The Cheroot – Malt Bar
Guindy, Chennai
Bar in Chennai, India
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A strong choice for whisky, cigars, a composed hotel-lounge setting in Chennai. Book The Cheroot – Malt Bar when the night calls for premium malts and polished service; cross-shop simpler Chennai bars if value or a louder group mood matters more.
About The Cheroot – Malt Bar
The Cheroot – Malt Bar is a Chennai venue with daily hours from 11 AM to 1 AM and a smart casual dress code.
A late-night Chennai option with limited details
The clearest reason to consider The Cheroot – Malt Bar is its schedule: it is listed as open every day from 11 AM to 1 AM. That makes it a practical option when the plan needs a Chennai venue that remains open late, whether for an evening visit or a meeting that needs a later finish.
Dress code is smart casual, so guests should plan for a more put-together visit rather than treating it like a casual stop.
If food is a major part of the plan, use our full Chennai restaurants guide before committing to the evening. For The Cheroot – Malt Bar specifically, the reliable planning facts are the Chennai location, daily 11 AM to 1 AM hours, smart casual dress code.
Who should consider it, who should cross-shop
Choose The Cheroot – Malt Bar when the confirmed priorities are a Chennai setting, late operating hours, a smart casual standard. If the group is comparing other named options, Tranquebar, Truffles, Bling, Flamingo Pool Bar, ZLB23 may also be worth comparing depending on the occasion.
The safest approach is to confirm availability and current offerings directly, especially for a specific date, a group plan, or a visit built around a particular drink or food requirement.
For broader planning, pair this page with our full Chennai bars guide, or use our full Chennai hotels guide if the setting is part of the decision. Visitors building a wider city itinerary can also check broader Chennai experiences resources before finalizing plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 63, Mount Rd, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
- Website
- itchotels.com/in/en/itcgrandchola-chennai
- Phone
- +91 44 2220 0000
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, warm lighting with plush, refined interiors creates a tranquil and sophisticated lounge feel early in the evening, with low-volume music for conversation that builds to a more energetic, groovy vibe with dancing and events as the night progresses.[1][7][10][13]
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Lounge and Jazz Earlier in the Evening, with Rock Bands and Afro House/club Style Sets on Event Nights Leading to a Groovy, Dance Friendly Soundtrack.[6][12][13][3]
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Mount Road
- Chola
- Absolut Sour
- Mango & Fig Highball
- Marathi Moggu
- Coconut & Jasmine Highball
Planning details
Location
63, Mount Rd, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tranquebar, Notable alternative
- Truffles, Notable alternative
- Bling, Notable alternative
- Flamingo Pool Bar, Notable alternative
- ZLB23, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Chennai
Tranquebar and Truffles are the more practical Chennai comparisons if the goal is an easier, less formal drinks plan. The Cheroot – Malt Bar is the more premium pick for whisky and cigar drinkers, while those peers make more sense when the group wants a lower-commitment night with less ceremony.
Bling, Flamingo Pool Bar, ZLB23 are useful out-of-metro reference points for mood rather than geography. Bling is the better comparison for a flashier night, Flamingo Pool Bar for a more open-air leisure feel, ZLB23 for a destination cocktail-bar mindset. Choose The Cheroot – Malt Bar when the priority is a controlled hotel lounge with a whisky-first identity.
For value, Tranquebar or Truffles will usually be the safer Chennai cross-shop. For ambiance and premium drink positioning, The Cheroot – Malt Bar earns the splurge only if cigars, malts, or a quieter luxury-hotel setting are central to the plan.
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Compare The Cheroot – Malt Bar
| Venue | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Cheroot – Malt Bar | Easy | No published awards |
| Tranquebar | Unknown | No published awards |
| Truffles | Unknown | No published awards |
| Bling | Unknown | No published awards |
| Flamingo Pool Bar | Unknown | No published awards |
| ZLB23 | Unknown | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4042025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #312024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #40 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at The Cheroot – Malt Bar?
The venue is in Chennai and is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 1 AM, but you should confirm availability directly before visiting.
Is The Cheroot – Malt Bar good for a date?
It may work for a date if the confirmed details fit your plan: Chennai location, daily 11 AM to 1 AM hours, a smart casual dress code.
Is The Cheroot – Malt Bar good for groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm space, booking policy, current service details directly with the venue. Tranquebar or ZLB23 can also be considered as other named options when comparing plans.
What's the best time to go to The Cheroot – Malt Bar?
The venue is listed as open from 11 AM to 1 AM every day. The best time depends on your plan, so confirm current availability directly if timing or seating matters.
Is The Cheroot – Malt Bar open late?
Yes. The hours are 11 AM to 1 AM every day.
What's the crowd like at The Cheroot – Malt Bar?
If atmosphere is important, compare current information for The Cheroot – Malt Bar with other venues such as Bling or Flamingo Pool Bar before deciding.
