Delhi boasts of many trendy hip bars intent on experimenting with their conceptual decors to generate a rambunctious vibe. The loud boisterous crowd of the city welcomes new addition and like to dabble in different themes each night to spice up their nightlife. Any good bar that is easy on pockets and yet gives an insta-worthy background is a popular choice. ‘IKKA – The Ace Bar’ is the recent addition to a long list of such sought after bars but stands apart for its striking décor and a likeable crowd-pleasing menu. The bar is tucked into the pub-infested lanes of Vishal Enclave in Rajouri Garden and thrives in the trendy set up with its eccentricity and exclusivity. IKKA kick-starts the night on an ideal note with perky live music and hoot-worthy sports screening to keep their punters busy.

No nightspot is declared a success without an exciting bar menu that boasts of booze labels from all over the world and a section of heady signature concoctions to lend that buzz. IKKA has all that and more. Marry their drinks with few salty selections of your own. Pick anything from Continental, North Indian, Chinese and Italian variety to accompany your chosen poison. Nibble on, vada pav, peshawari paneer tikka, IKKA fried tandoori wings, Thai chicken satay, mushroom galouti, caramelized pork ribs, prawn tempura, bruschetta, crunchy lollipop, butter chicken spring rolls and dahi ke kebab with green apple. Follow the first course with something substantial such as, grilled Portuguese chicken burger, mushroom ragout, roast chicken pizza, Sri Lankan lamb curry, Awadhi shahi panner, Mongolian chicken, veg biryani, machijhol, tawa veg, farm house pizza and black bean sauce chicken.

Dessert buffs may find comfort in their final sweet section that entails, ice cream bundiyanas, tiramisu, gulab jamun with vanilla, sizzling brownie and banoffee pie. IKKA deserves to be enjoyed in late hours when the whole place comes alive in bright cheerful lights. Their indoor dining area is designed like a cave, a favourite of private dinner parties and families but the youth head straight-away to their terrace section, which reminds one of Sci-Fi themes. The décor in both sections are kept modern and stylish but colourful LED lights play a huge role into glamourizing the place. The ambience is casual and lounge like, ideal setting for a popular trendy bar. IKKA – The Ace Bar is light on pockets, something of a plus.