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Delhi »Nightlife And Entertainment
In the recent times Delhi has experienced a growing rage of pubs and
clubs that changes nightlife scenes in full swings. Weekdays are specially
for central restaurants and bars but in the weekends discos set the mood up.
Discos are of in various ranges, most of them are in top hotels, some
operates couples - only policies, some are only for women, men are not
allowed. The popular discos, if not all, are in the luxury hotels.
In terms of drinking, the five stars hotels all have plush and expensive
bars and opulent ambiance. The Patiala Peg in the Imperial hotel in
Connaught Place is one of the most happening places in Delhi. Other than
that Djinns at the Hyatt Regency often put on live music and Maurya Sheraton
has a dedicated jazz bar. Connaught Place houses some nice restaurants and
bars that serve really inexpensive beers. You want to enjoy some good rock
music while sipping your favorite drink, go for Mezz in New Friends colony
or Cafe Morrison in South Extension II.
Capital also boast excellent cultural fares. It is perhaps best after
Kolkata on the cultural ground. Round the year Delhi host range of indoor
and outdoor venues host performance of classical dance and regular classical
music concerts. The India International Centre is good place to catch art
exhibitions, lectures and films on all aspects. New Indian habitat Centre,
British Council and new Art and Theater Auditorium around India Gate are
famous for high standard drama in both Hindi and English medium. Capital
also fares well in terms of cineplexes and multiplexes.
Famous Bars And Discos
Blues
Snazzy bar cum restaurant at Connaught Place offers fantastic music in
terms of blues of jazz. The bar is specially good to experience wonderful
cocktails.
Dejam
Located at the busy lane of Paharganj have a wide screen TV and excellent
bar food and beer.
Park Baluchi
Located at the Deer Park, Hauz Khas Village offering a pleasant atmosphere,
great to hangout around after a hectic shopping.
Ghungroo
This posh disco is inside Mauryan Sheraton hotel. It's Delhi oldest western
style disco with an ambiance of 80s- a flashing dance floor and playlist of
the latest dance and trance. Dress code is " smart casual".
Someplace Else
Popular place to have inexpensive beer while DJ play request from
contemporary to age old popular tracks.
Rhodeo
Connaught Place. The place is particularly attractive because of it's
absolute Mexican ambiance, serving full range of drinks including tequila
slammers.
Famous Dance And Drama Centers
Dance Of India
Parsi Anjuman Hall. Bahdur Shah Jafar Marg. Famous for excellent folk,
classical and tribal dance.
Habitat World
Indian Habitat Centre is in Lodhi Road. Popular venues for talks and
lectures as well as dance and drama.
Indian International Centre
Lodhi Estate. Features daily films, lectures, dance and music performance.
Sangeet Natak Academy
Delhi's premier performance arts institute.
Triveni Kala Sangam
Located on 205 Tansen Marg, famous for dance shows and painting exhibition.
Famous Cultural Centers And Libraries
British Council
Kasturba Gandhi Marg. A good library plus a platform for talks, film shows
and concerts.
Lalit Kala Galleries
This gallery boasting extensive collection of paintings, sculptures,
frescoes and drawing. Also host films and seminar. Rabindra Bhawan, Feroz
Shah Road.
Sahitya Academy
An excellent library fully dedicated to Indian literature located at
Rabindra Bhwan, Feroz Shah Road.
