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DELHI

SSIDECAR FIG & MAPLE
Most Delhi locals consider it When there is a cocktail for every
their favourite neighbourhood occasion, Fig & Maple may just
bar, with an arsenal of artisanal become one of your favourites
cocktails aiming to deliver as it is with the locals. The bar
a knockout blow. With 16 flawlessly crafts drinks to your
signature cocktails, a European- desires, whether it’s cozying up
in uenced atmosphere with with some mulled wine during the

beautifully polished wooden winter months or bathing yourself
panels and posh leather chairs, with a series of mimosas during
and a gorgeous library, Sidecar the warmer days. They infuse
is one of the more attractive and an extensive list of spirits with

welcoming bars in town. One of gs, pineapples, beetroots, and
the favourites of the menu is the Sadar Bazaar, a combination of everything else that injects a little pizzazz into the evening. The
a cognac blend, lemon juice, sandalwood, Laccha supari (areca refreshing zest also carries onto their signature cocktail kits that
nut) and orange blossom water. Even the classic gin and tonic you can take home with you to practice your skills as a mixologist.
irts with exotic elements, infusing it with Himalayan smoked tea. Labelled as sustainable rooftop dining, this classy and charming

It’s not just the cocktails that keep the regulars coming back; it’s establishment is a wonderful combination of beautifully plated
a cosy all-day, three-level venue with good food, live music, and and mouthwatering food, dangerously delicious cocktails, and a
every other enjoyable pub activity. romantically Instagramable dining space.

Ideal for: fun with friends Ideal for: an engaging drinking experience

Where: M-29, First oor (above HDFC bank), Where: M-27, E Block Road, Block M, Greater Kailash II
M Block Market, Greater Kailash 2 (GK 2) Instagram: @ gandmapledelhi
Instagram: @sidecarindia
BO TAI
O OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN We couldn’t go through an entire
If you’re looking for a Mediterranean- cocktail list without the presence of

styled bar with a wide selection of avours closer to home – a notion
wines (categorised by countries) Delhiites share with us as they
and cocktails (signature and gravitate to Bo Tai for delicious
classics), Olive Bar & Kitchen Thai cuisine (with a twist). The
brings a healthy amount of seaside real stars of the show, however,
vibes into the heart of the city. are found in its menu of creative
You can easily drown in the bar’s mixology. The curated drinks list
freshly made sorbets splashed into is infused with locally sourced
gin and tonics, transporting you ingredients, complementing the
to the coasts of Italy while you sit establishment’s amazing ambiance and stunning view of the
comfortably in a Mogul mansion Qutub Minar. Guests have raved about the bar’s Full Moon

turned alfresco Mediterranean Festival cocktail – an aromatic and colourful blend of orals and
restaurant. Moreover, the bar citrus inspired by the customs of Loi Krathong. The vibes at Bo Tai
provides a unique range of cocktails are vibrant and eclectic, representing its philosophy, innovation
crafted by passionate and professional mixologists throughout the year, and techniques behind the kitchen, and more importantly, the
always keeping the bar experience fresh and exciting. The Olive Bar impressive international team from London running the bar.
& Kitchen also has branches in Mumbai and Goa.
Ideal for: a little taste of Thailand
Ideal for: a relaxing brunch Where: Seth Sarai, 6/4, Kalka Das Marg,
Where: Mile 6, One Style, 8, Kalka Das Marg behind Qutab Minar, Mehrauli
Instagram: @olivedelhi Instagram: @_botai
SUMMER HOUSE CAFE
This is a package of pleasant surprises with a party atmosphere, the opposite of secluded and intimate.
If you thrive off a bustling crowd, Summer House Café is a go-to for a no-fuss experience, offering
both indoor and outdoor seating for live band or DJ performances and open mics. Presenting a
warm and rustic feel over two oors, the bar is usually crowded as regulars order one sangria after

another, and hoping to be treated to a surprise performance by well-known artists like Chris Martin
of Coldplay. Yes, that actually happened. Alongside American comfort food, as well as other popular
Western delectable choices, there is a generous menu of popular and exotic cocktails and spirits.

Ideal for: a fun night out with friends
Where: 1 oor, Aurobindo Place Market, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas
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Instagram: @summerhouse_delhi

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