Taking beer seriously (obviously!), there have been plenty of breweries and brewpubs that have mushroomed over in the capital city Delhi. What’s best than to celebrate the end of the week by chugging some of the best stouts, ales and lagers at some of the best breweries in your city? Celebrate this gift to mankind at these best breweries in Delhi:
1The Drunken Botanist
Location: DLF Cybercity, Gurugram
Located in the competitive market of Cyber Hub, The Drunken Botanist has become one of the most sought after breweries amongst the area’s corporate crowd in a very short amount of time. Right from its cosy and green interiors that exude freshness to its great ambience and fresh brew menu, there is nothing to not love about this brewery. Try Moves like Lager, Dark Stout Rises, Mr Single Ale and from their food menu, we would totally recommend their Veg Mezze Platter and Asparagus Tempura Roll.
2Open Tap
Location: Vatika Business Park, Sector 49, Sohna Road, Gurugram
Located in the middle of the developing Sohna Road, Open Tap claiming to be India’s first nano-brewery and brews some exceptional darks, malts and wheat. It has a rare vintage tone infused in its decor giving you the vibe of an 80’s English bar. Try their regular fresh brews with mezze platter while you’re here!
3Brewer Street
Location: 2001, 2nd Floor, ILD Trade Centre, Sohna Road, Gurugram
Known for its spacious rooftop setting, Brewer Street serves four varieties of home-brewed beers -lager, dark, brew master’s selection and German. Chill at their frequent live music evenings with tantalising finger food and interesting beer cocktails like beer margaritas, beer blaster (and more) that are easy on the pocket also.
4Soi 7 Pub And Brewery
Location: 205-208 & 209 A, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurugram
Located on the top floor of glitzy Cyber Hub, Soi 7 Pub and Brewery boasts a microbrewery serving wheat, Brooklyn, Amber and dark beer. At this P Microbrewery and Pan Asian restaurant, try their wheat beer ‘Knock Out’, Yakitori fish, Ginger Chicken Dumplings and the Prawns Salt and Pepper.
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5Vapour Bar Exchange
Location: HN-11, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi
Known to be one of the premier brewery chains in India, Vapour Bar Exchange serves beer ranging from blonde, dark, lite or wheat. Don’t forget to try their Beer-tails and Special Flavor of the Month series (yes! it has an amazing beer of the month scheme which specifies a special flavour of beer for the whole month) along with their Onion Rings, Buffalo wings and Keema Pav.
6The Ministry Of Beer
Location: M-44, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Spread out over three floors, Ministry of Beer is a quirky steampunk-themed pub that serves fresh beer. By the way, Steampunk is a design style inspired by Victorian elements, steam-powered machinery and science fiction, therefore this microbrewery has bold and beautiful interiors like metal gears, mechanical clocks and dangling lights. Now as for food and drinks, try the Old Monk Ki Raan, Triple Kukkad Burger, Wild Mushroom Vada, the M.O.B Smokey Island (a blend of whiskey, cinnamon with an effect of smoked caramel, served on the rocks) and the Aam Sheikh Chilli (raw mangoes and chillies infused with vodka).
77 Degrees Brauhaus
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Location: 310 & 311, 3rd Floor, DLF South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurugram
A cosy and green microbrewery, emanating a fancy English vibe, 7 Degree Brauhaus is one of the first microbreweries in Delhi. It is spread over two floors and is known for serving authentic German brews that include wheat ale, lager and a 7 Degrees special and master’s brew. They also serve beer cocktails using their in-house beers which are absolutely lip-smacking and tempting. Be sure to give the Ginger Beer and their mezze platter a try while you’re there!
8Manhattan Craft Brewery
Location: 1st Floor, Global Foyer Mall, Sector 43, Golf Course Road, Gurugram
Head over to Manhattan Brewery & Bar Exchange for Beer, gaming, food and live events. This craft brewery is known not just for its beers but also for its vintage brewery concept as well. When here, try their German wheat beer. You will not be disappointed!
Indulge at these best breweries in Delhi and do let us know if we have missed any of your favourites in the comment section below!
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I would definitely like to include Prankster & Bronx in the list.
All the breweries listed above are must go for any beer lover.