5 Best Bars in Lucknow for Drinking and Dining

Lucknow, the cultural capital of Uttar Pradesh is known for its fine heritage, mouth-watering food and nightlife. The range of Lucknow's numerous bars and pubs can make it hard for one to decide which one is the best for a drink with some really good food.

Here is a rundown of some tips on selecting the best bars to drink and dine in Lucknow based on your preferences and the occasion in this blog post.

Knowing Your Preferences

Before you step out on a night of bars in Lucknow, it's necessary to know your preferences first. Here are the factors you must keep in mind:

• Do you want to have a lively ambiance?

• Are you looking for a kind of cuisine that goes well with your drinks like Indian, Continental, or a multi-cuisine option?

• Do you want live music, or DJ, or nothing at all?

• Are you going just for your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) or will you focus on the food as well?

• Are you looking to have a mixed crowd or a specific crowd only? (Please remember that bars across India are legally bound to ensure no underage or inappropriate alcohol consumption occurs.)

Lucknow has a considerable list of the best bars all with unique character. Spend some time wandering through the following popular neighborhoods as well:

Hazratganj: This busy commercial center houses various bars and restaurants offering a confluence of local and international cuisine.

Aminabad: Street food in Aminabad is very popular, and so are shopping places, along with some newly arising bars and pubs.

Gomti Nagar: These are classified as up-market areas where modern and contemporary bars and restaurants come.

Aliganj: It offers you a varying mix of traditional and modern-day typical bars to cater to your tastes and preferences.

Here is a List of the Selected Ones

Mocha Cafe & Bar

Mocha cafe & bar is an eatery and drink spot in Lucknow with a covered outdoor area offering a variety of smoothies, all-day breakfast, and main courses. It may look lively and utterly unconventional, but for sure, more than its decoration, this rooftop restaurant in Gomti Nagar serves great food, too. 

On top of an impressive list of pasta and pizzas, customers can also hand-pick ingredients to customize their meals.

Percussion

It is a must-visit bar in Lucknow to socialize. The variety of drinks and tasty food makes  it a perfect spot.

Molecule Air Bar Lucknow

It is among the well-equipped bars for cocktail lovers. This bar in Lucknow is famous for its tasty cuisine and excellent service. 

Sky Bar

Visit this bar situated near Gomti Riverwalk at Renaissance hotel. It serves cocktails and snacks. 

Scott and A Barrel

The Scottish restro-bar in Lucknow, offers a wide range of culinary delights, live music performances, exclusive Ladies Nights, sports screening and Happy Hours events. 

The Best Ways to Choose 

Keeping in Mind the Occasion: The occasion determines the kind of bar you are going to choose. A lively pub having good food and drinks is perhaps preferred for a casual outing with friends; however, a special evening, calls for an equal setting.

Research: Scouting around different neighborhoods and checking online reviews for bars that your interests are drawn to.

Menu: Above all, if you happen to have any dietary needs or restrictions, verify that the location serves food.Get recommendations: Do not be afraid to ask the locals or the hotel reception just so you would have an idea where the good places around town to drink are.

Low peak hours: If you want to avoid crowds, then it is wise to visit in low peak hours.