Anyone who wants to party in New Delhi will find the scene quite eclectic and simply crawling with pubs and lounges. Different themes, different moods are captured here and every patron is given a vast scope of scenes to choose from. If you want your pick, try going to Rajouri Garden area, especially Vishal Enclave, which has turned into a major hub for trendy eateries. Tucked amongst the snazzy fashionable line of restaurants in Vishal Enclave is ‘Marine Drivve’. This happening good-looking lounge is a marvelous space to take your friends to for a Saturday night prowl. Grab a few drinks, listen to some perky music, and enjoy the cool hip vibe of this place. Marine Drivve is one of those pocket-friendly bars. A fact that elevates its charms considerably.
USP of Marine Drivve is not only in its hip vibe but in its affordable quality too, which is why tipplers keep the place always busy. The throng comes in hoping for a great time, which they get in spades. Before kick starting the evening, a round of shots is a good idea. It will give that happy buzz and then follow it up with whatever moves you, gin, whisky, rum, beer, vodka, wines. Marine Drivve has it all. Girls, get an instant pick me up with the bar’s signature cocktail. Few nibbles from their North Indian, Continental and Chinese menu won’t go amiss. The menu may be appetizer heavy but there is a lovely selection of mains as well. Bheyn kofta curry, charmoula sole, kung pao chicken, Turkish lamb pizza, classic bunny chow, lucknawi dum ki nalli, chargrilled vegetables on potato roesti and texas mutton burger will do very nicely.
Those coming in for a quick bite can opt for Marine Drivve’s set lunch meal tiffin. Spoil your sweet tooth silly by feasting on their scrumptious desserts. Polish off a plate of, classic banana split or nitrogen shahi tukda or Italian melting chocolate torte or honey almond pudding cake with toffee cream. On most weekends live bands perform. That is the best time to go to Marine Drivve. The lounge is named after Mumbai’s famous Marine Drive and it’s that element the bar tries to project through its interiors. Use of sea blue perks up an otherwise ordinary space comprising of industrial ceiling, exposed brick walls and stylish informal furnishings.
- The restaurant is spread over two levels, with outdoor seating available on both levels
- The bar is sprawling and is an interior highlight
- Giant television screens beaming the latest music videos are a major draw