There are few places in Delhi that are the godfathers of nightlife. Agni at The Park, Connaught place, Delhi is a decade old nightclub that have introduced the lounge concept to the society at that time. The bar is designed on the model of London’s Met bar that is still such a rage. Agni has managed to hold onto to the throne and is still very much a popular option of Delhi’s night life scene. Agni is a hopping bar that draws crowd in hordes. Swanky design with sleek sofas running around the room with lots of stools to gather around the small tables carrying your drinks. Agni reformed The Park when it first opened doors years back. It transformed the popularity of the hotel by taking it to new heights. Agni is an ideal place to have a great time with your friends on weekend nights. A swinging bar with thumping music Agni is known for the delicious concoctions created by its mixologists.
Agni shares the kitchen with Fire, The Park’s highly acclaimed indian restaurant so expect some fine starters as the result. Agni’s menu hosts finger food and Italian fare that usually works in the bars like these. The well-executed appetizers like ajwaini paneer tikka, cigara boregi, three pepper chilli paneer, tangy prawns salt & pepper, shrimp popia rolls, gilafi seekh kebab, chimichurri fish sticks, boti kebab, BBQ sausages, chicken shawarma, pudina dahi ki tikki, muddles nachos and Vietnamese spring rolls increases the menu’s worth with each bite. The munchers are ideal with the house drinks as they increase the flavour. The pizzas have a whole range of toppings available like spicy seafood, ham & rocket leaves, Quattro formaggio, forest mushrooms, chicken tikka & mint and pepperoni. The pastas are freshly made with its share of classic sauces. The classic romano is stunning.
Being decade old Agni has earned its fair share of regulars over the years. The staff of the bar recognizes them and knows them by name. But even for a first timer you will not feel neglected. The service is praiseworthy. Agni is as expected on the expensive side. Be ready to shell some moolah when you step here. The drinks, ambience and food more than makes up for it. Put the bar on your must visit nightclubs in Delhi right now and you will not be disappointed.
- When Agni opened, the concept of a lounge was largely unknown in Delhi but though its original model was London’s Met Bar, it’s more a nightclub than a hotel bar these days
- It’s not the ideal place for a business meeting, so only go if you like music and want to have fun
- Agni shares a kitchen with Fire, the Park’s highly-regarded Indian restaurant, so the snacks can be outstanding