When you talk about Nehru Place, all you think about is it’s superb techno hub and port of call for designer fabrics. Lately, this locality has gained a little bit of trendier sheen with the influx of several gastropubs opening their doors to this area, bringing in the fashionable crowd. Our focus today is not those modern youthful drinking joints but an older one that has been part of Nehru Place party circuit for a while now. We are talking about ‘Lounge & Bar’, an old-fashioned, classy drinking joint housed in the solid sprawling hotel standing proud at the corner of Nehru Place. For executives entertaining in this area, Lounge & Bar is an obvious choice as venue. The lounge is ensconced firmly at Eros Hotel, American Plaza, Nehru Place, New Delhi.
One goes to Lounge & Bar expecting a certain standard. After all, it is part of a luxurious five star hotel. The menu served here is sophisticated and expansive. From wines to beers, it covers every kind of alcohol in between. Wine connoisseurs will be dazzled by their collection of wine labels gathered from all over the world. If your intention is to laze around for hours, talking and drinking then browse through their cocktail section. A fruity array of sangrias and potent margaritas awaits you. The splendid finger food menu accompanying the booze will suit every kind of palate. It overflows with an abundance of appetizers matching the drinks perfectly. Munch onto, chicken pot stickers, bruschetta, golden fried prawns, falafel with tahina dip, lamb seekh kebab, fish n chips, tandoori paneer tikka, shish taouk and vegetable spring rolls.
Go for a mezze platter or a kebab platter to share with your friends. It would be more economical. Kill some time by lingering over your dessert. Chocolate degustation or a selection of ice creams has our vote. On weekends, they organize live music performances. Lounge & Bar is an expensive place, courtesy to it’s posh location. Interiors of Lounge & Bar are a tad old-fashioned and has a timeless quality to it. It transports you back to the 20th century with heavy curtains, marbled floors, vintage lamps, dark red cushioned furniture and antique cabinets. The mood remains elegant here, which is suitable to those with professional expectations. Sit outside to enjoy
- On weekends they hosts live music performances
- The ‘Tandoori Jhinga’, ‘Kebab Bento’ and ‘Tandoori Paneer Tikka’ are good accompaniments with your drinks
- Do try their innovative in-house cocktails such as ‘Blueberry Gin Chin’ or ‘Happily Ever After’
