Bangalore has its hipster crowd, Mumbai its beaches and Marine Drive, Kolkata its old-world charm and trams but none of them have this one thing that Delhi does. A fantastically energetic and chic nightlife. The kind that inspires even the shyest and most couch-loving person to dress their slickest, hop from bar to bar, get drunk on the best beer brews and end the night busting some embarrassing, but fun moves on the dance floor.

But with so many great bars and lounges to choose from, the narrowing down process can be annoying. That's why we did the work for you – so you get more time to drink up. Presenting the 10 best bars and lounges in Delhi that you have to get sloshed in once to experience the "culture of Delhi".     

Lord of the Drinks

Credit: Lord of the Drinks

Where: G-72, First Floor, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Happy hours: No

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 85/ LIIT Rs 325  

Lights Camera Action – Air Bar

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Where: J2/6 B, 3rd Floor, BK Dutta Market, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

Happy hours: 12 to 7pm (Monday to Thursday)

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 160/ LIIT Rs 350

Cocktails & Dreams – Speakeasy

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Where: SCO 23, Behind Galaxy Hotel, Sector 15, Gurgaon

Happy hours: 5 to 8pm (Everyday)

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 225/ LIIT Rs 420  

Dramz Whiskey Bar and Lounge

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Where: 1580/1, KD Marg, Near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi

Happy hours: No 

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 295

Lutyens Cocktail House

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Where: 22, Janpath, New Delhi

Happy hours: 12 to 8pm (Monday-Friday); 12 to 7pm (Weekends) 

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 225/ Mojito Rs 395  

The Piano Man Jazz Club

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Where: 7/22, Ground Floor, B-6, Opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung, New Delhi

Happy hours: No

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 225/ Mojito Rs 395  

Perch Wine and Coffee Bar

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Where: 71, 1st Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi

Happy hours: No

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Limited menu, but has inviting new cocktail options and a great selection of wines    

Gastronomica

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Where: 2nd Floor, M-55, M Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK) 1, New Delhi

Happy hours: No, but they have a special menu with inexpensive deals

Ladies night: Not anymore

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 199/ LIIT Rs 399      

Lanterns Kitchen and Bar

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Where: 163/164, Rajindra Bhawan, Near Rachna Picture Hall, Rajendra Place

Happy hours: No

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 60/ LIIT Rs 350      

Impromptu

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Where: Ground Floor, Vatika Towers Complex, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon

Happy hours: 4 to 7pm and 10 to 12pm (Monday to Thursday), 4 to 7pm (Saturday)

Ladies night: No

Holy grail drinks: Beer pint Rs 215/ LIIT Rs 445      

Did I miss out on your favourite watering hole? Or do you just not agree with my assessment? Tell me in the comments section below.