India's 30 Best Bars For 2024 Revealed: This Delhi Bar Has Topped The List

India's 30 Best Bars, a homegrown platform, held its annual awards ceremony on January 13, 2025. Its much-awaited rankings for the top bars in the country were announced and accolades were bestowed on establishments across the country. This year's list "celebrates bars pushing boundaries, embracing sustainability, and creating unforgettable experiences across India," the platform declared on its Instagram handle. It also revealed that the names have been selected by a jury of more than 270 bar enthusiasts, cocktail experts, and industry insiders.

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The list of India's 30 Best Bars for 2024 was topped by Lair in New Delhi. It was followed by Bar Spirit Forward and Soka - both located in Bengaluru. Sidecar in New Delhi, which topped last year's list, was ranked 4th. Hideaway in Goa occupied the 5th position. The Instagram announcement for the top bar read, "Nestled in Vasant Vihar, Lair combines the allure of a speakeasy with modern sophistication. The bar menu steals the show with its signature creations like the Nagpur Valley, blending vodka, Nagpur liquor, aloe vera, and honey, and The Queen, a floral gin-based cocktail featuring mogra, grapefruit, and marigold. Beyond the drinks, Lair's pan-Asian-inspired menu offers delights like Miso Glazed Pork Belly and Truffle Edamame Dumplings, making it a destination for food and cocktail lovers alike. The intimate ambience, highlighted by chic interiors and warm lighting, ensures a cosy yet upscale experience perfect for an indulgent night out."

Check out the complete list of winners below:

Here Are India's 30 Best Bars For 2024:

1. Lair, New Delhi
2. Bar Spirit Forward, Bengaluru
3. Soka, Bengaluru
4. Sidecar, New Delhi
5. Hideaway, Goa
6. ZLB 23, Bengaluru
7. Cobbler & Crew, Pune
8. Americano, Mumbai
9. PCO, New Delhi
10. Home, New Delhi
11. Slow Tide, Goa
12. Copitas, Bengaluru
13. Comorin, Gurgaon
14. The Library Bar, New Delhi
15. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai
16. Muro, Bengaluru
17. Aer Mumbai, Mumbai
18. Hoots', New Delhi
19. Ekaa, Mumbai
20. Slink & Bardot, Mumbai
21. Grumps, Goa
22. AM PM, Kolkata
23. Room One, Goa
24. Bandra Born, Mumbai
25. Native Cocktail Room, Jaipur
26. Ru, Hyderabad
27. Masque, Mumbai
28. PCO, Mumbai
29. Cocktails & Dreams, Gurgaon
30. Petisco, Goa

The platform also ranked bars from 31 to 50, which are part of the "extended list." Here are the names:

31. Pablo's, Goa

32. Khi Khi, New Delhi

33. The Johri & Sons, The Johri, Jaipur

34. For the Record - Vinyl Bar, Goa

35. Little Bar Sober, Kolkata

36. Bob's Bar, Bangalore

37. Mehico, Kolkata

38. Beno, Goa

39. Cirqa 1960, Mumbai

40. The Second House, Goa

41. O Pedro, Mumbai

42. Papa's, Mumbai

43. Olterra, Kolkata

44. Aidu, Hyderabad

45. Hosa, Goa

46. Olive Bar & Kitchen, Qutub, New Delhi

47. Rick's, Taj Mahal, New Delhi

48. Shad Skye, Shillong

49. Elephant & Co, Goa

50. Whisky Samba, Gurgaon

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