15 Gin Cocktails In Kolkata That Are Sips Of Perfection

Delhi 6 is a beautiful blend of London dry gin, lemon juice, elderflower syrup, and house-made orange and saffron marmalade, all of which are topped with Indian tonic water. But if not for this gin concoction, Warehouse Cafe's bar menu offers a lot of other cocktails, including both classic and signature selections. The mixologist will create a stunning glass that goes nicely with any of the meal courses if you mention your preferred base. 

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Mushroom Cream and Cheese Dimsum, Gondhoraj Fish Fry and Lucy Cheesy Wonton, and Jalapeno Cheddar Chicken Tikka

Price: INR 1,800 for two

Every visit to ITC Royal Bengal's rooftop bar, Skypoint, transports guests to the 1970s and 1980s. Skypoint offers a very tactile experience with its stunning antiquated decor, which features a maroon, off-white, and dark brown palette. Sip on their K for Kolkata gin cocktail as you peer into the cityscape overlooking the wetlands. This sophisticated cocktail features flavours of chilled cucumber, peppery ginger, and gondhoraj. After that, they add sweet syrup and sparkling water. It's a whole flavour party with a fun twist on classic city feelings.

Timing: 4 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Malai Broccoli, Dim Sum Basket, Prawn Tacos, Ajwaini Mahi Tikka and Sushi Platter

Price: INR 2,500 for two

Google Rating: 4.7/5

Instagram: @itcroyalbengal

Light, inviting, and full of personality, take a sip of LMNOQ's Floral Gin & Tonic since it is the most popular cocktail at this sky bar. The cocktail is like spring in a glass, with delicate floral overtones and a taste profile that is unlike anything else. Adding the Aparajita flower gives it a stunning shade and a mild zing. And the gin? Fresh flowers are added to it, before it is poured to mix, adding that extra aesthetic appeal and flavour.

Google Rating: 3.9/5

Timing: 12:30 PM - 12 AM 

Must-Try Food: Vegan Gnocchi, Tiramisu Our Style, Al Funghi Risotto

Price: INR 1,700 for two 

Instagram: @lmnoq.kolkata 

Cointreau, pineapple, cherry brandy, and bitter pomegranate are all included in this fragrant gin. If you're a gin enthusiast looking for a refreshing beverage, this is the one. The Singapore Sling is tasty, tangy, and invigorating when made according to exact measures. This gin cocktail is regarded as a perfect representation of a well-balanced cocktail and an expert demonstration in minimising an abundance of ingredients from overpowering one another.

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timing: 9 AM - 3 AM

Must-Try Food: Frito Mishto, Curried Gallet Slider, Shallow-Fried Sesame Prawns

Price: INR 3,000 for two

Instagram: @2fifty9thebar

Rosegarden at Skypoint is a red-scarlet floral bomb, as the name suggests. Sweet, inebriated, and completely moody. It has hibiscus, lavender, rose, and gin, which all work in unison. It has a fresh burst from a splash of lime juice and tonic water. Sophisticated, aromatic, and subtly seductive. It is just as tasty and pretty as it looks, so it is a must-try!

Google Rating: 4.7/5

Timing: 4 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Tossed Asparagus and Shiitake, Popcorn Shrimp, Tempura Sushi Rolls, Chips

Price: INR 2,500 for two

Instagram: @itcroyalbengal

This cocktail is as refreshing and breezy as it sounds. The combination of Tanqueray, handmade fennel syrup, fresh apricot preserve, lime, and tonic will be a hit with you. With the addition of lime slices, this version makes a stunning, vibrant cocktail that you will undoubtedly enjoy throughout the summer.

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Timing: 4 PM - 3 AM

Must-Try Food: Iranian Chicken, Jujeh Kebab, Charcoal Pomfret

Price: INR 3,500 for two

Instagram: @thewestinkolkata

Tian Shang is that beverage that you sip when the heat rushes to your head--subdued and bold. Raspberry liqueur, vodka, gin, and that elderflower foam: an unforgettable concoction. The Chinese term Tian Shang means "heavenly." So, you can imagine where you're going to be after multiple glasses of it. While you take a sip of this iconic drink, do not forget to soak in the Kolkata skyline!

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11 PM

Must-Try Food: Prawn Sui Mai, Crispy Prawn Cheung Fun, Poached Peking Dumpling, Crispy Aromatic Duck

Price: INR 3,000 for two

Instagram: @yauatchakolkata

A Salted Lychee Martini—vodka, gin, a dab of elderflower, and some delicious lychee? Very demure, very cutesy! It's a sweet, rich, and fantastic energy drink that's a lot of fun to share with friends. This Asian-inspired cocktail blends gin or sake with canned lychee syrup and lychee liqueur. It is usually served in a cold martini glass and topped with either fresh or canned lychee, and combines the distinct floral sweetness of lychee fruit with the crisp character of the base liquor.

Google Rating: 5/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Vegetarian Mezze Platter, Lobster Linguine, Banana Blossom Salad, Tiramisu

Price: INR 2,000 for two

Instagram: @olivecafekolkata

Get the Berry Hunter G&T, a delicious gin-based beverage that contains refreshing ingredients like ginger, kaffir, and lemongrass to keep you feeling cool throughout the summer. Cranberry juice is added on top to give it a delicious touch! Given the severe weather, this is THE summertime cocktail you will keep ordering one after the other. With a large dance floor, elaborate lighting, and a DJ console, Refinery091 also has a fresh menu of food and drinks created in response to customer requests.

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM, Monday to Thursday, and 12 PM - 2 AM, Friday to Sunday

Must-Try Food: Asian Curry Bowl, Quinoa Cilantro Paneer Chunks, Kerala Kozhi Paniyaram

Price: INR 2,000 for two

Instagram: @refinery091official

Jalpaiguri, also known as the "Land of Olives," is where it all begins. Our tart native olive, jalpai, has been transformed into something incredible—a gin cocktail that will stick in your memory for days. Made with panchphoron fizz, gin, jalpai chutney, and jalpai papri on the side. The fizz's effervescent, spicy overtones balance out the drink's harsh, acidic chutney flavour. It is audacious, sentimental, and completely prepared to venture outside of Bengal.

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:45 PM

Must-Try Food: Grilled Exotic Risotto, Penne Paprika Cream, Non-Veg Platter, Choco Hazelnut Mousse

Price: INR 2,500 for two

Instagram: @olterraindia

The first SOCIAL in Kolkata is a place that honours Kolkata and all of its incarnations. SOCIAL will always be unique because of how it immerses itself in and blends in with the city it is in. Of course, if you enjoy gin cocktails, the SOCIAL Thai Maalish is going to hit all the right nerves in your body. The gin cocktail, as usual, has your favourite mixes of gin with kaffir lime. Balancing the flavours is a fusion of basil, galangal, lemongrass and coconut water. The drink is a 100% smash!

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 11 AM - 2 AM

Must-Try Food: Nina Aunty's Mutton Dhansak With Brown Rice, Chalo Chelo, Anda Mutton Seek Paratha

Price: INR 1,500 for two

Instagram: @parkstreetsocial

LBB Tip: You can also order a Banarasi Patiala with a full 90 ml of your favourite alcohol drowned in sugarcane juice.

The Beauty of Hibiscus is another beverage that you will enjoy. It is a Himalayan dry gin created with freshly squeezed lime juice, aquafaba, and handcrafted hibiscus-ginger toffee tea. This drink is as wonderful as it appears. It is a great drink for gin enthusiasts! A multi-cuisine menu featuring over 70 meals and strong beverages that will keep you energised can be found at this laid-back establishment. 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 12 PM - 1 AM

Must-Try Food: Boiled Egg, Mushroom Burmani, Maharaja Platter

Price: INR 3,000 for two

Instagram: @scrapyardofficial

Whatever genius came up with the idea that Candy Floss Gin Cocktail should exist needs to be celebrated because it is a spectacular gin cocktail to serve at dinner parties, as it is in itself a dessert. A childhood beloved bubblegum flavour is combined with the very adult sharpness of London dry gin and expertly polished with tonic water to generate a stunning artwork! We can guarantee you a wonderful atmosphere when you visit Warehouse Cafe. Dim lighting, well-placed chandeliers, and sumptuous décor—especially the bar—make it feel like a dream. Definitely worthy of Instagram!

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Chicken bao, double chocolate brownie, orange mojito, and Manhattan 

Price: INR 1,800 for two

Instagram: @warehousecafekolkata

No matter the season, gin and ginger make a great combination that never fails to please. The combination of ginger's fiery sting and gin's botanical aromas is sheer fascination, whether you're looking for a spicy winter drink or a zesty summer refresher. This gin-based drink from the Ho Chi Minh Sarani pub combines the virtues of ginger juice, gin, fresh oranges, and lemongrass to create a warm, sweet, yet tart sip. Please Don't Talk also serves Kolkata's largest pizzas, which is 40 inches long and enough for 14 people. Half-sized or quarter-sized ones are also an option.

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 12:30 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Yin Yang Dim Sum, BBQ Chicken Pizza, and Chilli Chicken Bao

Price: INR 1,200 for two

Instagram: @plsdnttlk

Without a doubt, one of the most well-liked locations for live music enthusiasts with a side of cocktails. Since its founding in 1994, it has had a distinctive old-school rock sound, a thrilling atmosphere, and incredible live performances. Where else can you get an old-school Negroni? Equal amounts of gin, sweet vermouth, and bitter Campari combine to create a great gin cocktail. It's not something you'll finish too soon, but that's what we like about them. 

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 4 PM - 12 AM

Must-Try Food: Mac & Cheese pakora bites, Masala Boiled Eggs, Chicken Sausage fry, Beer Batter Fish & Chips

Price: INR 1,500 for two

Instagram: @someplaceelselive