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Nightlife and entertainment
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The
nightlife
scene in Delhi is in full swing, with the advent of pubs and private nightclubs. During the week, the clubs are empty - stick to central restaurants and the well-stocked bars at upmarket hotels if you want some atmosphere. Come the weekend, though, bars are full by 9pm and clubs take off at midnight. Most clubs are in five-star hotels and operate couples-only policies at the door; women usually get in free, and men pay Rs400. Another option is to take an auto to
India Gate
and Rajpath any night after 8pm for a nightly people's party that attracts huge crowds who mill about, snacking and eating ice cream; women on their own are likely to encounter hassle.
The city fares well on the cultural front. A range of indoor and outdoor venues host performances of classical dance such as Bharatnatyam and Kathakali; one Sunday a month a classical concert is held free of charge in Nehru Park - but you'll have to be there very early to get in. Check any of the listings magazines we've detailed to see what's on at
India International Centre
, a good place to catch art exhibitions, lectures and films on all aspects of Indian culture and environment. The colossal new
India Habitat Centre
, the
British Council
and the
art
and
theatre auditoria
around India Gate are all renowned for their innovative shows and high-standard drama in both Hindi and English mediums. If you crave a Hollywood or a Bollywood hit, there are a number of good
cinemas
, such as the
Regal
in Connaught Place and the
Chanakya
in Chanakyapuri - this has just been refurbished, is safe for women on their own and shows recent Hollywood blockbusters, as do the PVR Priya in Vasant Vihar and the PVR Anupam in Saket. Other useful information
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