
The Aravalli's most cinematic lakeside bar—craft cocktails, imported beers, live acoustic nights and a crackling bonfire under a canopy of Edison lights. Just 60 km from Delhi.
Perched on a wooden deck that curves right over the water, Damdama Lake Bar is the definition of a weekend escape from Delhi-NCR. As the sun sinks behind the Aravalli ridge, our bartenders begin their ritual—muddled kaffir lime, smoked rosemary, small-batch gin, house-infused rums—each cocktail engineered for the golden hour. Whether you're driving in from Gurgaon for a Friday unwind, planning a birthday under the stars, or hosting an after-party for a corporate offsite, this is where the evening slows down and the conversations finally get good.
Damdama Lake Bar sits on the eastern deck of the Damdama Lake resort, roughly 60 kilometres south-west of central Delhi and a 45-minute drive from Gurgaon's Cyber Hub. The bar was designed as a "third place" for guests who wanted the resort's outdoor adventure by day and something more refined by evening. The main counter is carved from reclaimed sheesham wood and backed by a wall of backlit spirits that includes single malts, small-batch gins, mezcal, aged rums and a curated wine list. Beyond the counter, low lounges and fire-pit clusters spread out toward the water, wrapped by string lights that switch on the moment the sun clips the hills. The kitchen focuses on shareable, bar-first plates: pan-Asian bao, tandoori charcuterie, wood-fired flatbreads, cheese boards and a late-night ramen that has quietly become the reason regulars stay past ten. Weekends bring live acoustic sets on Fridays, an unplugged Bollywood duo on Saturdays and a mellow DJ brunch on Sundays. It's a bar built for the small rituals—first-date cocktails, anniversary champagne, a bachelorette that spills onto the deck, a corporate team that arrives buttoned-up and leaves laughing around a fire pit. Every seat looks out over water, every drink is priced honestly and every visit ends the same way: guests asking when they can come back.
From a lazy sundowner to a full bar buyout—six ways to book the deck.
Check in at the deck, settle into a lounge chair, watch the lake wake up in golden light with a house welcome mocktail.
Our bartenders roll out the signature cocktails cart. First smoked Old Fashioned of the night hits the counter.
String lights and fire pits flick on. Small plates start arriving—tandoori charcuterie, bao buns, truffle fries.
Fri–Sat: our resident duo plays 90 minutes of unplugged Bollywood, Coldplay and indie favourites.
Move to a lakeside table for peppercorn steak, wood-fired flatbread or late-night ramen paired with wine.
Espresso martinis, molten chocolate, one final pour by the fire—then a quick drive back or a stay upstairs.
Damdama Lake Bar has quietly become one of NCR's favourite corporate offsite venues—not because we're the biggest, but because we're the easiest to say yes to. We sit 45 minutes from Cyber Hub, an hour from Aerocity and 90 minutes from Noida, which means your team can wrap a workshop at 5 PM in Gurgaon and be sipping their first cocktail on the deck by 6:15. The bar itself is engineered for corporate flow: a private lounge zone that seats 30, a semi-covered deck for 60, and a full-property buyout that comfortably handles 200 for a stand-up cocktail evening. We work directly with HR and admin teams to build turnkey packages—welcome drinks, a curated cocktail menu with your brand colours, canapés paced across the evening, a live acoustic set or DJ, and a branded signature drink named after your product launch. Payment is on GST invoice, food is served with allergen tags, and our beverage team runs a dry-day-compliant "premium mocktail bar" that has quietly won over more sceptical CFOs than we can count. For larger annual offsites, we bundle the bar with daytime team-building at Damdama Lake Resort—kayaking, ATV rides, archery, a treasure hunt around the property—so your team lands in the morning, sweats through outdoor sessions, showers, and rolls into the bar for the evening without a single logistics call in between. Sales kickoffs, product launches, R&R nights, farewell dinners, leadership retreats, board dinners, IPL screening evenings, Diwali parties, year-end blowouts—we've hosted them all, and the same three things come back in every debrief: the sunset, the food, and how easy it was to run. Add a lakeside stage, custom backdrop, photographer, hashtag wall or gifting hamper, and the evening writes itself. We keep pricing transparent, contracts short, and the deck reserved for your logo only. If your team deserves an offsite that doesn't feel like a hotel ballroom, this is the one.
Scalable spaces from private lounge to full buyout
Transparent billing, corporate PO friendly
Combine with daytime adventure activities
Custom menu, signature drink, backdrop
60 km from Delhi · 45 minutes from Gurgaon Cyber Hub
Delhi → Gurgaon → Sohna Road → Damdama. Ample self-parking on site. Valet available Fri–Sun.
Ola/Uber from Gurgaon ~₹700–900. Return cabs are limited after 10 PM—prebook or ask us to arrange.
Yellow line to HUDA City Centre, then 40-min taxi to Damdama. Best for weekday visits.
Groups of 10+ can request our chargeable Volvo shuttle from Gurgaon/Delhi—ideal for offsites.
Sunsets don't reschedule. Reserve your deck seat, bonfire lounge or full buyout in under a minute.
"Best sunset in NCR, hands down. The smoked Old Fashioned is genuinely world-class and the bonfire made our anniversary."
"Booked the full deck for our team offsite. Zero logistics headache. The signature drink named after our product was a huge hit."
"The bao buns and the late-night ramen deserve their own restaurant. Live acoustic set was the cherry on top."
"Drove down from Aerocity for date night. Under an hour, honest prices, real cocktails, and a view Instagram cannot fake."
"Perfect bachelorette venue. Loved the reserved lounge, the props and the DJ taking song requests all night."
"We've done three corporate offsites here. The team-building by day + bar in the evening combo is unbeatable."
The bar is open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM. Live acoustic sets play Friday and Saturday evenings from 8 PM. Sunday DJ brunch runs 12 PM–4 PM.
On the eastern deck of Damdama Lake Resort, roughly 60 km from central Delhi and 45 minutes from Gurgaon Cyber Hub via Sohna Road.
Weekends (Thu–Sun evenings) fill up fast, especially for sunset slots. We strongly recommend booking on WhatsApp or via the form below.
A ₹499 couple / ₹299 solo cover applies after 5 PM on weekends. It is fully redeemable on food and beverages.
25+ signature cocktails, imported and craft beers, an international wine list, single malts, small-batch gins, mezcal, aged rums plus a full zero-proof menu.
Yes. Roughly 40% of our menu is vegetarian, including wood-fired flatbreads, paneer skewers, corn salad, ramen and truffle fries.
Absolutely—dedicated Birthday Booth, Bachelorette and Buyout packages. See the Packages section above or WhatsApp us for a custom quote.
Yes. Private lounge (30 pax), deck (60 pax) or full buyout (200 pax) are all available. GST invoice provided; PO-friendly billing.
Yes, complimentary self-parking. Valet service runs Friday to Sunday evenings.
Kids are welcome until 8 PM in the family lounge section. After 8 PM the deck becomes 18+ only, in line with licence norms.
Smart casual. No dress code enforced during daytime; evenings encourage smart casual—avoid gym wear or beachwear on the deck.
Yes, we have designated open-air smoking zones along the deck. Indoor lounges are strictly non-smoking.
Live acoustic duos play Friday & Saturday from 8 PM. Sunday features a DJ brunch. Weekdays are ambient playlist evenings.
Of course—song requests are welcome and part of the fun. Just walk up between sets.
All major credit/debit cards, UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), and corporate GST invoicing for offsites.
Yes—Damdama Lake Resort offers kayaking, ATV rides, archery, ziplining and camping. Ask us to bundle a day + evening package.
Damdama Lake Resort offers luxury tents, cottages and rooms—perfect for guests who want to skip the drive back.
Table reservations: free cancellation up to 4 hours before. Packages/buyouts: 48-hour window with a 25% retention fee.
The main lounge and washrooms are wheelchair accessible via a ramp. Some lakeside deck steps are not—let us know and we'll seat you accordingly.
On government-notified dry days we serve a premium mocktail bar with the same cocktail craft, minus the alcohol.
Yes—outside cake is welcome with a nominal cakeage fee (₹250). Custom cakes can also be arranged in advance.
No minimum spend for regular table bookings. Private lounge and buyout bookings have package minimums as listed.
Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome on the outdoor deck. Please inform us in advance so we seat you appropriately.
Yes—NYE, Holi Sundowner, Diwali cocktail evening and Valentine's are marquee nights. They sell out weeks in advance—book early.
WhatsApp us at +91 99999 99999, fill the form below, or call the bar directly. Confirmation lands within 15 minutes on business hours.