Award-Winning Cocktail Bars Delhi Swears By

Sidecar is where Delhi's cocktail culture shows off. Ranked among the world's and Asia's best bars, this bartender-led space feels intimate and cool. Walk in and you'll notice art on the walls, casual seating and a book corner that's impossible to miss. Upstairs, the long bar takes centre stage, where in-house syrups and tinctures turn every drink into a thoughtful experience.Vibe Check: Bartender-led craft, Intimate seating, Date-night perfectWhat to Order: Mushroom Bulgogi, Breakfast Margarita, Sadar BazaarAward: Ranked #8 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025

Delhi's original hideaway bar, PCO is the kind of place you want to gatekeep. With multiple awards under its belt, this spot is all about precision and personality. Add candle-lit tables and tiny lamps glowing softly and you have a space where every sip feels special. It's perfect for nights when you want your cocktail to scream luxury.Vibe Check: Precision Classics, Quiet Conversations, Special-Occasion NightsWhat to Order: Dark & Stormy, Ignorance is Bliss, Verdure PizzaAward: Ranked #11 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025

Named one of the best restaurant bars in India multiple times, Comorin balances a cozy interior with relaxed outdoor seating. It's known for house-made infusions, fermentations and regional Indian flavours reimagined in liquid form. Whether you're dropping in during the day or settling in after sunset, it works for both.Vibe Check: Day-to-night Hangouts, Regional flavour cocktailsWhat to Order: Pickled Pom Whiskey, Fennel Liqueur, Salted Chikki KulfiAward: Ranked #21 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025

Hoots' feels less like a bar and more like someone's well-curated living room that happens to serve excellent cocktails. Cozy and homely by design, this spot stands out for the extra care that goes into assembling each drink. It's the kind of place you visit when you want familiarity and a drink that feels like it was made for you.Vibe Check: Homely, Relaxed catch-ups, No-pressure vibe, Regulars' favouriteWhat to Order: Albert's Daisy, William's Martini, Fried Calamari with Tartare SauceAward: Ranked #12 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025

Bright and vibrant, Margaret's Eye is a cocktail bar that tells a story in every glass. Inspired by global travels and the tiki era, this space focuses on white spirits and vegetable-forward cocktails that feel fresh and inventive. The aesthetic is playful and clean, making it stand out.Vibe Check: Unique flavour experiments, Chill weekend scenesWhat to Order: Arancia, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Negroni Tiger Prawn Aglio OlioAward: Ranked #30 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025 Top 50 List

With dramatic, monochrome interiors plus a modern edge, Lair feels like a hidden retreat from the city. The cocktail menu leans into immersive mixology, while Asian-inspired food complements the experience beautifully.Vibe Check: Hidden escape, Premium mixology, Moody interiors, Elevated Asian bitesWhat to Order: Captain Shaddock, Hummingbird, Madurai Martini, Yasai Niji SushiAward: Ranked #5 in India by 30 Best Bars India 2025

A cocktail menu built around the life chapters of an anime character, served from an origami-inspired physical menu. And after 11pm, Japonico transforms into a DJ-led high-energy bar overlooking Golf Course Road.Vibe Check: Anime Mixology, 15-Foot Robata Grill, Golf Course Road Night TransformationWhat to Order: Sashimi & Nigiri Platters, Corn Ribs, Dimsum Platters, Oyster Mushrooms Grilled, Japonico Spicy Kappa Roll, Tiramisu, Hibiki, Yamazaki, Shin Classic, Asahi, KirinAward: Ranked #23 in the Top 30 Bars in India 2026

A rooftop cocktail bar surrounded by water walls and fire torches, built around a rare cognac collection with labels unavailable anywhere else in the country. The terrace of The Library alone is worth the visit.Vibe Check: Award-Winning Rooftop, Rare Cognac Collection, Fire Torch TerraceWhat to Order: Xpresso Martini, Pomegranate Fizz, Rockshrimp Tempura, Mushroom Baklava, Chicken KarageAward: Ranked #16 in India's 30 Best Bars 2026

Contemporary cocktails stirred with satire, a bar menu that reads like a creative zine, and a kitchen that matches the drinks for intent and craft. Khi Khi wins awards by being genuinely good, not just clever about it.Vibe Check: Cocktails Stirred with Satire, Progressive Indian Small Plates, Playful Zine MenuWhat to Order: Khi Khi Picante, Dal Pakwan, Jalapeno Jack Kulcha, Sun Dried Tomato Kulcha, Tawa Meat, Karara Gulab JamunAward: Ranked #44 in India's Best Bars List 2026