
Painkiller
Hauz Khas, Delhi
Bar in Delhi, India
Why go
Book Painkiller if the priority is a polished cocktail bar that stays conversational. The Hauz Khas room is small, dim, casual, better for dates or after-work drinks than for a loud party, with a pharmacy-themed menu built around tequila, rum, gin plus Thai-leaning food that can carry the evening.
About Painkiller
Painkiller is listed in Delhi with a $$$ price level and a casual dress code. Those are useful starting signals: the listing suggests a venue that is not positioned at the lowest price tier, while also not requiring formal attire. Beyond those basics, however, specific details such as exact setting, menu, drinks, booking process, hours, seating, neighborhood should be confirmed directly before you plan a visit.
That makes this a thin-data listing rather than a page to treat as a full review. It can help you frame the first question, whether a $$$ Delhi venue with casual dress belongs on your shortlist, but it should not be the only source for making a firm plan. Use it as a starting point for deciding whether Painkiller fits the kind of Delhi outing you have in mind, then verify current details with the venue.
What to know about Painkiller
The confirmed facts are direct: Painkiller is in Delhi, the price level is $$$, and the dress code is casual. Those facts describe the broad category of the listing, but they do not yet describe the experience in enough detail to set expectations. No specific cuisine, cocktail program, service format, opening year, seating style, or operating schedule is here.
Because those details are not confirmed, avoid making plans around assumptions about the menu, atmosphere, or availability. A casual dress code can be helpful for planning what to wear, the $$$ price level can help you think about budget, but neither one answers practical questions about what will be served, when the venue is open, or how the visit is organized. If any of those points matter to your visit, check with Painkiller directly before going.
Food, drinks, format
That means the page should not promise a particular cuisine, signature drink, small-plate format, tasting menu, lunch service, happy hour, or delivery option. The name alone should not be used as evidence of a drinks focus, the Delhi location should not be used to infer a neighborhood style, crowd, or menu. Without information, the safest editorial approach is to keep the description narrow and transparent.
For a reliable plan, treat Painkiller as a $$$ Delhi venue with casual dress unless you have confirmed more current information from the venue itself. Before you rely on it for a meal, a drinks stop, a group gathering, or any time-sensitive outing, confirm the details that would change your decision. That may include whether the venue is operating when you want to go, whether the format suits your group, whether the available food or drinks match what you are looking for.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose Painkiller if a casual dress code and $$$ pricing fit your plans in Delhi, if you are comfortable doing a little additional checking before you go. It works when you are building a shortlist and do not yet need every operational detail in place. In that case, this listing can serve as a simple marker: Delhi, $$$, casual dress, with the rest to be confirmed.
Skip or delay booking if you need confirmed details on hours, reservations, seating, accessibility, dietary accommodations, outdoor space, or a specific menu before committing. Those are not minor details for many visits; they can determine whether a venue works for a date, a group plan, a dietary need, or a tight schedule. If any of those requirements are essential, get confirmation from Painkiller first rather than relying on this limited listing alone.
Planning details
- Location
- First Floor, Plot No 2, Hauz Khas Market, Block G, Kharera, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
- Phone
- +91 92172 87714
Venue details
Ambiance
Fuss-free, unpretentious, dimly lit, and comfortable, with cosy couches and a bar counter meant for conversation rather than shouting over music.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Retro Music
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- Dolo 650
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- Tropic Disorder
Planning details
Location
First Floor, Plot No 2, Hauz Khas Market, Block G, Kharera, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Painkiller good for a date?
Is Painkiller worth the prices?
Painkiller is listed at a $$$ price level.
Does Painkiller have happy hour deals?
Do I need a reservation at Painkiller?
Contact Painkiller directly to confirm whether booking is needed for your visit.
Is Painkiller good for groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm seating, capacity, booking policies with Painkiller in advance.
Is the food good at Painkiller?
Does Painkiller have outdoor seating?
Contact Painkiller directly to confirm the current setup in Delhi.















