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1911 Bar
The Imperial's art deco bar, with leather seating, a mahogany counter and lithographs, offering cocktails in a setting inspired by 1930s glamour.
At a glance
- Type
- Art deco hotel bar
- Area
- Janpath, Delhi, India
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Opening
- Open daily · 11:30–00:30
- Official site
- theimperialindia.com
Good to know
- Art deco interior
- Mahogany bar counter
- Live music
Why we recommend it
The 1911 Bar is the classic cocktail bar of The Imperial, the heritage hotel on Janpath that has welcomed guests since 1936. Styled as a Bar Americaine, it brings together 1930s elegance and a more modern eclecticism, and it is one of the most atmospheric places in central Delhi for a drink.
The room is a study in art deco. Soft Montana leather seating is set against contemporary accents, the counter is lozenge-shaped in marble and wood, and the floor is laid with russet and white tiles polished to a high shine. Lithographs line the walls. High chairs run along the mahogany bar, which is the best place to sit if you like to watch the bartenders at work. Even the details, from the polished floor to the lithographs, repay a closer look while you wait for your drink.
The drinks list centres on cocktails, which the hotel describes as unique to the bar, served with the polish you would expect from a grand hotel. Live music adds to the atmosphere. Prices are at the luxury end, so this is a place for one or two well-made drinks in fine surroundings rather than a long night out.
The bar is open from 11.30am to 12.30am every day, which makes it as good for a late-morning drink or a pre-lunch aperitif as for an evening cocktail. Reservations can be made by email at [email protected] or by phone. Smart dress fits the setting, and alcohol is not served to anyone under 25 in Delhi.
It suits couples, hotel guests, business travellers and anyone who appreciates historic interiors and old-school service. A drink here is also the easiest way to experience The Imperial without staying, and a walk through the hotel's corridors and grounds on the way in is part of the pleasure. Mid-afternoon, when the bar is quieter, is a good time to admire the interior properly.
The Imperial is on Janpath, a short walk from Connaught Place, so the bar works well before dinner in the centre or after a day of sightseeing around India Gate and Kartavya Path. The Imperial's other bars, The Hardinge Bar and Patiala Peg, offer alternatives if 1911 is full.
1911 Bar FAQs
Where is the 1911 Bar?
Inside The Imperial hotel on Janpath, New Delhi.
What are the opening hours?
11.30am to 12.30am daily.
What is the style of the bar?
An art deco Bar Americaine inspired by 1930s elegance, with leather seating and a mahogany bar.
How do I reserve?
By email at [email protected] or by phone on +91 11 4111 6604.
Is there live music?
The hotel mentions live music at the bar.
Is it expensive?
Yes, prices are at the luxury hotel level.
Can non-residents visit?
Yes, the bar is open to visitors as well as hotel guests.
What is the drinking age?
Alcohol is not served to anyone under 25 in Delhi.
What is nearby?
Connaught Place is a short walk away.