Jaipur
The India-wide franchise that successfully delivers espresso, plus the occasional creamy concoction and muffin, has several branches in Jaipur. In…
Must-see nightlife in India
Jaipur
This popular spot is spread over three levels, including the rooftop, which boasts great views of the city. There's ample seating, good food, a DJ and a…
Gangtok
Moodily lit with pacey music, and walls chock-a-block with black-and-white portrait photos, The Square pulls off a clever balance between family-friendly…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The Indian owners have done a bang-up job recreating an authentic Irish pub atmosphere. This cosy place has a considerable domestic and international beer…
Hyderabad
With its classic decor of wood panelling and leather sofas, this place is just the ticket for a relaxed drinking session (check out the terrific daytime…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This stylish yet unthreateningly casual bar is most appealing on Thursday evenings when young local musicians perform jazz, blues and progressive sets …
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
For an intimate alternative to the city's megasize brew-temples, try this small neighbourhood pub a 10-minute walk from Mahatma Gandhi Rd. You'll find a…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Located above 1st Cross Rd, and adding to the clutch of bars that are tilting the balance of nightlife towards Koramangala, this is a great place to relax…
Mussoorie
A good spot for a cold beer is this upstairs bistro in business since 1972. Prices are probably closer to what you're used to paying back home (large beer…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Sometimes value for money trumps swanky ambience. Barebones lies in the belly of the nightlife area of Bengaluru and the cafe-like interior is a great…
South Goa
Part sports bar, part music venue, part cocktail bar, Leda is Colva’s best nightspot, though it operates as much as a restaurant, and even the bar closes…
Uttarakhand
A surprisingly good find in the centre of town is this dark, but contemporary bar with blonde-wood furniture, cold beers and cocktails. Food is also good…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A venerable, still-popular watering hole located at the fringes of upmarket Gokulam. Serves draught beer (pitchers are ₹450) and food (try the chilli pork…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
The in-house lounge bar at the Park Hotel, Roxy belts out boozy bellinis, caipirinhas and daiquiris as fast as its stylish patrons can down them. There's…
New Delhi
If you feel the need for some five-star style after visiting Jantar Mantar or shopping in Connaught Place, Aqua is an ideal place to flop, forget the…
Maharashtra
A youngish and hip crowd flocks to this Pune transplant for cocktails (₹190 to ₹310) and pitchers of Bira draught beer (₹630), as well as an expanded cafe…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
With sweeping city views from its fine roof terrace, a mezzanine zone and a funky restaurant with vintage decor, Brewsky is a fine night out. It brews six…
Delhi
Popular, film-poster-lined cafe at Khan Market, packed with chattering Delhiites. The menu is a telephone directory of Continental and Indian dishes (₹290…
Darjeeling
Branch of the Nepal cafe chain, serving up good organic coffee and desserts, plus breakfast pancakes, waffles and sandwiches (snacks and light dishes ₹90…
New Delhi
A cavernous space done up in wood, leather and metal trim, with cosy corners and a huge sports TV screen. Serves trademark oversized drinks, including…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
A suave rooftop beer garden with potted plants, artificial grass and tables with built-in BBQ grills. Offers free tastings of its six beers, as well as…
Mumbai (Bombay)
As close as you’ll get to a London pub in Mumbai, this cosy place has a gregarious vibe and serves Gateway and Independence craft beers on draught (pints…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Iranian-founded 'Mondy's' has been drawing a heady mix of foreigners and locals since 1871. It's first and foremost a rowdy bar serving ice-cold mugs of…
Darjeeling
Backpacker-friendly Gatty's is the only place in town that has a pulse after 9pm, with live music at weekends. The food (dishes ₹80 to ₹280) includes…
Jaipur
This spiffing watering hole adorned with polo memorabilia boasts arched, scalloped windows framing the neatly clipped lawns. A bottle of beer costs from…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Intimate pub popular with students for its beer towers and cocktails. It's famous for chicken wings (six for ₹230), which are half-price on Tuesday, but…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Cha Bar serves a large selection of exotic teas (₹34 to ₹80), including organic, ayurvedic, single-estate and Japanese matcha along with tasty snacks,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The classiest of Mumbai's classics. The Universal has an art nouveau look to it, with butterscotch-coloured walls, a wood-beam ceiling and marble…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Popular cafe-gallery in a leafy neighbourhood with a peaceful courtyard reminiscent of a Zen temple. It has coffee beans from Kerala and does good French…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Shiro is a hip lounge bar with elegant interiors complemented by monumental Buddha busts and apsara (celestial nymph) figurines. There's also outdoor deck…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Back-street Paris? Chicago in the 1930s? Prague circa 1980s? This cavernous, unpretentious old-men’s pub defies easy parallels, but has a compulsive left…
Hyderabad
Inside expect stars' guitars, and on the menu there's pub grub (try the BBQ pulled pork). Vibe-wise weekends are very lively indeed (beer/cocktails from…
Leh
Hidden in the shadows of Leh Palace, the historic Lonpo House has a 17th-century kitchen that makes a quiet getaway to read and unwind. Currently only…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
India’s first producer of single-malt whisky offers free distillery tours run by knowledgeable guides. You'll be taken through the entire process before…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This classic brewpub was one of the first microbreweries to get the craft-beer barrel rolling in Bengaluru. Choose from stout, porter, IPA, Belgian beers,…
Shillong
Hotel Centre Point's panoramic top-floor lounge has a good party scene going on Fridays and Saturdays when there are often DJ sessions from around 8.30pm …
Jaipur
With coloured glass, dark wood and studded leather, this English pub wannabe has a small selection of international and local beer. You'll also find…
Darjeeling
This renowned teahouse has excellent baked goods (cakes, quiches and pies ₹40 to ₹80) as well as tea, and fine views from its outdoor balcony and the…
Uttarakhand
One of the few places in town for a drink is at the bar of this government-run hotel that was formerly the British governor's house. It's bit of a hike up…
North Goa
Terracing down the hillside on the Vagator cliffs, this restaurant, bar and club is known for its loud party nights, with open-air dance floors…
