India's 30 Best Bars For 2023 Revealed: Check the full list

Thirsty for the best cocktails India has to offer? Look no further! India's 30 Best Bars have revealed their 2023 winners, with Sidecar in New Delhi taking the top spot. Discover the full list of award-winning bars, from hidden speakeasies to luxurious hotel lounges, and find your next perfect pour.

Jan 17, 2024 - 13:12
Jan 17, 2024 - 13:13
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India's 30 Best Bars For 2023 Revealed: Check the full list

India's 30 Best Bars, a highly respected ranking organization, recently held its awards ceremony for 2023, announcing the top bars and bartenders across the country.

Held in Goa on January 15, 2024, the ceremony saw Sidecar in New Delhi claim the coveted title of best bar in India. Cobbler & Crew in Pune and Lair in New Delhi came in at a close second and third, respectively.

Beyond its overall win, Sidecar also snagged the award for best cocktail menu. Cobbler & Crew, meanwhile, took home both the "Highest New Entry" and "Best Bar Team" awards. Additionally, Aashi Bhatnagar from their team was crowned the Best Bartender for 2023.

Other notable winners included Toit in Bangalore, named the "Best Microbrewery Or Taproom," and both ZLB23 at The Leela Palace, Bangalore and Copitas at The Four Seasons Hotel, Bangalore, jointly awarded the "Best Hotel Bars" title. ZLB23 also won the "Best Bar Design" award. Comorin in Gurgaon was crowned the "Best Restaurant Bar," while the Polo Lounge at Hyatt Regency Delhi won the title of the "Best Timeless Bar."

The winners were chosen through a comprehensive poll involving over 250 bar enthusiasts, beverage influencers, and industry experts, according to the official site.

Here's the complete list of the top 30 bars:

  1. Sidecar - New Delhi
  2. Cobbler & Crew - Pune
  3. Lair - New Delhi
  4. Copitas - Four Seasons Hotel, Bangalore
  5. Hideaway - Goa
  6. ZLB23 - The Leela Palace, Bangalore
  7. The Bombay Canteen - Mumbai
  8. HOME - New Delhi
  9. Masque - Mumbai
  10. Slink & Bardot - Mumbai
  11. Comorin - Gurgaon
  12. PCO - New Delhi
  13. Hoots' - New Delhi
  14. Americano - Mumbai
  15. Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy - Gurgaon
  16. PCO - Mumbai
  17. Slow Tide - Goa
  18. The Bar - The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
  19. Whisky Samba - Gurgaon
  20. Bob's Bar - Bangalore
  21. Native Cocktail Room - Jaipur
  22. O Pedro - Mumbai
  23. Olterra - Kolkata
  24. Windmills - Bangalore
  25. Pablo's - Goa
  26. Joseph Bar - Goa
  27. Ekaa - Mumbai
  28. The Library Bar - The Leela Palace, New Delhi
  29. TOIT - Bangalore
  30. For The Record: Vinyl Bar - Goa

Congratulations to all the winners and cheers to another year of exceptional Indian bartending!

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