Shimla
Shimla's first brewpub is a large, hip, party space around a central bar-island serving its own trio of well-balanced German- and Belgian-inspired ales …
Must-see nightlife in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
With lashings of dark wood and wrought iron, Infinitea's classy but welcoming bar is decorated with antique items from the tea estate which was founded in…
Mcleod Ganj
Relax with good coffee or choose from a dozen varieties of leaf-tea, serenaded by jazzy blues (think Etta James) under low-wattage ball-bulb lights in…
Shimla
Central Shimla's hippest drinking spot is sat atop a multi-storey building with splendid views enjoyed from stool-seats, beanbags or low-slung table-cubes…
Manali
Capacious settees around the fireplace, backed barstools, and garden seating complement a fine cocktail list and four happy hours (till 8pm). Welcome to…
Mcleod Ganj
Ideal for a sundowner, this easily missed spot above the HPTC Bank has sunset valley views and an almost Greek interior of rough whitewashed walls with…
Parvati Valley
'The party starts here', declares Kasol's most sophisticated bar, more loungey than raving, with its giant-screen TV cycling pop videos, and an extensive…
Shimla
Upstairs in a building facing the old Town Hall, ever-obliging Mohan runs this outwardly unremarkable Western coffeeshop with a delightful low-key passion.
Manali
Off the main Manu Temple Rd, climb the stairway marked Rock Top Guesthouse to discover this oasis. It's a cafe amid apple trees, featuring a range of…
Shimla
This appealing mini-bar has fabulous views north and south, comfortably padded seats inside and a small outdoor terrace.
Shimla
Cute, modern cafe with great coffee, cakes, sandwiches and meals such as honey-chilli paneer.
Manali
Lushiously louche party bar with outdoor terrace decking on a cliff-edge overlooking the river junction.
Shimla
After dark, pulsating DJ sets add to stylish decor, dimly lit by back-lit carved panels and a glowing marble bar.
Mcleod Ganj
Savour great yet inexpensive coffee from a Faema espresso machine or fresh squeezed fruit juices on a sunny, sunset-view terrace lined with potted plants.
Manali
Manali's best ₹10 masala chai. The tea comes richly suffused with ginger and cinnamon at this ultra-basic shack-shop, where just a handful of plastic…
Manali
This seasonal cafe has an excellent coffee machine, a semicircular bar zone (try the apple martinis) and a fire pit between sacred rocks.
Dharamsala
Relax on floor cushions beneath basket-lamps watched over by a mesmerising 'life flow' mural. Sip inexpensive macchiatos, nettle teas or sophisticated…
Himachal Pradesh
HPTDC's small, viewpoint snack house is a good place to sip an icy-cold beer with panoramas of the river valley below. You can also dine on a similar if…
Himachal Pradesh
Climbing to the Padmasambhava Caves, the stairway crosses the road beside this isolated pink house which serves drinks and simple meals with a superb…
Himachal Pradesh
The bare, all-timber wooden clubhouse surveys the main fairways and water traps of Naldhera's classic golf course, with the best views from the bar. That…
Mcleod Ganj
This metal-roofed bar-club has a grungy youth vibe enlivened by a dancy DJ soundtrack on a powerful sound system. On Saturday party nights there's…
Himachal Pradesh
This tiny cafe stares across the valley, its few roadside seats offering an even more breathtaking view, albeit somewhat plagued by passing traffic.
Mcleod Ganj
Though as much restaurant as bar, Labooze is nonetheless McLeod's most urban drinking den, with an engrossing cartoonesque ceiling mural and parts of a…
Shimla
Cheap, clean, cheerful place to nurse an instant tea and do some reading if the skies should open.
Manali
This ever-popular hole-in-the-wall cafe was Manali's first place for real barista coffee and still serves great macchiatos, hearty breakfasts, pancakes…
Himachal Pradesh
The most appealing feature of the business hotel Shobla Royale is sipping a drink in the bay-window view-seats of its low-key bar.
Manali
Upstairs overlooking the roundabout at the top of The Mall, Khyber is a fun place for a beer or fruit wine if you like the old-world 1970s-India vibe, and…
