bars & lounges
A TALE OF THE
GREAT BARS
Delhi bar scene can take you from a sophisticated tranquil place, to a place where people interact during wine clubs. Some bars in the capital even offer those selections which are no more in manufacturing, thus beckoning more clients. GoNow takes you around the chic bars of the capital, updating you with all their offerings and how great décor adds heavily to the wine & dine experience. Rubicon, The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon “The design of Rubicon is to give secluded experience to the guests where they can get some relaxation post work” says Sanjeev Kapoor, Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage. Taking pride in the interiors of the bar which are delicately designed, Kapoor says, “Rubicon is one such bar in the Delhi/NCR region which is highly elegant with high arm chairs, Italian marble all over the space and the interiors done by Hirsh Bedne, who is the designer of the hotel as well.” Apart from the private space given to each guest there is a private area in the bar, where one can hold their cloistered parties.
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The whole feel of the bar is more relaxed and private as compared to the other bars we visited (our verdict). One can come here post or pre dinner or after you are over with a banquet function to grab your share of peace. Explaining the design element further, Kapoor says “the entire wood that you can see in Rubicon is from Japan. Also the designing and the styling that you see, like delicate refined flower patterns are the same that are being used in Spectra (Leela Ambience’ multi-cuisine restaurant), which I would say is a signature Leela style.” What Rubicon serves is a great variety of malts from Scotland. Also they have good selections of Cognac from France and vod-
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kas- which they specialise in. The selection of vodkas is from France, Germany, Down South, Argentina, South Africa etc. “We do special cocktails, which is a signature part of the bar. Our practice is not to turn this bar into a beer garden. What we are looking forward is to cater to those who have got more refined taste and enjoy sophisticated ambience”, comments Kapoor. Also we got to talk to the Executive Chef, Ramon Salto Alvarez who explained us how the menu which is served at the bar, actually contributes in attracting more patrons. “At Rubicon we will work into Tapas menu. You will have assortment of delicacies like guacamole, nachos with salsa and more. You will also get dishes from Spain where ever ything will be in mini sizes like mini pizzas etc. Also we have salads and Mexican tacos. The food we serve here comes with a purpose. We want the guests to enjoy eating comfortably while talking to their friends. So the size of these snacks are intentionally kept handy”, says Alvarez. “The prices at Rubicon are actually above average. Here we have maximum number of clienteles coming from US and UK and they understand their single malts and cognacs” says Kapoor. A single Malt can cost you around `600-700, where a good 50 year old malt can cost up to `25,000.