The Library Bar

Chesterfields, a crackling fireplace and rare leather-bound first editions line The Leela Palace's lobby-level bar, where the literary cocktail list names its drinks for novels and authors — a Raymond Chandler of coconut bourbon and amaro, a saffron-gin Goldfinger — beside one of Delhi's deepest whisky and cigar collections. Open until 4am at the weekend; recognised among India's 30 Best Bars five years running.