Kolkata boasts of a lively nightlife scene with popular bars, clubs, pubs and lounges coming alive after dusk. There are several places where you can have a gala time at night, but the best nightlife spots in Kolkata are usually clustered in and around Park Street. Check out the five most popular places that are known to offer the best nightlife in Kolkata.

The Park

The Park Hotel is home to some of the most happening nightlife places in Kolkata such as Someplace Else, Tantra and Roxy. You can go to Someplace Else to enjoy great live music. It is a British-style pub plus concert venue with a distinctly retro vibe. Western rock is played here very often, but this place also hosts emerging local talents. Located within the Park Hotel are Tantra, a swanky lounge bar and nightclub, and Roxy, a classic cocktail bar. The Park became a favorite haunt for party lovers who swear by its clubs’ cocktail collection, food options, the best dance floor, and upbeat music.

Timings:

Someplace Else – 4.00 pm to 12.00 am (Monday to Thursday) & 4.00 pm to 2.00 am (Friday to Sunday)

Tantra – 7.00 pm to 2.00 am (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday); 4.00 pm to 12.00 am (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday); closed on Monday

Roxy – 7.00 pm to 2.00 am (Monday to Friday); 7.00 pm to 4 am (Saturday); 4.00 pm to 10.00 am (Sunday)

Backstage

One of the best places to experience nightlife in Kolkata is Backstage. This pub is famous for its rock music and disco. Backstage is just as popular for its classic interiors and its vast menu featuring excellent drinks and different cuisines. It is open on all days, but expect huge crowds if you are going here during the weekend. Backstage is situated in Salt Lake City.

Timings: 12 pm to 12.00 am, all days of the week

Nocturne

Located on Shakespeare Sarani Road, Nocturne invites the young party crowd for an amazing experience of nightlife in Kolkata. Nocturne is a bar, lounge and a nightclub too. With the highest quality sound systems playing the best music, carbon dioxide cannons releasing puffs of fog onto the dance floor, and crazy LED lighting flashing streaks of colorful lights; Nocturne sets the mood right for dancing the night away. It also has a dedicated space in the basement for smoking and hookahs. The others best places to lounge about in Kolkata at night include Shisha Reincarnated, Shimmers, and Phoenix.

Timings: 6.00 pm to 12.00 am (Monday to Thursday, and Sunday); 6.00 pm to 2.00 am (Friday and Saturday)

Aqua

Nightlife in Kolkata is a rather relaxed experience at Aqua, situated within the Park Hotel. This luxurious poolside lounge is a great place for sundowner parties. Lie down on the comfortable recliners beside the pool and savor delicious food and drinks as the in-house DJs delight you with their groovy tunes. Aqua boasts an extensive collection of drinks from imported wines to premium whiskeys. They also have a good variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Timings: Open 24/7, all days of the week

UG Reincarnated

Located in Hotel Hindustan International on AJC Bose Road, UG Reincarnated (formerly known as the Underground) is among the most popular nightclubs in Kolkata where you can unwind over good music, food, and drinks. As the name suggests, the old club called Underground underwent a major revamp in 2015. In its new avatar, it offers and got reincarnated with ultra-modern features including 3D laser lights, a 40-ft long bar, and a virtual laser screen curtain.

Timings: 11.00 am to 11.30 pm, all days of the week

If you aren’t a big fan of parties, then you can try other nightlife experiences in Kolkata like driving on empty roads, riding a horse around Victoria Memorial, watching cultural performances hosted by various fine art academies, playing cricket or football at Turf Street, or go exploring the food streets and late-night eateries to satisfy your midnight cravings. So, when are you flying to the City of Joy? For great savings on flight tickets to Kolkata from Dallas and other US cities, book with Indian Eagle. And don’t miss out on these nightlife places when you travel to this city.