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    The Cheroot – Malt Bar, Bar in Chennai
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    The Cheroot – Malt Bar

    Guindy, Chennai

    Bar in Chennai, India

    The Read

    Price

    $10–20per person

    Why go

    A strong choice for whisky, cigars, and 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.

    The clearest reason to consider The Cheroot – Malt Bar is its schedule: it is 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 the 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, and smart casual dress code.

    Who should consider it, and who should cross-shop

    Choose The Cheroot – Malt Bar when the confirmed priorities are a Chennai setting, late operating hours, and a smart casual standard. If the group is comparing other named options, Tranquebar, Truffles, Bling, Flamingo Pool Bar, and ZLB23 may also be worth comparing depending on the occasion.

    For broader planning, pair a visit to The Cheroot – Malt Bar with the Chennai bars guide, or use the Chennai hotels guide if the setting is part of the decision.

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    Bar contextChennai, India
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 AM–1 AM · Tuesday: 11 AM–1 AM
    Location
    63, Mount Rd, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
    Website
    itchotels.com/in/en/itcgrandchola-chennai
    Phone
    +91 44 2220 0000
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Classy, contemporary and elegant interiors with a sophisticated luxury-hotel atmosphere and music/DJ elements noted by diners.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkCelebration

    Experience

    Hotel BarDesign Destination

    Format

    Lounge SeatingSeated Bar

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Dj/music Noted by Diners
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Cognac
    Opened
    2012

    Signature Pours

    • Mount Road
    • Chola
    • Absolut Sour
    • Mango & Fig Highball
    • Marathi Moggu
    • Coconut & Jasmine Highball
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    63, Mount Rd, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Tuesday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Wednesday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Thursday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Friday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Saturday
    11 AM–1 AM
    Sunday
    11 AM–1 AM

    Location

    63, Mount Rd, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India · Directions

    +91 44 2220 0000

    itchotels.com/in/en/itcgrandchola-chennai

    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, and 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, and 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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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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, and a smart casual dress code.

    What's the best time to go to The Cheroot – Malt Bar?

    The venue is open from 11 AM to 1 AM every day.

    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.