Christmas is right around the corner and in case you didn’t get our cue, it’s also time for delicious, decadent cocktails! It is officially the season to don your trenchcoats, put together a cute Christmas outfit, and set to grab a Christmas special winter cocktail at these bars across major Indian cities. These bars are serving limited-time Christmas and winter menus with innovative cocktails and delicious bites to accompany these cocktails. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Monkey Bar is one of the pioneers of the gastropub scene in India. Today, it is successfully serving customers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. For the Christmas season, the bar is introducing its Jingle & Mingle Christmas menu for patrons. Prepare for a month-long celebration of the festive season, filled with crafted cocktails, festive events such as karaoke nights, as well as Christmas-special brunch, a Christmas-special Ball, and a DJ Night.
Availability: 5th December to 31st December
Location: Outlets in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru
Step into Sofitel Mumbai for an extraordinary Christmas celebration that promises to bring traditional Christmas festivities to Mumbai. The celebration will include a Gourmet Brunch featuring a curated selection of Christmas foods, a winter salad bar, and signature desserts. Then, there’s the Christmas Eve Dinner on 24th December, featuring a lineup of artisanal cocktails, seasonal creations, and a premium selection of wines and spirits. What’s also interesting is that guests can gift their loved ones with curated gifting hampers filled with gourmet favorites, handcrafted delights, and artisanal treats.
Availability: 14th December (Pre-Christmas Brunch); 24th December (Christmas Eve Dinner); 25th December (Christmas Day Brunch)
Location: Pondichéry Café, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Christmas at Sthamba Brewery is about to be bold, lively, loud, and totally unmissable. The brewery is rolling out its Christmas beer menu featuring a diverse roster including Snowman Cookie Stout, Rudolf’s Red Nose Cider, and Holy Mistletoe Lager. Each one of the brews has been specially curated for the Christmas season and promises to honor the tradition of the festival. Sthamba is the ultimate destination to hangout with friends if you’re looking for bars across India serving festive drinks!
Availability: All through December
Location: Sthamba Brewery, Versova, Mumbai
This Christmas, Harajuku Tokyo Cafe is about to give you all the Christmas feels from Tokyo Streets right in Mumbai. The cafe is rolling out a brand-new Christmas cocktail menu inspired by winter flavors and Japanese twists. Besides decadent Christmas cocktails, Harajuku will also have a Christmas Karaoke Carol Brunch where you can sing at the top of your lungs and savor delicious treats and drinks.
Availability: All throughout December (Cocktail menu); 19th December (Christmas Karaoke Carol Brunch)
Location: Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
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If you’re in Pune this Christmas, make sure to visit Pune’s Hilton Garden Inn. It is rolling out a Christmas cocktail menu that will feature decadent cocktails with a festive touch. Expect a wide range of cocktails across spirit categories, allowing you to choose from classics as well as Hilton’s exclusives. Along with it, expect a suitable tasting menu that includes Christmas-special foods.
Availability: Details to be revealed soon
Location: Hinjawadi - Wakad Rd, Hinjawadi, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad
JW Marriott Sahar in Mumbai has ushered in the holiday season with their special Christmas menu and Christmas-special events. The hotel will have its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on 5th December, where guests will be treated to a live choir performance and a treat of traditional snacks. They will also launch their hotel’s new Seasonal Cocktail Menu. Visit JW Marriott Sahar during the Christmas season to experience this culinary feast of flavors and the joyful Christmas spirit!
Availability: Details to be revealed soon
Location: JW Marriott, Andheri, Mumbai
Bangaloreans, prepare for Christmas at one of the city’s favorite wine dive bars. Wine In Progress (WIP) is setting the festive spirit high, quite literally, with its range of winter-special cocktails. These cocktails include curated drinks like Glühwein, Yuki no Hana (Snow Flower), and The Muffin Man. These special curations perfectly encapsulate the Christmas spirit, from a sherry cobbler to a gingerbread tribute. This winter, Bengaluru’s dive bar scene is about to be a lot cozier, lovelier, and festive.
Availability: 4th November onwards
Location: 105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru
Delhi’s award-winning Sidecar holds a place in the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars. For the Christmas season, the award-winning bar is serving Christmas special drinks. We’re talking about House Mulled Wine, House Toddy, Buttered Beer, Bee Juice, and others. Introduced as part of the ‘Winter Warmers’ lineup of Christmas-special cocktails, the bar will see an equally indulgent roster of dishes including Steamed Fish, Grilled Prawns, and others. Ready for a fulfilling, innovation-led, and equally comforting time at Sidecar this Christmas?
Availability: Details to be revealed soon
Location: M29, GK2, M Block Market, New Delhi
For our next bar serving delicious Christmas-special drinks, we are heading to India’s largest cocktail bar - Reservoir. The award-winning cocktail bar is rolling out its Christmas menu filled with delicious, cozy, and comforting Christmas flavors. We’re talking about soups, appetizers, entrees, and so much more! Reservoire will have a bastion of craft cocktails that marry global cuisines with Indian flavors. When are you planning to visit this cocktail bar?
Availability: N/A
Location: Outlets in Koramangala and Indiranagar
Agra’s Hotel Clarks Shiraz is here to make your Christmas even more special! The hotel is rolling out a specially curated Christmas cocktail menu, from innovative takes on beer cocktails to Christmas-twists on sangrias and martinis and more. The specially curated cocktail menu along with the special festive dinner on 24th December will be a refined celebration of flavor, finesse, holiday charm, and a touch of Christmas magic.
Availability: N/A
Location: Taj Rd, Agra Cantt, Idgah Colony, Agra
Here we reach the end of the ‘10 bars serving festive cocktails’ this Christmas season. These bars offer a mix of delicious Christmas special cocktails crafted to capture the joy of celebration and togetherness. Additionally, many restaurants and bars on this list are also rolling out special food menus that complement these festive drinks. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to rejoice in the Christmas spirit and set out on a bar-hopping adventure!
