Kolkata, September 2026 : Kolkata Cocktail Weekend by 30 Best Bars India takes over the city from September 25–27, bringing together some of Kolkata’s best bars with bartenders from Singapore, Canada, Malaysia, Goa, Bengaluru and New Delhi.
The three days will unfold across 12 bars in the city, with bar takeovers, special menus, masterclasses, whisky experiments, a bar culture walk and Sunday brunches. The line-up brings together a mix of people and experiences from across the drinks and hospitality world — from Isra Baron, Don Julio Brand Ambassador, India, and Rohan Jelkie, Head of Advocacy, Suntory India, to international names such as Frankie Solarik of BarChef, Canada, Bartenders of Pony, Singapore, and Good Friends Club, Penang.
Bars from across India are also flying in for the weekend, including PCO, and Barbet and Pals from New Delhi; Muro from Bengaluru; and Boilermaker, MOFO, Petisco, Second House and Quinta Cantina from Goa.
And it isn’t all happening behind the bar. One of the weekend’s more unusual additions is Adda on the Rocks, a bar-culture walk led by Priyanko Sarkar, while whisky drinkers can explore an exclusive Whisky Experiments menu and tasting experience with Ajay Nayyar.
Whether you’re chasing a new menu, a cocktail masterclass, or just an excuse to bar-hop across the city’s best addresses, there’s something on this calendar for you. Here’s a look at what’s happening across the weekend:
*25th September *
Bar Event
Conversation Room – A bar takeover by Isra Baron, Don Julio’s Brand Ambassador for India Isra will also be conducting an exclusive masterclass for bartenders at 2PM.
Yokocho – A bar takeover by Rohan Jelkie, Head of Advocacy, Suntory India
Nutcase Etc. – An exclusive Whisky Experiments Menu and JW Whisky Experiments Tasting with a masterclass by Ajay Nayyar, National Advocacy and World Class Lead
Sienna – Side B at Rannaghor by Sienna – An intimate 8-seater bar with curated small plates and cocktails
Synthe – An evening around a special menu
Mehico – A bar takeover by Barbet and Pals, New Delhi
Roxy, The Park – A bar takeover by PCO, New Delhi
Sky Point, ITC Royal Bengal – A bar takeover by Muro, Bangalore
26th September
Bar Event
Conversation Room – A bar takeover by Boilermaker, Goa, and Bartenders of Pony, Singapore
Nutcase Etc. – An evening with an exclusive Whisky Experiments menu Join Priyanko Sarkar for Adda on the Rocks – a bar culture walk from 5-7PM.
Synthe – An evening around a special menu
Little Bit Sober – A bar takeover by Bar Chef (by Frankie Solarik), Canada
2:Fifty9, JW Marriott Hotel – A bar takeover by Good Friend’s Club, Penang, Malaysia
27th September
Bar – 27th September
AMPM – Sunday Brunch with Goa’s best – Petisco, Second House and Quinta Cantina
Broadway Hotel – Sunday Brunch with MOFO, Goa