Delhi Nightlife

Though technically in the outskirts of the city, this three-floor nightclub still attracts plenty of Delhi’s young and restless. International DJs spin everything from R&B to trance, along with some pop tunes for good measure.

It’s the citrus-hued wall paneling, glass bar, and audaciously mod chairs that make this funky lounge particularly buzz-worthy among expats and young professionals.

Flip through a rolodex of New Delhi’s celebrities, socialites, fashionistas, and politicians and you’ve got a pulse on the elite crowd here. Quilted leather chairs, vintage portraits, and a stained-glass roof make for an inviting ambience.

This stylish, Moroccan-inspired bar (named for the watering hole in Casablanca) at the Taj Mahal hotel is the perfect place to sip the perfect martini – start with the guava berry variety.

This lively bar with hardwood floors and exposed brick walls transforms into a dance den at the stroke of midnight, when revelers of all ages (we even spotted some jacket-and-tie-wearing businessmen) come to play.

Billing itself as the “place to unwind and rediscover yourself,” this laid-back lounge may be just what the doctor ordered for out-of-towners who need a break from the frenzied pace of New Delhi. Order a hookah, nibble on some mezze, and stay awhile.