Sidecar has the honour of being voted India’s no. 1 bar in three out of the four editions of 30BestBarsIndia. This intimate, two-story establishment in New Delhi offers a unique journey from day to night, designed to cater to varied tastes and moods.
On the first floor, Sidecar invites you to unwind in a relaxed day space where you can browse, read, and purchase a curated selection of books from Hachette. This literary haven seamlessly blends with Sidecar’s ethos of celebrating local talent and sustainable practices. The bar’s collaboration with indigenous coffee roasters, Subko, adds an exciting dimension with artisanal coffee offerings and a coveted cacao program, perfect for pairing with your favorite book.
Ascending to the second floor, you encounter the heart of Sidecar—the stunning bar that dominates the main wall. This space is a haven for cocktail enthusiasts, showcasing an impressive array of exciting ingredients and innovative concoctions. From classic and seasonal signature cocktails to zero-proof and low-proof options, the bar caters to a wide spectrum of preferences. The “Whatever You Say” concept, inspired by their sister concern, Cocktails & Dreams, Speakeasy, invites guests to explore personalized drinks crafted with precision.
Sidecar’s bar team takes pride in their artisanal approach, crafting most of their flavor extractions in-house, including bitters, syrups, grogs, and tinctures. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that every cocktail is a masterpiece, reflecting the bar’s commitment to producing some of the finest craft cocktails in the country.
Arq – The Essence, is Sidecar’s 4th iteration of their annual cocktail menu. Arq is the essence of time. Of letting a scent transport us to a moment and pausing in it. More ethereal than all other senses, scent has the power to unlock emotions by tapping into our collective memories – the perfume of raat ki rani in summertime, the smell of incense lit in the evening, the fragrance of chai being boiled street side, and the scent of first rain falling on muddy grounds. Arq attempts to bottle that familiar rush through cocktails that showcase the uniqueness of India.
