Partying it up with santa

From live bands, special menus, unlimited drinks and Santa DJs to a Christmas themed decor, city clubs are geared up to give a rocking welcome to the festival.

From live bands, special menus, unlimited drinks and Santa DJs to a Christmas themed decor, city clubs are geared up to give a rocking welcome to the festival

Glowey White Christmas

For a different Christmas experience, complete with Santa girls telling stories, visit this club and lounge. There’ll be sound, light and story telling clubbed with a customised theme. The main attraction this year will be the Santa girls with UV body paint on them Santa girls will use postures to narrate stories, crafting a musical journey beyond fairy tales. Catch DJ San, in an all new Santa avatar, playing some Electro, House & rare remixes. Also, enjoy a special food menu here.

Where

: F Bar & Lounge, 50 B Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri

When

: December 24

Timings

: 11pm onwards

Entry Charges

: Rs 3,000 per couple

Christmas-Ale

This restro-bar has Edwin Fernandes singing Christmas and love songs at the terrace. Joined by two lady crooners, the theme of the evening will be celebrating life. The restaurant will have a DJ playing Bollywood and commercial numbers. Specially crafted Christmas beer, Brown Ale, will be served. And, taking you to the land of Santa, will be the red, green and golden theme on the restro-bar’s two floors.

Where

: Vapour, Second floor, MGF Megacity Mall, MG Road

When

: December 24

Timings:

9pm to midnight

Entry Charges

: None

Xmas Eve Party

Here, celebrate the night before Christmas with music. Dance the night away as DJs Amit and Harsh play popular numbers. Watch out for some commercial whacky music too. There will be a sumptuous food menu and drinks on the house too.

Where

: Smoke House Grill, North Wing, VIPPS Center, Masjid Moth, GK II

When

: December 24

Timings:

9.30pm onwards

Entry Charges

: By registration

Naughty Christmas

This one’s a naughty Christmas party with the theme: Save Santa The Trip. There’ll be club music, mischievous games, a picture corner with Santa and a Mistletoe Booth. As DJ Manu belts out hit numbers, there’ll also be a five-course gala dinner with cocktails such as Senorita, Santa Baby, X-Mas Dive and Jingle Bell.

Where

: Kink, Dharam Palace Sector 18, Noida

When: December 24

Timings: 8pm onwards

Entry Charges

: Rs 1,000 per couple

Bells and Dhols

Enjoy the punjabi tadka to Christmas this season, as you dance to the beats of concept- based Dhol band, Buzzfunk. DJ Sumit Sethi, Jaswinder Kooner — fastest dholi in the world, Sandy on the percussions, Paras — the Freestyle Rapper and emcee, along with Whicked — the scratcher, will make you dance all night here.

Where

: Buzz, Ground Floor, MGF Mall, Saket

When:

December 24

Timings

: 9pm to 1am

Entry Charges

: None

Christmas Eve Celebration

The party kicks off in the afternoon itself with a live DJ, who will play popular songs. The evening will be marked by a live performance by fusion, Indian rock band, Pratham. Special food packages will be on offer. There will also be live cooking sessions — including pasta. Here, one can even book a table for six in advance for Rs25,000.

Where

: Tryst MusiCafe, G-16, 17, 30 & 31, Ground Floor, Salcon Ras Vilas Mall, Saket District Centre

When

: December 24

Timings:

Midnight onwards

Entry Charges

: None

Tabs on Christmas

This lounge-bar in the cyber city of Gurgaon is ideal for a hangout if you are stuck in office till late even on Christmas eve. Here, DJ Lijo from Mumbai will play electronic dance music mixed with Bollywood and Punjabi beats. There is unlimited IMFL with appetizers available in the package.

Where

: Tab01, Level 1, Food Court, Cyber Greens Building, DLF III

When

: December 24

Timings

: 9pm to midnight

Entry Charges

: Rs 2,500 per couple

Xmas Eve Bash

If partying hard is on your mind, then head here. The club will be open till midnight and will have a free entry for couples. However, post midnight, the entry charges are R4,000 per couple. Food and beverages will be served as ala carte and the house DJs play hit numbers, including Christmas carols. There’ll be special price on tables.

Where

: Lap - Hotel Samrat, Chanakyapuri

When

: December 24

Timings

: Till 12am

Entry Charges:

None till midnight

Red Christmas Party

Come to this restro-cum-bar, where everything from the décor to the dress code will be red. There are packages of unlimited drinks and food, and special gifts for best couples in dress code. Performance by international artists, a fire show and lady bartenders, are some of the highlights here. DJ Gagan and DJ Iran will belt out hit songs.

Where

: Forgetful Elephant, M-25, Greater Kailash Part-1

When

: December 24; Timings: 9pm onwards;

Entry Charges

: None

Rock ‘n’ Roll

Catch the Shillong-based band Lou Majaw and friends churn out their trademark rock and roll coupled with classic Christmas songs here. Known as the Bob Dylan of the North East, this band is set to rock the evening. Adding the christmas touch will be the theme of red and white.

Where

: Attitude Alive, C002, Supermart 1, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon

When

: December 24; Timings: 9pm to midnight

Entry Charges

: Rs 500

Christmas @TLR

From the Christmas Eve to Christmas night, they’ll serve their annual Christmas specials. You can go back for a second filling on the Boxing Day as well. Their residential A/V unit would host XXXMAS DISCO as you enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner with Turkey in the main course, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and Brussel sprouts.

Where

: TLR Café & Kitchen, 31 Hauz Khas Village

When:

December 24-26

Timings

: Dec 24 (6pm onwards), 24-25 (12pm-11.30pm)

Entry Charges

: None

Gala Christmas Celebrations

Head here for a lavish dinner,with a live musical performance. You can also enjoy a Christmas buffet, including Turkey with traditional accompaniments, ham, plum pudding. There would be unlimited supply of drinks with the Christmas themed ambience, having all it takes to make it to a perfect Christmas eve.

Where

: Olive at the Qutub: One Style Mile, Kalka Dass Marg, Mehrauli

When:

December 24

Timings

: 8pm onwards

Entry Charges

: None

Sporty Christmas

Spread across about 30,000 sq ft area, this one’s sure going to be one of the biggest party in the city. Complete with sport-themed décor, this is the place for a sporty Christmas. Dance to the pulsating beats belted out by the best of DJs and snack on an unlimited buffet package. Wash it all down with a variety of premium imported liquor from the open bar. There will be a life-sized Christmas tree too.

Where

: Underdoggs Sports Bar & Grill, F 38, Level 1, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj

When

: December 24

Timings

: 8pm onwards

Entry Charges

: None

Go Simply Goa

This restro-bar with French style Bistrot setting will have Goan band, Simple truth, playing Christmas carols followed by classic, retro and reggae music. A nine-feet tall Christmas tree made from beer bottles is the attraction here. Dressed as Santa, the disc jockey will distribute sweets to guests, and take their song requests. Enjoy the Christmas buffet and gulp unlimited mugs of imported liquor and mulled wine here.

Where

: Mozart Café, LG- 34, DLF South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon

When

: December 24

Timings

: 8pm to 2am

Entry Charges

: Rs 2,500/person

Christmas Eve Bash

Dance to the tunes of DJ Barkha and make merry at the specially designed candyland here. Christmas will be celebrated with some peppy music numbers belted out by the DJ and guests will be offered candies too. There will be an exotic menu with special offers, even on drinks. Enjoy the musical bash in the bar, decorated as per the Christmas theme.

Where

: Urban Pind-The Urban Bar, N-4, N Block market, GK-1

When:

December 25

Timings:

9pm onwards

Entry Charges

: None