20 Trending Bars in Chennai

You can act modestly in restaurants, or laugh with friends at cafes, but bars are those places where you can just drop those social masks outside the gates and are free to just being ourselves.

You can certainly bump across those desi addas or shady bars, but the best bars in Chennai are not just drinking places, but delight you in many ways. Some have fabulous interiors, others rock with music, while still others offer terrific food. Read further to discover more about them.

20 of the Handpicked Bars in Chennai to Party Hard

1. The Flying Elephant

Just being here is enough to tempt you to spend the entire day just appreciating its décor and ambiance. The bar is full of the most exquisite alcohols. There are wines, imported beers, spirits, whiskeys and others. The food is awesome.

The grills, mezze platter, tikkas, curries, are fabulous and there are the eternal favorites like pizzas, pasta, and kebabs. Food festivals are regular here, there is live music, live sports action.

• Location: Guindy
• Zomato Rating: 4.3/5
• Cost for two: Rs.3,500/- (approx.)

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2. The Velveteen Rabbit

A gorgeous place to drink, and still better place for having meals, is what this bar is all about. The interiors are brightly lit, and the décor is very refined in its tastes.

You are treated here to an excellent choice of cocktails, beer, margaritas, and a huge list of other liquor. The food is very good in taste and flavorful in aromas. Their desserts and mocktails are simply awesome.

• Location: RA Puram
• Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)

3. M’Bessy

This pub has an ambience so amazing, that you will be coming here for more. And the food is even more tempting. A huge menu is peppered with pizzas, pasta, salads, starters, and juicy grills, steaks, red meat, seafood, and desserts.

But the cocktails here are downright superb!! They can be tailor-made for you, only if you know the right ingredients, but if you are clueless, try their signature cocktails.

• Location: Adyar
• Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,550/- (approx.)

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4. Sera – The Tapas Bar

The fiery Spanish spirit can be seen in this bar in many things – décor, drinks, food. And this is an old place too, and the menu has seen a makeover. It attracts celebrities and has the best cocktails.

A perfect hangout place for friends, or having lunch with sangrias or wine!! Music is there too, and you also get non-alcoholic drinks, so bring your sober friends too, and they won’t be disappointed, for the food is too tempting.

• Location: Gopalapuram
• Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,600/- (approx.)

5. Radio Room

The décor of the place befits a classy pub. The interiors are done with exquisite taste. The DJ, sound systems are excellent, and the dance floor can get crowded once the music starts.

The cocktails and the signature drinks are not to be missed at all. There are pitchers, and the usual drinks too, and finger food is juicy and will go on well with the drinks.

• Location: Santhome
• Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)

6. BOATS – Based On A True Story

The pub has a lively ambiance and gives a good view of the sea. There is live music and TV screens to watch IPL and live sports. The cocktails they make are very refreshing.

The dishes range from Continental, Asian and North Indian cuisines. The tandoori platter, seafood platter, spicy steaks, juicy chicken are definitely not to be missed.

• Location: Besant Nagar
• Zomato Rating: 4.1/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,600/- (approx.)

7. Ink 303

This bar has tastefully designed interiors and you can clearly make out shades of blue peeping out from some corner now and then. There is music too, and a DJ that plays to the house.

The bar offers a stunning range of cocktails, sangrias, wines, shooters and other drinks. You can also find coffee cocktails! The Thai and Oriental cuisine is definitely outstanding.

• Location: Nungambakkam
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)

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8. Big Bang Theory

Its name is inspired by a famous TV show, and there is a quirky décor too, which may amuse you. There’s rocking music and a chill-out ambience. The sangrias, tequila shots, martinis, cocktails, beers are out of this world.

The food menu is designed with amusing names for their dishes and may tempt you to order them to try with the liquor. There are happy hours too when you get the liquor at half the cost.

• Location: Kodambakkam
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,500/- (approx.)

9. Bike & Barrel

Its excellent interiors have inspired many to visit this pub many times. Its bike inspired interiors can be seen in full display in the bike that is hung on the ceiling. They have an amazing midnight buffet and Sunday Brunch.

Music player can shift between several genres. The Mexican, Continental, Chinese, and Tandoor dishes are pretty amazing. The cocktails and pitchers are mind-blowing!!

• Location: T. Nagar
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,300/- (approx.)

10. 10 Downing Street

A legendary British pub, 10 Downing Street is a favorite among pub-goers and drinkers in Chennai. It regularly hosts karaoke and live events, where you can enjoy music and dance.

You can catch live cricket action on sports screens too. The vintage ambience can work wonders on your drinks and meals. You get Continental, Chinese, and Indian combo meals here with beer.

• Location: T. Nagar
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,000/- (approx.)

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11. Q Bar

Here at this lounge bar in the uber-luxurious Hilton hotel in Chennai, you get to have the finest clubbing experience. There is cool music, gorgeous rooftop seating, comfortable sofa seating, and excellent ambience to soak in.

The wide array of wines, whiskeys, cognacs, vodka and other spirits are there, but the signature cocktails are really worth trying. The finger food is juicy too.

• Location: Guindy
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)

12. The Leather Bar

This bar has an amazing vibe and classy interiors. You can relax in comfortable seats and enjoy live music by the DJs. You can smoke if you like in the smoking area. The cocktails, margaritas, beers go well with the finger food.

• Location: Nungambakkam
• Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.3,000/- (approx.)

13. The Moon and Sixpence

This Irish pub has bright interiors and exquisite décor and ambience. The DJ plays some cool music. The bar is stocked with some fine whiskeys, beers, and spirits. They are signature cocktails too, which are a must-try. And there is Irish coffee and mocktails too. The food menu has platters, appetizers, burgers, pizzas and other juicy foods.

• Location: Guindy
• Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,500/- (approx.)

14. Blend

This nightclub has a contemporary décor and a luxurious ambience. Live music and songs by DJs can lift your mood. The bar can be a very exciting place to relax and have drinks. Martinis, cocktails, beer margaritas, are most amazing. The finger food is wonderful and tastes best when accompanied with the drinks.

• Location: Thousand Lights
• Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,500/- (approx.)

15. Secret Society

This bar is a great place to watch your favorite team win, and sip on your favorite beer. There is loud music and the ambience is perfect for a pub. The burgers, grills, starters are worth trying.

People love their flaming shots. They even have a surprising Hangover Breakfast Menu on weekends, where you get a discount on your last night’s bill.

• Location: RA Puram
• Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,200/- (approx.)

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16. Bay 146

This pub in Savera Hotel has a perfect ambiance for relaxing and having a good time with pals. The bar is fully stocked with beers, wines, spirits, and other liquor.

Along with your drinks, you can share the appetizers, try the amazing seafood, chew on juicy chicken and meat dishes, and nourish on vegetarian favorites. The pizzas, pasta are also there always ready to satisfy you.

• Location: 3.8/5
• Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,300/- (approx.)

17. The Vault – Bar Stock Exchange

If you know the dealings are done in the stock exchange, you can get the best booze at great prices. Even if you don’t know how to deal, it’s fun just to be in the thick of the action, and maybe you can learn a few tricks. On weekdays, the prices are low but rise on weekends. The food menu has delicious dishes from Continental, Italian, and Mexican cuisines.

• Location: T. Nagar
• Zomato Rating: 3.7/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.1,850/- (approx.)

18. Pasha

The youth of Chennai love to hang out here at this club in The Park Hotel. It stages Bollywood nights and has a dance floor with a DJ playing hip music. Ambient lighting and elegant ambience of this club can hold you back. Food and drinks are delicious.

• Location: Nungambakkam
• Zomato Rating: 3.7/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.3,500/- (approx.)

19. Sudaka

This South American restobar has interiors with bold colors, decorative, and classy. The menu has a range of starters and mains, having dishes from South American countries. The barmaid here can serve you some exquisite cocktails. There are Happy Hours too, having 2+1 on drinks.

• Location: T. Nagar
• Zomato Rating: 3.6/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.2,000/- (approx.)

20. Gatsby 2000

This nightclub is best to party with friends in Chennai. It has a remarkable ambience and dimly lighted interiors which can elevate your clubbing experience. The food is delicious finger food from North Indian and Chinese cuisines. The bar is stocked with the usual liquor.

• Location: Alwarpet
• Zomato Rating: 3.4/5
• Cost for two (with alcohol): Rs.3,000/- (approx.)

If the blog has intoxicated you enough, then prepare your friends, or go yourself, to these exciting bars and enjoy the nightlife of Chennai. If you have been in one of the above, then do place your comments below. If you have stumbled upon some new ones, then too, you are welcome to share them with us.

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