Their Cocktails
Le Vantage Cafe Bar
Le Vantage in Jubilee Hills is known for its beautiful ambience and food. What is also great about the place is its huge menu of cocktails and drinks. Go for their daiquiri, martini, and tequila sunrise. Don't forget to ace those Instagram-worthy cocktail shots against their neon signs.
Kembara
Step into this earthy-chic space to get your hands on some of the most delicious cocktails you've ever tasted. They have signature Pan-Asian snacks to go with the drinks. Get the Waters of Life for a sensory experience of watermelon and bird's-eye chili. Botanical Garden, a gin- and lychee-based drink is super refreshing, especially if you like the fruit. Call for some sushi and you have yourself the perfect Saturday night out meal.
Heart Cup Coffee
Heart Cup Coffee has various outlets across Hyderabad and they always have cool gigs happening through the week. Their bar menu is versatile and huge and one can always find their choice of poison. Try the HCC Sunset made with Scotch Whiskey and citrus fruit to go with their delicious food.
Repete Brewery & Kitchen
All hail the happy hours at Repete located in Jubilee Hills. If you are broke and want to go on a drinking spree, this is your place. The Bloody Mary, Pina Colada, and Long Island Tea are our favourites. They also have their own brews, that is if you want to go for beer over cocktails. If you are a chocolate lover, try Death By Chocolate which is a mix of vodka, Bailey Irish cream, and dark chocolate.
Chit Chat Chai
While Chit Chat Chai doesn't serve alcoholic beverages per se, we think their drinks are innovative enough to give any bar a run for its money. Check out their Apple Rosemary Spiked Tea whose garnished cinnamon is lit up at your table, or the Jamun Gin cocktail served with black salt. All the drinks are made with non-alcoholic spirits, so you get the taste of the original drinks minus the buzz. Order the Ulavacharu Spaghetti Pasta to make it a hit meal.
The Pink Elephant
The interiors at the The Pink Elephant are heady enough to put you in a relaxed mood, even before the drinks roll out. We love that their drinks come with uniquely branded ice, unique to every drink. Try the Berry and Kokum Fizz, a mocktail that uses Kokum brilliantly. The Kesaria, a saffron- and gin-based clarified drink is a must-have alongside the modern Indian food.
Hodd's Cocktail Bar
Hodd's is designed to replicate a plush living room of a fictional character—Mr. Hodd. Each drink tells a story and is super innovative. Try The Agave Love—a Tequila- and citrus-based drink or the Exotico, which uses Apricot-infused vodka with Palo Santo cordials. Get the Hummus platter to go with your drinks, and don't skip the decadent desserts.
The Hoppery
While The Hoppery is well-known for its beautiful Greece-themed ambience and al fresco dining, we think their cocktails don't get enough mention. While the menu is limited, you can try the Basil and Berry G&T if you're a gin lover or Aunt Audrey, a whiskey and grapefruit drink if the poison of your choice is whiskey. The pizzas here are pretty delicious too.
Babylon Bar And Kitchen
Aside from their lip smacking Turkish Mezze platters, we love Babylon Bar and Kitchen for their variety of signature cocktails aside from their pre-dinner and post-dinner cocktails. Irrespective of your drink of choice, there's something for everyone on the menu. Try the Trini-Tea, a dry gin and hibiscus tea mix or the Cherry Lipstick - a bourbon and cranberry juice drink.
Fat Pigeon - Bar Hop
Heading for a Sunday brunch to Fat Pigeon? Get the Rasna Cocktail from the FAT Matka Cocktail menu. As you may have guessed, this one's a Rasna-based drink with Vodka. You could also get the Berries Splash with a mix of berries, mint and sparkling wine. Try the FAT Nachos or Wings to accompany your drinks.
Lord Of The Drinks
From Aam Candy, a drink with Mango and gin, to Super Mario, bourbon infused with jaggery and syrup, Lord of The Drinks has an extensive signature cocktail menu that keeps surprising with its own twist in every cocktail. Try the Blueberry Papdi Chaat and Shahi Tukra Cookie while you're there.
Monastery
Aside from their excellent sushi and other Pan-Asian food, Monastery has a pretty impressive bar menu with options like Clarified Pina Colada and a Five Spice Negroni. If you prefer familiarity in your cocktails, Monastery is the place to be. All their cocktails add a unique twist to signature cocktails like the Bloody Maria or New York Sour.
Halo Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
Head to Halo Cocktail Bar & Kitchen for a luxurious experience. Get the Spicy Chaat Raw Mango Salad or the Crispy Fresh Fried Calamari to go with your signature cocktails. We'd recommend the Old Wild West—a whiskey- and cinnamon-based heady drink.
