3 editor picks across India.
3 listening bars worth the night across India, editor-ranked. All India guides.
Genre in Defence Colony was Delhi's first dedicated vinyl bar, a daytime cafe that turns into a curated record listening room after dark falls.
TipBring a favourite record on a Thursday and the staff just might spin it; Genre opens at 09:00 as a cafe before the listening sessions.
Baroke in Grant Road is Mumbai's first vinyl-only listening bar, with over 220 curated records played on Klipsch La Scala II speakers every evening.
TipThere is a dedicated headphone zone for solo listening; ask the in house vinyl specialist what is on the platter.
Together in Vasant Vihar is a Tokyo inspired Delhi listening bar, with vinyl jazz and soul playing through a dedicated acoustic listening room.
TipEnter via the lift down the alley off Street D7; the room is small, so a weekend booking is worth making.
