Must-see nightlife in South India

  • Botequim Cervejaria

    Pune

    The open-air rooftop at this Brazilian-themed Koregaon Park newcomer is a supreme drinking den, offering 10 craft beer options on draught, including Pune…

  • KA Lounge

    Aurangabad

    Aurangabad's one and only trendy bar-restaurant caters to the city's upwardly hip who knock back cocktails (₹350 to ₹450) – like the cool burning basil…

  • The Daily

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A hip-and-happening Bandra bar that take its moniker from the good news stories the owners have collated and suspended on pages from the ceiling. It…

  • Brewbot

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Mumbai's cheapest craft-beer pints require the furthest travel, into the northern depths of the growing nightlife scene in Andheri West. Brewbot has nine…

  • Hammer & Song

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Off the tourist trail and full of Mumbai's beautiful set, this new bar tucked away inside Cuffe Parade's World Trade Centre is a fun night out, with an…

  • 365 AS

    Chennai (Madras)

    In the glamorous Hyatt Regency, Chennai's hottest party spot bursts into life on weekends, when wild DJ sets kick off on the terrace, playing pop music on…

  • Radio Room

    Chennai (Madras)

    From a keen young team comes this incredibly popular radio-themed bar in southeast Chennai. It's all about mismatched furniture, a bar made of speakers…

  • 145

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    The centrepiece art installation at this all-day cafe/bar is inspired by Mumbai street stalls, with smiley balls, buckets, umbrellas and aluminium kettles…

  • Shiro

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Visually this place is stunning, with water pouring from the hands of a towering Japanese goddess into lotus ponds which reflect shimmering light on the…

  • Third Wave Coffee Roasters

    Pune

    This Bengaluru transplant has Punekars ditching traditional filter coffee for single origin, 100% Arabica Indian specialty espressos (₹110) and other now…

  • Sera the Tapas Bar

    Chennai (Madras)

    Where else in the world can you find DJs playing club music beneath bullfight posters next to TVs showing cricket? Sera is packed most nights with a young…

  • Flying Elephant

    Chennai (Madras)

    Slickly contemporary and favoured by the elite, the high-energy, multilevel restaurant at the Park Hyatt morphs into a busy party spot from 11pm on…

  • Underpass Pub & Grub

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This bar makes a hip statement with its stripped-back industrial decor in metal and wood. It’s a mere stroll away from JP Nagar’s main market, with an…

  • Clubb18

    Kochi (Cochin)

    Hands down Fort Cochin's liveliest after-dark hang-out, this moodily lit muralled club-bar spills out onto a poolside terrace, serving cool Kingfishers …

  • Straight Up Pub

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    This octopus-themed pub (yes, you read that right) offers a fun, freewheeling night out, with Jocose Juleps (a cocktail of Bourbon and crème de menthe) on…

  • Soro

    North Goa

    The 'village pub' is a welcome addition to the back lanes of sleepy Assagao, with pumping live music on weekends, salsa dancing on Sunday and a fun…

  • Eddies Bistro

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A long and slender shotgun-style bar, with the narrow main room leading to a back patio with atmospheric umbrella lighting, Eddie's caters to a young and…

  • Cicada

    Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

    Down a shaded path off the main road across from Beach 5, Havelock's buzziest live-music venue and hangout has a groovy jungle location. Weekly events…

  • Leopard Valley

    Palolem

    South Goa’s biggest outdoor dance club is a sight (and sound) to behold, with 3D laser light shows, pyrotechnics and state-of-the-art sound systems…

  • Pecos Classic

    Bengaluru (Bangalore)

    A kind of non-corporate, locally owned Hard Rock Cafe that's all about classic rock – Hendrix, Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa posters adorn the walls –…

  • Hilltop

    North Goa

    Hilltop is a long-serving Vagator trance and party venue that’s deserted by day but comes alive from sunset. Its edge-of-town, neon-lit coconut grove…

  • Nine Bar

    North Goa

    Once the hallowed epicentre of Goa’s trance scene, the open-air Nine Bar terrace, on the clifftop overlooking Little Vagator Beach, is fading but stills…

  • The Daily All Day

    Pune

    One of Mumbai's most beloved pubs staked out a prime Koregaon Park location for its 2018 Pune opening. It's a much bigger, more diverse space than the…

  • Coco’s Bar & Grill

    Hyderabad

    The rooftop setting, with rustic bamboo couches and thatch roofs, makes Coco's perfect for a cold drink on a balmy evening (beer/mocktails from ₹175/170)…

  • Soho

    Panaji

    Take the side entrance (behind the music shop) and climb the stairs to the top floor for this sophisticated little bar and music venue where, let's face…

  • Harbour Bar

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    With unmatched views of the Gateway of India and harbour, this timeless bar inside the Taj Mahal Palace is an essential visit. Drinks aren’t uberexpensive…

  • Irish House

    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…

  • 10 Downing Street

    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…

  • Bootlegger

    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…

  • What’s in a Name?

    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…

  • Barebones

    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…

  • Leda Lounge & Restaurant

    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…

  • Pelican Pub

    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…

  • Brewsky

    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…

  • German Bakery Wunderbar

    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…

  • Barleyz

    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…

  • Woodside Inn

    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…

  • Cafe Mondegar

    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…

  • Plan B

    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…

  • Cha Bar

    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,…

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