Where To Eat, Drink & Casually Name-Drop This Month

Published: JAN 21, 2026

SHE'S HERE, GURGAON

This place refines modern Japanese dining in Gurgaon, with omakase, robata smoke, bold Wafu menu, and a sharp yuzu-led cocktail bar.

MARGARET'S EYE, DELHI

An intimate bar in Basant Lok, it serves fresh, vegetable-forward drinks by an all-women mixology team in a warm, low-lit space.

403 FORBIDDEN, BENGALURU

A moody cocktail bar where guest's cues are distilled into a bespoke drink using a mix of sensory input and technique, it feels more like a working cocktail lab than a party bar.

SOL 55, BENGALURU

It's a relaxed neighborhood with bars serving simple cocktails and full regional thalis, where one drink easily turns into dinner without trying.

FIELIA, MUMBAI

An invite-only aperitivo bar with theatrical interiors, provocative cocktails, and grazing plates designed for slow, lingering, conversation-led nights.

AMMAKAI, MUMBAI

A revival of Bastian Bandra as an all-day Karnataka cuisine kitchen, serving home-style dosas, small plates, and comfort food, translated into 'mom's hands.'

KOJAK, MUMBAI

This is Juhu's new low-lit cocktail bar, serving technique-driven drinks and shareable plates in an intimate, easygoing setting.

CANTINA, MUMBAI

An all-day Italian-American bar serving red-sauce comfort, 48-hour fermented pizzas, hearty pastas, and indulgent desserts in a warm, crowd-friendly room.

BASTIAN RIVIERA, GOA

Located in Morjim as a 1.5-acre riverfront lifestyle destination with cabanas, global design cues, premium seafood, and sunset-driven nightlife.

SABORES, GOA

This is a 60-seater in Bambolim serving heritage Goan-Portuguese food, house bread, and cocktails rooted in local produce and tradition.