Best Bars For Cocktails In Hyderabad To Sort Your Weekend Sipping Plans

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.

LBB's picks: Daiquiri, Martini and Tequila Sunrise 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 11 AM - 12 AM 

Contact: 091211 91782

Social Handle: @levantagecafebar

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 nibbles 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 fruits. Call for some sushi and you have yourself the perfect Saturday night out meal.

LBB's picks: Waters of Life and Botanical Garden

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11 PM

Contact: 083097 22016

Social Handle: @kembara_hyderabad

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 and citrus fruit to go with their delicious food. 

LBB's picks: HCC Sunset and Spicy and Tangy

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timing: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Contact:  097006 62583

Social Handle: @heartcupcoffee

All hail the Belgian beers at MOB in Film Nagar. If you are thirsty and want to go on a drinking spree where beer is your bff, this is your place. Try the fruity La Pechersse  that won the World Beer Cup and Asia Beer Award or the flowery Petrus Tripel beer that won gold medal at the Belgium Beer Awards. They also have beer cocktails and more. If you like refreshing berry flavours, try the Beer Fiesta with beer, vodka, Chenin Blanc, exotic fruits, lime, cranberry and soda or a punchy Bully that brings beer, whiskey, vodka, gin, Red Bull, tonic and lime in one glass. 

LBB's picks: Beer Fiesta, Bully and Petrus Tripel 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM 

Contact: 040 4020 3311

Social Handle: @mobhyd

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. 

LBB's picks: Apple Rosemary Spiked Tea & Jamun Gin Cocktail 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 10 AM - 11 PM

Contact: 095732 12344

Social Handle: @chitchatchai.in

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 LoveLe, a tequila and citrus-based drink or the Exotico, which uses apricot-infused vodka with alo santo cordial. Get the hummus platter to go with your drinks, and don't skip the decadent desserts.

LBB 's picks: Agave Love and Exotico

Google rating: 4.8/5

Timing: 5 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 081210 05664

Social Handle: @hodds_hyd

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 liquor of your choice is whiskey. The pizzas here are pretty delicious too. 

LBB's picks: Basil & Berry G&T and Aunt Audrey 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM 

Contact: 095731 17862

Social Handle: @thehopperyindia

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-based drink with cranberry juice.

LBB's picks: Trini-Tea and Cherry Lipstick 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM 

Contact: 081848 43467

From Aam Candy, a drink with Mango and gin, to Super Mario, a bourbon-infused cocktail with jaggery and syrup, Lord of The Drinks has an extensive signature cocktail menu that keeps surprising you with its own twist on every cocktail. Definitely one of the more popular bars in Hyderabad— try the Blueberry Papdi Chaat and Shahi Tukra Cookie while you're there. 

LBB's picks: Aam Candy and Super Mario

Google rating: 4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 090004 00731

Social Handle: @lordofthedrinks_hyderabad

Apart from their excellent sushi and other Pan-Asian food dishes, 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. We really enjoy visiting this bar in Hyderabad for cocktails that are an evolved version of signature cocktails like the Bloody Maria or New York Sour. 

LBB's picks: Bloody Maria, New York Sour

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 9 AM - 12 AM

Contact:  083410 17124

Social Handle: @themonasteryhyd

Head to Halo Cocktail Bar & Kitchen for a luxurious experience. The ambience is akin to a swanky Goan cafe and the boho decor is an Insta-worthy click for sure. Depending on when you visit, they will probably have a seasonal drinks menu going on but nonetheless, get the Spicy Chaat Raw Mango Salad or the Crispy Fresh Fried Calamari to go with the signature cocktails. We'd recommend the Old Wild West— a heady whiskey and cinnamon-based cocktail.

LBB's picks: Old Wild West, Spicy Mangotini

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 089770 24045

Social Handle: @halo_hyd

Weekends and evenings at PaPaYa hit different, thanks to its swanky ambience. Add their cocktails to the mix and it’s a great time. White spirits, dark and wines – thank the gods above because they ain’t diluted and weak. If you love a good gin and tonic, you can try all the six varieties, starting with Spanish Style. You can also get on the Negroni bandwagon and pair it with butter garlic prawns to balance the bold flavours. 

LBB picks: Spanish Style G&T, Negroni, Honey Herb Old Fashion 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 095810 09900

Social Handle: @papayahyderabad

If a trip to Thailand and Vietnam is on your mind, you’ll like the cocktail selection at Mamagoto that’s straight out of the world of Asian mixology. The concoctions are inspired by tropical flavours and it’s everything coconut, watermelon and pineapple in a glass. Yum, right? Sip on Tuk Tuk Picante that brings together jalapeno, lemon, pineapple, coriander root with tequila or rum-based Coconut Cartel with heavy notes of cucumber, coconut syrup, pineapple juice and a touch of sesame oil. Feeling adventurous? Try their Kombucha cocktails. 

LBB's picks: Tuk Tuk Picante, Coconut Cartel, That Spicy Mexican One 

Google rating: 4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 079950 16707

Social Handle: @mamagotofunasian

Just for gags or variety, head to Daily Rituals for hilariously named Hyderabad-inspired cocktails. You could be a royal begum or Anarkali or fun like Saleem Feku, there’s a drink on your name here. No kidding! Be it vodka, tequila, rum, gin or whiskey, you’ll get a stiff glass. You can ask the staff their for pairing suggestions for you order food and yes, you may also consider classic fool-proof cocktails like Mai Tai, Sangria and Bloody Mary. 

LBB's Picks: Utho Anaar-Kali and Maya Memsaab

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12:30 AM 

Contact: 077997 99443

Social Handle: @dailyrituals.in

You know what helps with the spice from regional starters like Gongura Chicken Wings? Oka Jager Iced Tea or Oka Cocotini. They have an extensive cocktail menu that includes OG mixes, their signature cocktails with a fresh twist to the spirits you love and coffee cocktails for a quick pick me up. Beyond Espresso Martini and Boozy Affogato, find Cold Brew G&T, Jack and Oreo Coffee and more. 

LBB's picks: Oka Cocotini, Spicy Watermelon Sizzle and Cold Brew G&T

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 11 AM - 1 AM 

Contact: 077999 09271

Social  Handle: @oka.hyd

Guntur Karam in your chicken and Guntur Karam in your drink, Aidu certainly does things differently when it comes to regional cuisine. For our friends who come to try Telugu flavours, we recommend this restaurant not just for food but their cocktails too. Limited but interesting, try as many of their craft cocktails as you can. They are delicious and adequately strong for a guaranteed good time (wink, wink). 

LBB's picks: Tequila based Guntur Karam, whisky based Kokum Kolum and rum based Rum Thalimpu

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:45 PM 

Contact: 082829 80606

Social  Handle: @aidu.india

Speaking of interesting cocktails, Forefathers is another restaurant that doubles as a great bar in Hyderabad, and should be on your radar for fruity cocktails. Don’t get us wrong, there are other flavours but we think the bartenders have a trick or two up their sleeves when it comes to fruity offerings with bananas, grapefruit, and coconut. With these hints, find the right cocktails from the menu and pair it with cheesy and spicy starters. 

LBB's picks: Pharaohs Curse 2.0 and Iduki Gold

Google rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 1 AM

Contact: 077997 66991

Social Handle: @forefathershyd

When the regular gets boring, Asian cuisine with good drinks becomes our go-to. Yours too? Hi-five! If dumplings are your comfort food (again, same pinch), you’re missing out if you have not had a dumpling and cocktail set at Ko Ko Kai. Our order? It has to be the Spicy Chai Kueh Dumpling with Siam Splash, always!

LBB's picks: Siam Splash, Silk Road Sunrise and Tokyo Twist

Google rating: 4.6/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 089775 25562

Social  Handle: @kokokai_hyd

Not conventionally cocktails, but we’ve spotted some interesting shooters at Noho. Parties start with popcorn, vodka, lemon juice with popcorn syrup, and end with sake bomb, which is sake with beer. Apart from that, they also have top Sake brands like Meijo Junmai and Yamadanishiki Honjozo. So go ahead and get a taste of Japan in the city. 

LBB's picks: Popcorn, Sake Bomb and Noho Melon Shot shooters.

Google rating: 4.5/5

Timing: 12 PM - 4 PM, 7 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 085848 58431

Social  Handle: @noho.india

Find GOAT (Greatest Of All Time, for the uninitiated) cocktails here and that’s legit written on their menu. Jamming Goat is where you go to chill with your pals over rounds of drinks. They have their signature cocktails and classic cocktails but with a twist. Don’t go expecting basic G&T, pina colada, and whiskey sour as you’re going to get a version that you have not tasted before. Nothing much to add, you just gotta try it yourself!

LBB's picks: Cheeky Messi, Future Water and Not A Pina Colada. 

Google rating: 4.6/5

Timing: 12 PM - 1 AM 

Contact: 089776 25562

Social Handle: @jamminggoat3.0_hyd