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All work and no play making you tired ! loosen up a bit
up a bit. Take your tired mind and drive it down to a nice affluent lounge bar near you
The concept of lounge bars is not new to India but surely is catching up. Luxuriously designed these bars sport minimal furniture, styled lighting, great music, exotic cuisine, and of course, an entire range of drinks. Informal and cozy, here you can relax, bond with friends or just soak in the music.
Let us take you on a journey to some happening lounge and party places in the 4 metro cities of India.
Agni, Delhi
Located at the heart of Delhi, the park hotel is based on the five elements of nature. Agni (meaning fire) is based on energy and the life giving force of the element which can be felt in its aura. One cannot miss the orange tinged fire wall as you enter.
Famous for its service and ambience, the lounge is open till late hours of the morning. One can often find party hoppers concluding their nights here. Prominently in colors of the element, the design conveys the dynamism and the movement of fire, which can be calm, fierce, warm and hot. The low seating of black leather sofas and the tub chairs add to the smooth environment created. The music here is always a treat. They usually play house, hip hop, bollywood or retro and often let international Dj’s groove the party in their style.
Tarun Bhatia, of Agni, proudly claims “Agni has the longest bar counter in Delhi”. 35 foot long the bar ends at the dance floor soaked in amber lights. Multi cuisine in menu, you can enjoy a good platter of kebabs here.
All work and no play making you tired! Loosen up a bit. Take your tired mind and drive it down to a nice affluent lounge bar near you.
The concept of lounge bars is not new to India but surely is catching up. Luxuriously designed these bars sport minimal furniture, styled lighting, great music, exotic cuisine, and of course, an entire range of drinks. Informal and cozy, here you can relax, bond with friends or just soak in the music.
Let us take you on a journey to some happening lounge and party places in the 4 metro cities of India.
Agni, Delhi –
Located at the heart of Delhi, the park hotel is based on the five elements of nature. Agni (meaning fire) is based on energy and the life giving force of the element which can be felt in its aura. One cannot miss the orange tinged fire wall as you enter.
Famous for its service and ambience, the lounge is open till late hours of the morning. One can often find party hoppers concluding their nights here. Prominently in colors of the element, the design conveys the dynamism and the movement of fire, which can be calm, fierce, warm and hot. The low seating of black leather sofas and the tub chairs add to the smooth environment created. The music here is always a treat. They usually play house, hip hop, bollywood or retro and often let international Dj’s groove the party in their style.
Tarun Bhatia, of Agni, proudly claims “Agni has the longest bar counter in Delhi”. 35 foot long the bar ends at the dance floor soaked in amber lights. Multi cuisine in menu, you can enjoy a good platter of kebabs here.
The Bar recommends –
Cocktail – Mandala
Mock tail – Fire and ice
The Chef Recommends –
Veg – Roasted baby potatoes with gongura chutney
N.Veg – Tandoor roasted Australian lamb chops
Tarun Bhatia, captain of Agni, has some big plans. In the near future expect some great theme parties and international DJ’s sweeping you to the dance floor. Apart from the weekends you can try a Wednesday night here for some good crowd. Yes but make sure for all days you’re a couple or at least with a couple to get entry.
Poison, Mumbai –
For the party regulars in Mumbai, poison should not be a new name. With growing number of addicts to this place in its 2 and half years, poison is one of the most happening clubs in Mumbai. In fact to quote the operations head, Arup Saini “It is the only international club in Mumbai” The ambience of this place is industrial and yet classy. Designed to match the pace and taste of the city, the décor is marked by grey and green colors.
As you enter you walk down a graceful glass staircase which leads you to a new world of music and lights. Apart from the happening main club and its music mayhem, one can relax at the cozy purple lounge that plays a different tune through the night. Home to quite a few international DJ’s you can hear a different flavor of music each day. They play house, hip-hop, trance and bollywood. They serve some exotic appetizers and drinks.
The Bar Recommends -
Cocktail – Flaming Ferrari
Mock tail – Exotic Punch
The Chef Recommends –
Veg – Cheese stuffed Mushroom
N.Veg – Butter garlic prawns
Currently into renovation, the club opens again soon with added attractions. Look forward to some cool VIP parties with international artists in the near future. Don’t go knocking here on a Monday or Sunday for you will find the doors shut. But they claim Saturdays to be the most “poisonous”.
ShiSha, Kolkata –
The main highlight of a ShiSha is that it is a Hookah Bar. Recognized as the ultimate lounge experience, it is the most visited lounge in the city.
In its 5 years, says Sovan, manager ShiSha, the lounge has become the beacon of the who’s who of Kolkata. Apart from the 15 different flavors of hookah, this lounge is also famous for its varied cuisine and drinks. To add to the flavour of class, Shisha also has an interesting range of Cigars on display apart from almost all the kinds of Spirits one can dare to imagine. The wooden interiors and pastel shade walls coupled with soft lights create an intoxicating aura The first thing you notice in this mix of glass, steel and wood, is the Bar Counter with a huge showcase of alcoholic beverages. At ShiSha they say ‘name the spirit and we have it’. You may also bump into a few celebs here by the way, if they happen to be in Kolkata at that time.
DJ Girish has been churning out the music at Shisha since inception and has been the pioneer as far as music goes in the Kolkata clubbing circuit. They play RNB, Funky Progressive, House & Commercial House, Bollywood and freestyle music. The menu consists of asian munchies and the bar boasts of over 40 varieties of the finest malts.
The bar recommends –
Cocktail - Rude Cosmopolitan & Babylon Spice
Mock tail - Café con Leche
The Chef Recommends -
Veg - Veg. Pitta Sandwich with Hummus & Pan Tossed Mashroom
N.Veg - Kebab-e-Kohat & Irish Smoked Salmon
Be here on a Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but remember – couples only.
The Leather Bar, Chennai
The lounge is what its name is. With walls, floor, seating all in leather the lounge is also accessorized by glamorous artifacts and books on leather and fashion. The Leather Bar, in contrast to its hotels lobby, is Black, sexy and masculine. It reflects the regions pride in Leather, says sarah from the Leather LOUNGE.
Its impressive collection of beverage, ambience, service and music adds to its pride in the regional leather. The black floor blending into the olive suede walls pleases ones aesthetic sense. You want to relax in the comfortable looking seats and catch up with friends and colleagues. If the weather permits, you may also enjoy their outdoor terrace. The breeze from the sea and the dark night play magic when mixed with good company. The DJ in the private console overlooks the lobby and interweaves sound and images to create the right energy. He rolls for you some great lounge and world music.
Crowded with Socialites, industrialists, and the crème of India, they serve a commendable international menu.
The bar recommends –
Cocktail – Classic Cosmo & Mai Tai
Mock tail – Leather Bar surprise & Thirst Quencher
The Chef recommends –
Veg –Eastern Bites & Vegge Mezze
N.Veg – Chicken in thai style & Seafood Platter
The Leather Bar is very popular for its pick on the best International and National DJs/ gigs in the city/South India. Open through the week, their popular nights include Jalebee Cartel, Bandish Projeket, Vachaan Chinappa. Keep an eye out for the celeb parties to happen here soon. Oh and also for some salads and sandwich soaked in lounge music you can visit here for lunch as well (Monday to Friday).
As our journey ends here, we hope your visit to one of these lounge bars turns out to be just as we planned !
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