Pubbing has become a phenomenon in Delhi NCR. Weekends are spent tucked into bars, enjoying the nightlife of the city with posse of friends. Lately, Delhi has been swarming with newly opened pubs attracting the tipplers with their out-of-the-box concepts and outrageous menus. If you have been wanting to tap into the night scene of Delhi then you have come to the right place. Let’s kick off your night with an old-fashioned watering hole, nestled in the northern hemisphere of the city called ’87 Bar & Restaurant’. This restro bar draws a more selective crowd, people who are looking to step away from the bright lights and want to enjoy their drinks in peace. Situated at Premier Inn, District Centre, Shalimar Bagh in New Delhi, 87 Bar is a pleasant surprise.

While you have been hoping for a compact finger food menu, 87 Bar & Restaurant redeems your palate with a menu brimming with assorted flavours and a juxtaposition of worldly cuisines. With a liberal inclusion of North Indian dishes, you will see a smattering of Italian and Asian dishes as well. Being a restro bar, 87 Bar & Restaurant take it’s position very seriously by coming up with an impressive bar selection that pairs the food perfectly. Definitely look into their cocktails. This place also serves Costa Coffee to those who don’t have inclination to drink. Whet your appetite with munchies like, chilli paneer, hara bhara kebab, honey chilli potatoes and Caesar salad. For a more substantial fare give a shot to the restaurant’s white sauce pasta. Regulars get their curry fix with butter chicken, dal tadka, to be paired off with a flaky laccha paratha.

Service is quite good. Staff is prompt, friendly and attuned to your needs. Find room for one more drink before you leave. Prices are a little on the heavy side, justified by it’s hotel location. When you look at the décor, you will not find anything striking about it. In comparison to the trendy hopping nightspots, 87 Bar & Restaurant is elegant yet dated. Use of dark wood on the bar, floor and pillars, give the restro-bar an earthy, welcoming appeal. Soft ambient lighting is added to infuse coziness to the scene. Furniture is sturdy and wooden-toned. It’s a nice quiet place to hang out with someone special.

Keywords: Restro Bar, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, Medium Pricey, North Indian, Nightlife, Trendy.

Summary: 87 Bar & Restaurant is an amalgamation of comfort and class. The elegant, old-fashioned appeal of this quiet restro-bar draws tipplers seeking a reprieve from the bright city lights. Tucked in Shalimar Bagh in Delhi, 87 Bar & Restaurant interests one with a global approach on both it’s menus.