Shiro
Shiro
Shiro (Hotel Samrat, 50 B, Lobby Level, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi) — ever since its Delhi debut at Samrat Hotel, Shiro has been capturing imaginations and stretching senses by combining the finest of Oriental cuisine and devastatingly good cocktails with top-end quality entertainment. The sprawling 6,500 sq-ft-area replicates an ancient-yet-contemporary palatial landscape, keeping in mind the meaning of its name. The main bar, the Teppanyaki counter and two spectacular levels dedicated to private dining offer a unique experience to a discerning clientele that loves fine dining and innovative drinks in a truly spectacular setting.
High ceilings and majestic statues create a royal ambience within the restobar. An aura of splendor looms over the entire setting. The aesthetic drapes with tear-drop glass motifs reflect all things classy and regal. What’s more, the use of water and stone reflect a calming yet powerful influence over the surroundings that offer an incomparable dining and clubbing experience.
QBA
QBA
QBA (42/43, Inner Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi) – this trendy venue (complete with upscale interior décor and open-air terraces) holds a variety of musical events – from DJ-driven dance music, to jazz nights. Its location in the Central Business District of Connaught Place makes it a popular rendezvous for both business and leisure visitors. QBA’s multi-cuisine menu spans a wide range from Indian and Chinese to Thai, Lebanese and Italian.
Leopard Valley
Leopard Valley
Leopard Valley (Palolem-Agonda Road, Canacona, Goa) – the owners of this venue transformed a one-time quarry into a 3,000-person outdoor dance music venue (one of the largest in India). A massive sound system, along with pyrotechnics, body-painted dancers, and waves of partygoers help keep this place going. International dance music DJs (such as those from the famed “Ministry of Sound” record label) regularly make appearances there.
Kylin Sky Bar
Kylin Sky Bar
Kylin Sky Bar (T 302, 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi) – this is Delhi’s largest sky lounge. Perched on the third floor of Vasant Kunj’s Ambience Mall, the lower level stars the usual Japanese restaurant trappings, but an ascent up a slatted staircase yields Sky Bar. This new opening poses a triple threat to the capitals’ outdoor stalwarts. For a start it looks great, an airy deck swathed in billowy fabric and enough subtle accents to really bring home the Japanese theme. Plus Kylin serves sumptuous sushi, as well as larger Teppanyaki plates. If that weren’t enough of a draw, the cocktails are top-notch. Despite soaring temperatures, large outdoor coolers keep things pleasant, making Sky Bar a pretty great summer spot for sipping sakétinis while grazing on a fresh prawn and basil salad.
Keya
Keya
Keya (DLF Promenade Mall, 122 – 124, Ground Floor, Vasant Kunj, Delhi) – located within a popular shopping mall, this trendy lounge plays Trance, electronic dance, and R&B music. Like many lounges, Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular here.
Hype
Hype
Hype (Atria, The Millenium Mall, R1, 4/F, Dr Annie Beasant Road, Worli; Mumbai) – this nightspot is located within one of Mumbai’s major shopping centers. That hasn’t prevented it from becoming a popular club for the city’s A-list crowd (which range from deep-pocketed entrepreneurs to India’s famed actors – who hail from the country’s “Bollywood” film scene). The music played here runs the gamut from electronic dance music, to Bollywood-influenced local tunes.
Hinglish, el Colonial Café
Hinglish, el Colonial Café
Hinglish – the Colonial Café (Ground Floor, Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, Najafgarh Road, New Delhi) – this multi-cuisine bar & lounge is distinctive, due to its elaborate belly dancing shows every Wednesday night. The décor is colonial, lending an actual English feel to it. The place offers a comfortable dine-in, with various seating options replete with a thatched-roof, private seating space, Gazebo and an outdoor seating area. The name of the lounge itself refers to a dialect spoken in India, which mixes Hindi and English language terms.
Game of Legends
Game of Legends
Game of Legends (Level 3, City Square Mall, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi ) – this is a popular lounge among Delhi’s 20 & 30 something year olds. This lounge offers an array of HD plasmas and big screen TVs, making it the destination for everyone from the casual sports fan to the die-hard fanatic. Pool tables, dart boards, 3D PS2 and a host of other interactive games and nightly promotions make this lounge a great place to go to unwind and let loose after work.
Club London
Club London
Club London (Ground Floor, Southern Park Mall, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi) – this is a local nightspot that plays various forms of dance music , as well as events such as “Bollywood Night”. In addition, this lounge serves cuisines like North Indian, Chinese and finger food (Chilli chicken and Shammi kebab being the most popular ones). It also has a wide menu for alcoholic and non -alcoholic drinks.
Club Cubana
Club Cubana
Club Cubana (Arpora Hill, North Goa, Goa) – this is one of Goa’s most popular nightspots. Club Cubana is an outdoor open-air venue (with several dance floor levels) that’s very popular with the tourists that are staying at nearby resorts in Goa, as well as with college-age Indians looking for a more liberal partying environment than in their home towns elsewhere (where curfews are often enforced). This venue’s outdoor areas include a pool. Patrons give this club high marks for ambiance. This is a “must do” place in Goa. Note: despite this club’s name, mostly House music (as opposed to Salsa) is played here.
