Damdama Lake Bar sunset lounge with lakeside cocktails
✦ Lakeside Bar & Lounge

Sip. Sunset. Damdama Lake Bar.

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.

60 kmFrom Delhi
12–11 PMOpen Daily
4.8 ★Guest Rated
₹499Couple Cover
The Story

Where the Aravalli Meets a Perfect Pour

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.

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Bar Packages & Experiences

From a lazy sundowner to a full bar buyout—six ways to book the deck.

Sundowner Session

₹499 / couple
  • Cover redeemable on F&B
  • Welcome mocktail × 2
  • Deck seating, 5–8 PM
  • Bonfire lounge access
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Birthday Booth

₹4,999 / 6 pax
  • Reserved lounge for 6
  • Cocktail pitcher × 2
  • Mixed grill platter
  • Custom cake cutting
  • Décor & fairy lights
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Bachelorette / Bachelor

₹7,999 / 8 pax
  • Welcome shots on arrival
  • Unlimited mixers 3 hours
  • DJ playlist requests
  • Themed props & sash
  • Late checkout to lounge
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Corporate After-Party

₹1,499 / pax
  • 3 drinks + 4 canapés
  • Reserved bar section
  • Live music or DJ
  • Branded signage option
  • GST invoice
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Full Bar Buyout

₹1.5L onwards
  • Exclusive deck & bar
  • Custom drinks menu
  • Chef's tasting spread
  • Live band + DJ
  • Perfect for weddings
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Your Evening

A Night at Damdama Lake Bar

4:30 PM

Arrival & Welcome Drink

Check in at the deck, settle into a lounge chair, watch the lake wake up in golden light with a house welcome mocktail.

5:30 PM

Sunset Session Begins

Our bartenders roll out the signature cocktails cart. First smoked Old Fashioned of the night hits the counter.

7:00 PM

Fire Pits Light Up

String lights and fire pits flick on. Small plates start arriving—tandoori charcuterie, bao buns, truffle fries.

8:00 PM

Live Acoustic Set

Fri–Sat: our resident duo plays 90 minutes of unplugged Bollywood, Coldplay and indie favourites.

9:30 PM

Dinner on the Deck

Move to a lakeside table for peppercorn steak, wood-fired flatbread or late-night ramen paired with wine.

11:00 PM

Last Call

Espresso martinis, molten chocolate, one final pour by the fire—then a quick drive back or a stay upstairs.

For Companies

Corporate Offsites & After-Parties

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.

30–200 pax

Scalable spaces from private lounge to full buyout

GST Invoice

Transparent billing, corporate PO friendly

Bundled Offsite

Combine with daytime adventure activities

Branded Bar

Custom menu, signature drink, backdrop

Getting Here

How to Reach Damdama Lake Bar

60 km from Delhi · 45 minutes from Gurgaon Cyber Hub

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By Car

Delhi → Gurgaon → Sohna Road → Damdama. Ample self-parking on site. Valet available Fri–Sun.

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Cab / Uber

Ola/Uber from Gurgaon ~₹700–900. Return cabs are limited after 10 PM—prebook or ask us to arrange.

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Metro + Taxi

Yellow line to HUDA City Centre, then 40-min taxi to Damdama. Best for weekday visits.

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By Shuttle

Groups of 10+ can request our chargeable Volvo shuttle from Gurgaon/Delhi—ideal for offsites.

Your Table by the Lake is Waiting

Sunsets don't reschedule. Reserve your deck seat, bonfire lounge or full buyout in under a minute.

Guest Love

What Guests Are Saying

★ 4.8 / 5 · 1,240+ Reviews
★★★★★

"Best sunset in NCR, hands down. The smoked Old Fashioned is genuinely world-class and the bonfire made our anniversary."

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Aditi & RohanAnniversary · Gurgaon
★★★★★

"Booked the full deck for our team offsite. Zero logistics headache. The signature drink named after our product was a huge hit."

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Vikram S.Sales Head · Fintech, DLF
★★★★★

"The bao buns and the late-night ramen deserve their own restaurant. Live acoustic set was the cherry on top."

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Meera K.Foodie · South Delhi
★★★★★

"Drove down from Aerocity for date night. Under an hour, honest prices, real cocktails, and a view Instagram cannot fake."

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Kabir M.Weekend Regular
★★★★☆

"Perfect bachelorette venue. Loved the reserved lounge, the props and the DJ taking song requests all night."

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Sanya A.Bride-to-be · Noida
★★★★★

"We've done three corporate offsites here. The team-building by day + bar in the evening combo is unbeatable."

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Rajesh N.HR Lead · IT Services
Answers

Damdama Lake Bar FAQs

What are Damdama Lake Bar's opening hours?

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.

Where exactly is Damdama Lake Bar located?

On the eastern deck of Damdama Lake Resort, roughly 60 km from central Delhi and 45 minutes from Gurgaon Cyber Hub via Sohna Road.

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Weekends (Thu–Sun evenings) fill up fast, especially for sunset slots. We strongly recommend booking on WhatsApp or via the form below.

Is there an entry cover charge?

A ₹499 couple / ₹299 solo cover applies after 5 PM on weekends. It is fully redeemable on food and beverages.

What kind of drinks do you serve?

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.

Is the food menu vegetarian-friendly?

Yes. Roughly 40% of our menu is vegetarian, including wood-fired flatbreads, paneer skewers, corn salad, ramen and truffle fries.

Do you host private parties and birthdays?

Absolutely—dedicated Birthday Booth, Bachelorette and Buyout packages. See the Packages section above or WhatsApp us for a custom quote.

Can we book the bar for a corporate event?

Yes. Private lounge (30 pax), deck (60 pax) or full buyout (200 pax) are all available. GST invoice provided; PO-friendly billing.

Is there parking available?

Yes, complimentary self-parking. Valet service runs Friday to Sunday evenings.

Are children allowed at the bar?

Kids are welcome until 8 PM in the family lounge section. After 8 PM the deck becomes 18+ only, in line with licence norms.

What's the dress code?

Smart casual. No dress code enforced during daytime; evenings encourage smart casual—avoid gym wear or beachwear on the deck.

Is smoking allowed?

Yes, we have designated open-air smoking zones along the deck. Indoor lounges are strictly non-smoking.

Do you have live music every day?

Live acoustic duos play Friday & Saturday from 8 PM. Sunday features a DJ brunch. Weekdays are ambient playlist evenings.

Can I request a specific song from the band?

Of course—song requests are welcome and part of the fun. Just walk up between sets.

What payment methods do you accept?

All major credit/debit cards, UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), and corporate GST invoicing for offsites.

Can I combine the bar visit with adventure activities?

Yes—Damdama Lake Resort offers kayaking, ATV rides, archery, ziplining and camping. Ask us to bundle a day + evening package.

Is there a stay option nearby?

Damdama Lake Resort offers luxury tents, cottages and rooms—perfect for guests who want to skip the drive back.

What is the cancellation policy?

Table reservations: free cancellation up to 4 hours before. Packages/buyouts: 48-hour window with a 25% retention fee.

Is the bar wheelchair accessible?

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.

Do you serve on dry days?

On government-notified dry days we serve a premium mocktail bar with the same cocktail craft, minus the alcohol.

Can we bring our own cake?

Yes—outside cake is welcome with a nominal cakeage fee (₹250). Custom cakes can also be arranged in advance.

Is there a minimum spend?

No minimum spend for regular table bookings. Private lounge and buyout bookings have package minimums as listed.

Are pets allowed?

Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome on the outdoor deck. Please inform us in advance so we seat you appropriately.

Do you host New Year's Eve or festival nights?

Yes—NYE, Holi Sundowner, Diwali cocktail evening and Valentine's are marquee nights. They sell out weeks in advance—book early.

How do I make a reservation?

WhatsApp us at +91 99999 99999, fill the form below, or call the bar directly. Confirmation lands within 15 minutes on business hours.

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