If cocktails are the plan in Delhi, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Delhi spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Delhi
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Delhi, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
★ 4.3 · 4,780 reviews · Local Shopping Complex, 11, Vasant Kunj Rd, next to Mini Cooper Showroom, Pocket B-C, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070, India
★ 4.6 · 2,505 reviews · Greater Kailash-2 M29, GK2, M Block Market Right, next to HDFC Bank, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048, India · Very_Expensive
★ 4.8 · 1,043 reviews · Lobby Level, Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport, Gate No. 1, Asset Area 12 Hospitality District, Asset Area 12, Hospitality District, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
The best seat in any cocktail bar in Delhi is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Delhi vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Delhi
Delhi, NCT, India (coordinates 28.63, 77.22, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Delhi come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
Common questions
Where do these Delhi cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Delhi with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Delhi?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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