30BestBarsIndia Reveals 2024’s Top 50 Shortlisted Must-Visit Bars In India; Check It Here!

The highly anticipated reveal of the “30BestBarsIndia” for 2024 is on the horizon, and in the lead-up, they’ve just released an exclusive shortlist of the Top 50 Bars across India. Over 270 bar enthusiasts, cocktail experts, and hospitality professionals were polled to create this esteemed list. The final Top 30 will be unveiled in a grand ceremony in Goa on January 13, 2025.

India’s Top 50 Bars Shortlist For 2024

 

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The Top 50 Bars list this year showcases bars that are simply unique, reflecting the latest in India’s cocktail culture. From the resurgence of timeless classics to creative zero-proof offerings and eco-conscious practices, these bars offer immersive experiences. Indian bartenders are now celebrated on the global stage, and with 21 fresh entries in the Top 50, there’s no better time to celebrate India’s thriving cocktail scene.

Top 50 Bars In India For 2024 (Alphabetical List)

1. AER Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai*
2. Aidu, Hyderabad*
3. AM PM, Kolkata*
4. Americano, Mumbai
5. Bandra Born, Mumbai*
6. Beno, Goa*
7. Bob’s Bar, Indiranagar, Bangalore
8. Cirqa 1960, Mumbai*
9. Cobbler & Crew, Pune
10. Cocktails & Dreams, Gurgaon
11. Comorin, Gurgaon
12. Copitas, Four Seasons Hotel, Bangalore
13. Ekaa, Mumbai
14. Elephant & Co., Goa
15. For The Record – Vinyl Bar, Goa
16. Grumps, Goa*
17. Hideaway, Goa
18. HOME, New Delhi
19. Hoots’, New Delhi
20. Hosa, Goa
21. Khi Khi, New Delhi*
22. Lair, New Delhi
23. Little Bit Sober, Kolkata*
24. Masque, Mumbai
25. Mehico, Kolkata*
26. Muro, Bangalore*
27. Native Cocktail Room, Jaipur
28. O Pedro, Mumbai
29. Olive Bar & Kitchen, Qutub, New Delhi*
30. Olterra, Kolkata
31. Pablo’s, Goa
32. Papa’s, Mumbai*
33. PCO, Mumbai
34. PCO, New Delhi
35. Petisco, Goa*
36. Rick’s, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
37. Room One, Goa*
38. RÜ, Hyderabad*
39. Shad Skye, Shillong*
40. Sidecar, New Delhi
41. Slink & Bardot, Mumbai
42. Slow Tide, Goa
43. Soka, Bangalore*
44. Spirit Forward, Bangalore*
45. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai
46. The Johri & Sons, The Johri, Jaipur*
47. The Library Bar, The Leela Palace, New Delhi
48. The Second House, Goa*
49. Whisky Samba, Gurgaon
50. ZLB 23, The Leela Palace, Bangalore

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Cocktail Culture At Its Finest

The Top 50 Bars span across nine cities, each offering unique flavours, vibes, and experiences. Mumbai and Goa are the clear frontrunners, each with 11 bars making the cut. New Delhi follows closely with 9 bars, with iconic venues such as PCO and HOME setting trends in mixology. Bangalore also shines with 6 standout bars, such as Muro and Spirit Forward, reflecting the city’s growing cocktail culture. 

Other cities making waves include Kolkata with bars like Olterra and Little Bit Sober, Hyderabad, a rising hub for cocktails with RÜ and Aidu, and Shillong, which proudly hosts Shad Skye. Each city on this list reflects India’s thriving bar culture, blending tradition with modernity to deliver experiences that keep patrons coming back for more.

Cover Image Courtesy: Ekaa Mumbai/Instagram and Grumps Goa/Instagram