Sidecar
Greater Kailash II (GK-2), New Delhi
Bar in New Delhi, India
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Why go
Sidecar is the New Delhi bar to prioritise when cocktails are the reason for going out, not just a supporting detail. Its 2025 Top 500 Bars placement and prior 50 Best recognition make it a strong first-timer pick, but the booking difficulty means it works better as the planned anchor of the night than as a spontaneous backup.
About Sidecar
Sidecar is a New Delhi bar with international recognition. It is listed by Top 500 Bars at #167 for 2025, appeared on World's 50 Best Bars at #47 in 2021, appeared on Asia's Best Bars at #40 in 2020, and is listed by Tatler 2025 in Best Bars Asia-Pacific. The dress code is smart casual.
Use Sidecar as a considered New Delhi bar choice when those accolades matter to your plans. Beyond the recognition and dress code, check the venue's official channels for specific details such as menu format, seating, service style, pricing, hours, food, and reservations before making firm plans.
Book for the recognition, not for other details
Sidecar's strongest feature is its awards record. Top 500 Bars listed it at #167 in 2025, World's 50 Best Bars listed it at #47 in 2021, Asia's Best Bars listed it at #40 in 2020, and Tatler 2025 included it in Best Bars Asia-Pacific. Those facts make it a notable New Delhi bar. However, confirm specific details about the drinks list, food, seating, reservations, or atmosphere directly with the venue.
For a New Delhi night where you want to compare settings, other named options to consider include Cirrus 9, Hauz Khas Social, Insomnia, Library Bar at Leela Palace, and The Oberoi, New Delhi. Keep the comparison practical: Sidecar's strengths are recognition and smart-casual dress code, while other venue-specific details should be confirmed directly before you decide.
First-timer advice: confirm the practical details before you go
If Sidecar is central to the evening, confirm current availability, hours, menu details, and any seating or group policies directly with the venue. If you are comparing several New Delhi options, Library Bar at Leela Palace, The Oberoi, New Delhi, and Cirrus 9 are relevant references, while Sidecar stands out for its bar-list recognition.
Use the wider guides if this is part of a bigger city plan: Our full New Delhi bars guide, Our full New Delhi restaurants guide, Our full New Delhi hotels guide, Our full New Delhi wineries guide, and Our full New Delhi experiences guide. For broader context, compare Sidecar with other New Delhi dining and nightlife options based on the details you confirm for your date, group, and preferred setting.
Quick reference: choose Sidecar for a smart-casual New Delhi bar with international recognition; confirm practical details directly before planning the rest of the night around it.
Planning details
- Location
- Greater Kailash-2, M29, GK2, M Block Market, Right, 110048, next to HDFC Bank, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048
- Website
- sidecarindia.com
- Phone
- +91 81307 37103
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sidecar reads like a concentrated, modern cocktail room: an independent, technique-forward bar planted in Greater Kailash II rather than on a hotel rooftop or in a tourist district. The copy frames it as a 'bartender's bar'—a place chosen by people who care about craft rather than celebrity—and traces a steady presence on regional and global rankings. That combination of humble location and high ambition gives the venue a destination quality: low-key from the street but exacting behind the counter, drawing a crowd that values precision, creativity and a focused drinking experience.
Best For
Sidecar is best for evening occasions when cocktails are the point—after-work drinks for serious cocktail lovers, focused solo visits at the bar, date nights and small group outings. The description explicitly positions it as a destination you seek out, not stumble into, so it works well as a planned night out where the drink program is the main attraction. Its standing on Asia and global lists also makes it a natural pick for celebratory evenings for guests who value award-recognized craft.
Ordering Tips
Treat the bar as a conversation with the bartender: the write-up calls Sidecar a 'bartender's bar' and emphasizes technical rigor, so lean on staff expertise. Ask for the house or signature cocktails and for recommendations based on technique or spirit preference rather than relying solely on an a la carte list. If you're curious about the program, inquire about tasting flights or staff-set sequences—this is the sort of venue where the bartender's knowledge shapes the best experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with comfortable lounge seating; first floor offers a cozy, library-like atmosphere with soft lighting ideal for conversation, while the second floor features a vibrant bar setting with live music and energetic ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Blues, Classic Rock, and Live Bands
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Zing Thing
- Larkin G&T
- Gondhoraj
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Greater Kailash-2, M29, GK2, M Block Market, Right, 110048, next to HDFC Bank, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048
Planning details
Location
Greater Kailash-2, M29, GK2, M Block Market, Right, 110048, next to HDFC Bank, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Sidecar is full
If Sidecar is not available, book Library Bar at Leela Palace for a more formal New Delhi hotel-bar plan, or Hauz Khas Social for an easier group-friendly alternative.
For a night that leans later and louder, Insomnia is the more natural cross-shop. It is a better backup when the group wants nightlife energy more than a focused cocktail session.
Bar context
How Sidecar compares in New Delhi
Sidecar is the stronger pick than Hauz Khas Social if the night is about cocktail credibility rather than a broader social setting. Hauz Khas Social is the easier, more casual cross-shop for groups that care less about a drinks-led bar program and more about a flexible hangout.
Against hotel-bar options, the decision is about atmosphere and polish. Library Bar at Leela Palace, The Oberoi, New Delhi, and Cirrus 9 make more sense when the brief is luxury-hotel comfort, controlled service, and a quieter setting. Sidecar is the better call when independent cocktail-bar recognition matters more than hotel formality.
Insomnia is the better comparison for a later, more nightlife-leaning plan. Choose it if the group wants energy first. Choose Sidecar if the booking is meant to signal a more deliberate drinks choice.
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Compare Sidecar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sidecar | New Delhi | 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #62Top 500 Bars 2025 · #167Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #842023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #182023 World's 50 Best Bars · #672022 Asia's Best Bars · #142021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #162021 World's 50 Best Bars · #47 |
| Hauz Khas Social | Delhi | No published awards |
| Cirrus 9 | Delhi | No published awards |
| The Oberoi, New Delhi | Delhi | No published awards |
| Library Bar at Leela Palace | New Delhi | Top 500 Bars 2025 · #433 |
| Insomnia | Delhi | No published awards |
How Sidecar New Delhi compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sidecar good for a date?
Sidecar can be a considered New Delhi choice if you want a smart-casual bar with recognition, including World's 50 Best Bars #47 in 2021. Confirm specific atmosphere, seating, and reservation details directly with the venue.
What's the crowd like at Sidecar?
Sidecar's recognition, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #167 in 2025, makes it a notable New Delhi bar, but current atmosphere should be checked through the venue's official channels.
Do I need a reservation at Sidecar?
Is the food good at Sidecar?
If your night is built around dining as well as drinks, compare current information for Sidecar with other New Delhi options such as Hauz Khas Social, and check official channels before deciding.
Does Sidecar have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not available here, so do not plan around a discount-driven visit unless the venue confirms it directly. You can also compare current information with another New Delhi option such as Insomnia.
Is Sidecar good for groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm seating, booking, and current policies directly with Sidecar, and compare practical details with options such as Library Bar at Leela Palace or The Oberoi, New Delhi.
