Only Bar Restaurant

Overview

Only Bar Restaurant has emerged as Nehru Place's premier after-work destination, where IT professionals unwind amid industrial-chic interiors and craft cocktails. This multi-level urban gastro-pub combines a ground-floor dining area with an upstairs lounge that transforms into a vibrant nightclub after 9 PM. The menu caters to Delhi's diverse palate with everything from butter chicken to sushi pizza, while their mixology program - led by award-winning bartender Rohan Mehra - pushes boundaries with creations like the Old Monk Colada and Masala Gin Fizz.

Menu

Ambiance

A converted banking hall reimagined as a modern industrial space with exposed brick walls, copper pipe lighting, and repurposed wood furnishings. The downstairs dining area features intimate booths with tabletops made from reclaimed railway sleepers, while the upstairs lounge boasts a 20-foot LED wall that syncs with the DJ's beats. A retractable roof section allows for starlit dining in cooler months.

• Mixology Bar – Central copper-topped counter serving smoked and molecular cocktails
• Live Entertainment Zone – Rotating lineup of stand-up comics, acoustic acts, and weekend DJs
• Corporate-Friendly Booths – Soundproofed seating areas with charging ports
• Nightclub Transformation – After 10 PM, tables clear for one of South Delhi's most energetic dance floors
• Themed Nights – Wednesday Karaoke, Thursday Ladies' Night, Saturday Bollywood Retro

Cuisine

Head Chef Arvind Patel's 'Global Bistro' concept merges Delhi's favorite comfort foods with international street food influences. The kitchen operates with an open-plan design, allowing diners to watch chefs work the tandoor, sushi station, and wood-fired pizza oven simultaneously.

• starters : Deconstructed Chaat (crispy puri cups filled with seasonal toppings), Tandoori Sushi (smoked salmon rolls with mint chutney), Cheese Fondue (with naan croutons)
• mains : Butter Chicken Lasagna (layered with smoked mozzarella), Bommidayala Pulusu (Andhra-style fish curry), Kimchi Fried Rice (with gochujang chicken)
• bar bites : Old Delhi Sliders (mini nihari burgers), Truffle Fries (with kasundi mayo), Chilli Cheese Bao
• desserts : Gulab Jamun Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate Samosa (with saffron ice cream)
• beverages : Desi Craft Cocktails (like Paan Old Fashioned), Local Microbrews (including a house IPA), Wine Tap System (20 varieties by the glass)

Chef Recommendations

• Tandoori Salmon Tikka – Norwegian fish marinated in kasundi and mustard oil
• Keema Pao Spring Rolls – Mumbai street food in crispy wonton wrappers
• Masala Gin Fizz – Botanicals-infused cocktail with kokum foam

Must-Try Dishes

• Butter Chicken Khichdi – Comfort food reinvented with arborio rice and smoked chicken
• Drums of Heaven – Their signature chicken lollipops with five spice glaze
• Old Monk Colada – Tropical twist on the rum classic with coconut foam
• Office Lunch Thali – Weekday special with mini portions of butter chicken, dal makhni and biryani
• Ghee Roast Dosa Pizza – Crispy fusion dish that's gone viral on Instagram

Why Visit Only Bar Restaurant?

• After-Work Sanctuary – Designed for IT professionals with late-night licensing
• Innovative Fusion Dishes – Like Butter Chicken Tacos and Momo Dumpling Burgers
• Craft Beverage Program – Featuring hyper-local ingredients like jamun gin
• Flexible Spaces – From quiet business lunches to dancefloor nights
• Tech-Forward Experience – QR code menus, Instagrammable dishes, app-based loyalty program