Salt Lake & Rajarhat

Afraa – A lounge bar with great dining City Centre Salt Lake, G Block Sector I, 6th & 7th Floor, Ph: 9748031000 Timings: 12 - 11 pm

Bakstage – The Wine Room food menu during Happy Hour must be tried EN 1, Sector 5, Salt Lake. Ph: +91 9874448334; +91 9830552117 Hours: 12 noon – 1 am

The Bar – A modern-style bar with live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Hyatt Regency, JA-1 Sector III, Salt Lake Ph: 23351234. Timings: 6pm - 11.45pm

Country Roads – A microbrewery 2nd Floor, The Galleria, Near Home Town, Rajarhat New Town. Ph: 033 30991310 Hours: 12 Noon to 12 Midnight

First Innings – A cosy get-away from the city’s madness The Stadel, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Gate no # 3, Salt Lake Stadium Ph : 23357220 / 9874426755

Heka – Get a taste of Egypt in Kolkata The Stadel, 8:00 p.m. onwards except Mon Timings: 12:00 noon - 11.30pm

Kaafila - The classic cocktails accompanied by Afghani food is a rare combo 3rd Floor, Block B, City Centre 1, Sector 1, Salt Lake, Sector 1, Salt Lake. Ph: 033 30990249 12.30 pm – 3.15 pm, 7 pm– 10.30 pm

Library- a cool place to be, an intimate bar serving the best collection of wine and spirits. De Sovrani, DD – 21, Salt Lake, Sector 1 Ph: 66043000/9674729166.

Maaya – Dance the night away to the latest tunes, or sit down and enjoy the view Swissôtel Kolkata Neotia Vista, City Centre New Town, Action Area 2D, Plot No. 11/5 New Town, Rajarhat, Ph: 6626 6666 Timimgs: 6pm to 12 midnight

Mirage, Pub & Poolside lounge – A great indoors/outdoors feel @ Club Stadel, The Stadel, Gate # 3, Salt Lake Stadium Ph: 23357220 / 9874426755

Opium – A good place to hang out after office hours J2, Near Infinity Tower, Block GP, Bidhan Nagar, Sector 5, Salt Lake. Ph: 033 23577641 Hours: 11:30 AM to 11 PM

Pour House – The hookah, food, ambience, music are well worth the trip 1st Floor, Plot L1, Meghatherm Tower, Block GP, Near RDB Cinema, Sector 5, Salt Lake. Ph: 033 30990224. Hours: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Riverfront

Anchorage Tavern & Lounge – A lounge on the river Ganges that makes for a unique experience Floatel, 9/10 Kolkata Jetty, Strand Rd Ph: 9830022757, Timings: 3 - 11 pm

Park Street & Surrounding Areas

Aaira – Great Hilsa and service The Myx, 1st Floor, 20G, Near Loreto House, Park Street Area. Ph: 033 30990391 Timings: 12 noon – 3.30 pm. 7pm – 11.30 pm

Aqua – Sit outside by the majestic colors of the pool, sipping international cocktails The Park, 17 Park St, Ph: 22493121/9000 Timings: Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun 12pm-12 midnight. Wed/Fri/Sat: 7pm-12 midnight

The Big Ben – An English pub with live music and a pool table New Kenilworth Hotel, 1& 2, Little Russel St, Ph: 22823939/40 Timings: 11am-11.30pm.

Blue And Beyond – The roof-top restaurant with open-air seating is a draw Hotel Lindsay, Hotel Lindsay, 8A & 8B, Lindsay Street, New Market Area Ph: 033 30990444 Hours: 12 noon – 11 pm

Cheers - The Bar – The kebabs are sublime The Astor, 15 Shakespeare Sarani, Ph: 2282 9950 Timings: 12 pm - 1130 pm, Open all days

The Chowringhee Bar – An old classic in every sense, with live jazz music and pool tables The Oberoi Grand, 15 J L Nehru Road Ph: 22492323. Timings: 11 am-11.30pm

Ego – The atmosphere and the lobster lounge bar really set this place apart from others The Peerless Inn, 12 J.L. Nehru Road Ph: 22280301. Timings: 11am - 11 pm

The Fire and Ice Pizzeria – The best pizzas in town Ground Floor, Kanak Building, 41, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, (Russel Street), Kol. Ph: 033 30990480. Hours; 12 noon – 12 midnight.

The Factory Outlet – Botht he cocktails and their food are highly recommended 5th Floor, Westside Building, Block D, 22, Camac Street, Kol. Ph: 033 22811313 Hours: 12 noon - 12 midnight

Gabbar's Bar & Kitchen – Extremely popular joint with quirky cocktails 11/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Russel Street, Kolkata. Ph: 033 40602507; +91 9007500100 Hours: 12.30 pm – 4 pm; 5pm – 11.30pm

The Great Booze Story- Known for its good ambience, service, music and food 11/1, Sarat Bose Road, Elgin, Kolkata. Ph: +91 9163177771 Hours: 1pm – 12 midnight; Fri n St: 1pm – 2am

Imperial Lounge – A private lounge and dining experience The HHI, 235/1 A.J.C. Bose Road, Ph: 22802323/22830505 Timings: 7.00am - 10.00pm. Open all days

INFERNO – The lounge bar is unique with glass panels separating bar & swimming pool Park Prime Kolkata (formerly Chrome Hotel) 226 A.J.C. Bose Road. Ph : 3096 3096 Timings: 7.30PM – 12 Midnight (Tue closed)

Hakuna Matata – One of the better restaurants on Park Street Ground Floor, 12D, Park Street, Park Street Area, Kolkata. Ph: 033 65556066 033 22650994. Hours: 12 noon- 11 pm

Nostradamus - Stunning drinks makes this bar a hot night spot Fortune Select Loudon, 21B, Dr. U.N. Bramachari St, Kolkata-16, Ph: 39884422 Timings: 11am to 11.30pm

Olypub – Great steaks and inexpensive drinks 21, Park Street, Park Street Area. Ph:033 64520472 Hours: 11 am – 11 pm

Peter Cat – known for their chelo kebabs to accompany their drinks 18A, Park Street, Park Street Area, Kolkata. Ph: 033 22298841 Hours: 11 am – 11.15 pm

Plush - Lounge & Bar - Temporarily closed for renovation The Astor, 15 Shakespeare Sarani, Ph: 2282 9950 Timings: 4pm - 12am; Fri/Sat - 4pm - 2am, Monday Closed

Roxy – This swinging-60s themed cocktail bar has a host of canapés The Park, 17 Park Street, Ph: 22493121/9000 Timings: Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun 6pm - 12 midnight; Wed/Fri/Sat 6pm - 4am.

Someplace Else – Live music by Kolkata’s top bands is the real draw The Park, 17 Park St, Ph: 22493121/9000 Timings: Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun 6pm - 12 midnight; Wed/Fri/Sat 4pm - 11.30pm.

Tantra – Energetic dance and trance music The Park, 17 Park St, Ph: 22493121/9000. Timings: Wed/Fri/Sat 7pm - 1.45am; Tue/Thu/Sun 7.30 - 11.30pm

The Tavern – Old-world charm with affordable drinks 17B Park Street. Ph: 22298947/7825 Timings: 5pm - 11:30pm.

Trincas – This little resto-bar on Park St. still manages to draw in crowds 17B Park Street. Ph: 22297825 Timings: 12 noon - 11:30pm.

Underground & The Onyx – Where Bollywood tunes attract the crowd The HHI, 235/1 A.J.C. Bose Road, Ph: 22802323/22830505 Timings: 7.30pm - 12.00am (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun); 7.30pm - 2.00am (Wed/Fri/Sat).

Virgose – Rainbow-hued lights give this nightclub a unique atmosphere The HHI, 235/1 A.J.C. Bose Road Timings: 7.30pm - 12.00am (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun); 7.30pm - 2.00am (Wed/Fri/Sat).

Bye Pass

Beer Republic – A Microbrewery 89C, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani, Near Swabhumi, Kankurgachi. Ph: Phone number 033 30990236 Hours: 12 noon – 2 am

Chapter 2 – A vintage feel 4th Floor, Mani Square Mall, 164/1, E.M. Bypass Kankurgachi, Kankurgachi, Kolkata. Ph: 033 30991382. Hours: 12.3- pm – 11:00 pm

Golden Joy – Well priced, wholesome Chinese food 50/1, Matheswartala Tala Road, Near Gobinda Khatick P.O., Kol. Ph: 033 65350880 +91 9051870888. Hours: 12 noon – 11 pm

West View Bar & Grill – A great place to customize your food choices on the grill ITC Sonar, 1 JBS Haldene Av, Ph: 23454545. Timings: Wed: 7pm - 11.30pm

South Kolkata

Mumbai Local – A quirkily decorated vegetarian restaurant with good food 19, Ballygunge Park Road, Near Quest Mall, Ballygunge. Ph: 033 30990218. Hours: 12.30pm – 4pm ; 7:00 pm – 11.30 pm

The Corner Courtyard – Excellent continental food to accompany your drinks 92B, Sarat Bose Road, Near Hazra. Ph: 033 30990368. Hours: 8 AM to 12 Midnight

Junction Bar – High-end drinks, old-world charm mixed with flair bartenders and Ramyun cuisine Taj Bengal, 34B Belvedere Road, Alipore, Ph: 22233939 Timings: 11:30am - 11pm

Klink – The enigmatic new party orbit - high energy western music with celebrity DJs Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge, 17 Garcha, 1st Lane, Ph: 40409999 Timings: 11:00 am to 11:45 pm

Mirch Masala Restaurant & Bar – This Bollywood themed restaurant is a favorite of the locals 49/2, Gariahat Road, Near Pantaloons, Gariahat, Kolkata. Ph: +91 9830669233; 033 24618900 Hours: 12 Noon to 3 PM, 7 PM to 10:30 PM

Smoke Shack – A roof-top open bar is the draw Park Plaza, 17, Garcha Road, Ballygunge. Ph: 033 30859080 Hours: 4pm – 11.45 pm

The Wall - Good South East Asian Cuisine 31, Dr. Sarat Banerjee Road, Near Russa Telephone Exchange, Kol. Ph: 033 24649041; 033 24640280 Hours: 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm – 7 pm – 10.45 pm

What’s Up – A roof-top restaurant with good food 122A, Southern Avenue, Kolkata. Ph: 033 30859105 Hours: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Howrah

Neptune – Great bar at Fortune Park Panchwati Kona Expressway, Howrah-711403, Ph: 39884444, 39878108 Timings: 11:00 am - 11.30pm

Malls of Kolkata

Benjarong – Helpful staff and good food 3rd Floor, South City Mall, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata. Hours: 12pm – 3 pm; 7 pm – 11 pm

Bombay Brasserie - Enjoy your drinks with their kebabs 5th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata. Ph: 033 30990531 Timings: 12 noon – 3.30 pm; 7 – 11.30 pm

Cafe Mezzuna – Buzzing Bar for Gen Y with tasty appetizers Forum Mall, 4th Floor, 10/3, Elgin Road, Ph: 033 30991261 Timings: 12 noon – 11 pm

Chili’s Grill and Bar - Best value for money South City Mall, 2nd Floor, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Ph: 033 30990115 Timings: 12 noon - 11.30 pm

Chili’s Grill and Bar - Best value for money Quest Mall, 4th Floor, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge Ph: 033 30990115 Timings: 12 noon - 11.30 pm

The Irish House – The beer kegs are the favorite order and American-styled appetizers served on the trot 5th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge. Ph: +91 9073307721; 033 40333222 Hours: 12 noon – 1 am

Hoppipola – Some of the best cocktails ever. 4th Floor, Acropolis Mall, 1858/1, Rajdanga Main Road, Kasba. Ph:033 30991281 Timings: 12.30 pm – 11.30 pm

Privy Ultra Lounge Forum Mall, 4th Floor, 10/3, Elgin Road, Elgin. Ph: 033 30990585 Hours: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Sera - The Tapas Bar & Restaurant 3rd Floor, South City Mall, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Road. Ph: 033 30990324 Hours: 12.30pm – 11.pm

TGI Friday's - Forum Mall, 10/3, Elgin Road, Elgin, Ph: 033 40671012; 033 40671013 Timings: 12 noon – 12 midnight

Central Kolkata

Amber – For a family affair 11, Waterloo Street, Esplanade. Ph: 033 22486746; 033 22486520 Hours: 12 Noon to 3 PM, 7 PM to 11 PM Café Monte Carlo, 3/1, Mangoe Lane, Bara Bazar, Kolkata. Ph: 033 22481447 Hours: 11 am – 10.30 pm

Cecil Bar and Restaurant, 309, B.B. Ganguly Street, Bow Bazar, Kolkata, Ph: 033 22375795 033 22363212. Hours: 11 am – 11 pm

Chung Wah – Concentrate on the Chinese fare 13A, Chitranjan Avenue, Near Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Kol. Phone: 033 22377003 Hours: 11 am: 11:pm

Damur’s Bar and Restaurant, 7, Ground and 2nd Floor, Old Court House Corner, Near Lalbazar Police HQ, BBD Bagh, Kol. Ph: +91 8100919505; 033 22253469. Hours:11 am – 10 pm

Elfin Bar and Restaurant, 5, Meredith Street, Esplanade, Kolkata. Ph: Phone number 033 22368041. Hours: 11 am – 12 midnight

Manthan Songhai, 3, Waterloo Street, Esplanade, Kolkata. Phone: +91 7439547159 033 22489577. Hours: 11 am – 11 pm

New Cathy Restaurant and Bar, 17/1, Chowringhee Road, Grand Hotel Arcade, Chowringhee, Kol. Phone: 033 22491952; 033 22172618 Hours: 11 am – 11.30 pm

New Empire Bar, New Empire Building, 3A, Humayun Place, New Market Area, Kolkata. Phone: +91 8334885960; 033 22491051 Hours: 12 noon – 10 pm.

Night Queen’s, 13, Abdul Hamid Street, Esplanade, Kolkata. Ph: 033 22311866. Hours: 11 am – 12 midnight

Sagar Bar and Restaurant, 1A, Meredith Street, Esplanade, Kolkata, Ph: 033 22377979 Hours: 11 am – 11 pm

Zero Miles, 11, Brabourne Road, Drauapadi Mansion, Dalhousie BBD Bag, Kol. Ph: 033 30991367. Hours: 11 am – 10.30 pm

Salt Lake & Rajarhat

Afraa – A lounge bar with great dining City Centre Salt Lake, G Block Sector I, 6th & 7th Floor, Ph: 9748031000 Timings: 12 - 11 pm

Bakstage – The Wine Room food menu during Happy Ho