The Ultimate Guide To The Coolest Things You Can Do In Delhi This Weekend (3-5 June)

Stop whining and start with the rejoicing! The weekend is almost here and its time for you to put your game face on.

From need for a drink to cultural events, this is the comprehensive guide to the coolest things you can do in Delhi over the weekend (3rd June – 5th June).

Trending Bars To Get The Party Started.

What are weekends without a few too many drinks. Delhi has a bunch of exciting new places and here are some of the top picks to get the party started.

1. Lord of the Drinks Forum, Nehru Place

Lord of the Drinks has ventured out of Connaught Place and made a grand entry into Nehru Place Epicuria. If you haven't already, then definitely check out their top cocktails; Ace of Swords in Love, My Passion and Kala Khatta LIIT.

Where: Lower Basement, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place (Violet Line)

Contact: 011 33105723

Timings: 11 AM to 12:45 AM

2. Yes Minister - Pub & Kitchen

A hip sports bar studded with foosball, table tennis and even bowling, Yes Minister is making waves across the city. Definitely enjoy a pint of wheat bear while playing foosball.

Where: Essex Farms, 4, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas (Yellow Line)

Contact: 011 33105782

Timings: 11 AM to 12:30 AM

3. Sandys Cocktails & Kitchen, Hauz Khas

Despite having the best of bar and lounge scenes, Delhi was lacking a good jazz bar that equal attention to masterful mixology and tasteful music. Head there for Live Fridays and try out Paan Mojito and Espresso Cocktail for sure.

Where: SCO 388, Near IFFCO Metro Station, Sector 29, Gurgaon

Nearest Metro Station: IFFCO Chowk (Yellow Line)

Contact: +91 9811006904, +91 9811551188

Timings: 12 Noon to 12 Midnight

4. FLYP@MTV, Cannaught Place

FLYP is exactly what you would expect an MTV lounge to be like. The place hosts live music and bands every other night and is designed to suit their performance centric arena. Definitely try out the nachos with any of their signature FLYPTAILS.

Where: N/57 & N/60, 1st Floor, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue and Yellow Line)

Contact: 011 33105181

Timings: 11 AM to 12:30 AM

5. Café MRP, Cannaught Place

Cafe MRP has impressed every 'urban poor' with its exciting new take on the partying scene of Delhi. You get to buy drinks at their MRP, no overpricing and getting a shot of Old Monk for Rs 90. A plate of Stuffed Mushrooms with any drink from their MRP menu will make for a fun and affordable weekend outing.

Where: 1st Floor, C-39, Opposite Odean Cinema, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue and Yellow Line)

Contact: 011 33106516

Timings: 11:30 AM to 1 AM

Trending Restaurants To Dine At

If partying is not your thing, and a quiet weekend brunch/dinner is what you are looking for then check out these newly-opened restaurants in Delhi that are definitely worth a shot.

1. 52 Janpath, Janpath

Where: 52, Janpath, New Delhi

Cuisine: European, Thai and Italian

Definitely try: Coffee Sangria and Beergarita in cocktails; Thai chicken skewers, biryani and all the desserts!

Cost for two: Rs 1,500

Contact: 011 33105070

2. National Highway 44, Rajouri Garden

Where: 1st Floor, C-13, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

Cuisine: From Kashmiri and Mughlai to Maharashtran and Gujarati

Definitely try: Experiencing flavors of India on one plate.

Cost for two: Rs 1,000

Contact: 011 33106179

3. Kebab Gali, Malviya Nagar

Where: 7-8, Corner Market, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi

Cuisine: Mughali

Definitely try: Authentic biryani and the most decadent Murgh Lasuni Tikka.

Cost for two: Rs 600

Contact: 011 33105881

4. Cafe Lota, Pragati Maidan

Where: National Crafts Museum, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Cuisine: Fusion South Indian and Bihari.

Definitely try: Sabut Dana Popcorn and Palak Patta Chat

Cost for two: Rs 1,200

Contact: +91 9910807703, 011 23378659

5. Themis Barbecue House, Pitampura

Where: Shop 251, 2nd Floor, Aggarwal Millennium Tower 1, Pitampura, New Delhi

Cuisine: North Indian and Italian

Definitely try: Stuffing your face with

Cost for two: Rs 1,000

Contact: 011 33107689

Upcoming Events That Will Get You Excited

The city is buzzing with music and culture in upcoming days. Great music gigs await your calendar, and as always, a bit of theater for those who love the stage.

1. Signature Startup Masterclass with Arunabh Kumar, Founder TVF Qtiyapa

Time and Date: 08 Jun, 07:30 PM

Entry: Rs 300 Registration Fees

Venue: Imperfecto: Gurgaon, 209 -210, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, NCR 122008, India

Nearest Metro Station: Cyber Hub (Rapid Metro)

2. Hariharan live at Mavalankar Auditorium

Time and Date: 04 June, 6:30 pm

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Venue: Mavalankar Auditorium, Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi - 110001

Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk (Yellow Line)

3. Best in Stand-Up with Nishant Tanwar, Nitin Gupta and Raghav Mandava

Time and Date: 03-09 June, 7:00 pm

Entry: Rs 750

Venue: Canvas, The People and Co. Premises No. 5, Building No. 8, Tower-B, Cyber City, Gurgaon, NCR 122002, India

Nearest Metro Station: Cyber Hub (Rapid Metro)

4. Happy Minds: The Writers Soul

Time and Date: 07 Jun, 11:30 AM

Entry: Rs 2,000

Venue: India Habitat Center, Lodhi, Road, Delhi, NCR 110003, India

Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)

5. Shri Ram Summer Theatre Festival Presents - Karmev Dharmah

Time and Date: 04 Jun, 07:30 PM

Entry: Rs 300

Venue: Shri Ram Centre, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House, Delhi, NCR 110001, India

Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House (Blue Line)

Here's hoping you make the most of this guide and have a great weekend.