Telangana is a landlocked state in south-central India on the Deccan Plateau, home to Hyderabad, the Qutb Shahi and Nizam heritage of Golconda and Charminar, and the Kakatiya temples of Warangal and Ramappa.
Hyderabad has South India's second-busiest brewpub scene after Bengaluru, concentrated in Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Hitech City and Gachibowli. Most bars close at midnight on weekdays and 1AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The legal drinking age is 21, and alcohol is served only in licensed venues. Prices in INR with approx. USD at 1 USD = 96 INR.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Approx. 8PM-12AM (to 1AM Fri-Sat)
- Average drink
- Beer INR 300-500 (approx. USD 3-5); cocktails INR 600-1,200 (approx. USD 6-13)
- Dress code
- Smart casual; no sandals or shorts at many lounges
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Jubilee Hills (Roads 36 and 45)
A 2 km stretch with Prost, Zero40, Zythum, Vault and Olive Bistro.
Best for: Craft beer crawls, weekend groups
Banjara Hills
Hotel bars and lounges, quieter and pricier than Jubilee Hills.
Best for: Cocktails, business travellers
Hitech City, Gachibowli and Financial District
Rooftop brewpubs including Skyline Brew Co and Over The Moon Brew Company.
Best for: After-work drinks, rooftop views
Somajiguda and Begumpet
Poolside and hotel bars around The Park and ITC Kakatiya.
Best for: Quiet evenings, hotel-bar drinks
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Prost Brew Pub
A multi-level craft brewery in Jubilee Hills with graffiti-lined walls, in-house beers and rooftop seating.
Known for: In-house craft beers, rooftop seating
882/A, Road No. 45, Masthan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Zero40 Brewing
A well-known Jubilee Hills microbrewery serving house-brewed beers with North Indian, American and Italian menus.
Known for: Craft beer, value-priced flights
Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Zythum Brewing Co.
A craft brewery on Check Post Road serving house beers alongside Italian and Indian dishes.
Known for: Craft beer, Italian-Indian menu
No. 74A, Check Post Road, Park View Enclave, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Vault Brewery
A Jubilee Hills brewery known for a large selection of house beers and live music nights.
Known for: Wide variety of beers, live music
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
36 Downtown Brew Pub
A Road 36 brew pub in the Jubilee Hills pub corridor serving house-brewed beers and bar food.
Known for: Brew pub, casual dining
Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Olive Bistro and Bar
A Jubilee Hills terrace restaurant-bar with lake views, popular for sunset drinks and live jazz.
Known for: Terrace dining, cocktails, Mediterranean menu
Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Over The Moon Brew Company
A 4,500 sq ft micro brewery and kitchen near the Gachibowli flyover, popular with the IT-park crowd.
Known for: Micro brewery, cocktails, IT-corridor crowd
Plot B2, Sy No. 6/1, near Quiet Lands, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Skyline Brew Co
A fourth-floor open-air rooftop brewpub with views of the Hitech City skyline, popular after office hours.
Known for: Open-air rooftop, skyline views
4th floor rooftop, near Wipro Circle, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Aqua at The Park Hyderabad
A poolside bar at The Park hotel, offering cocktails and bar bites in a quieter, upscale setting.
Known for: Poolside cocktails, hotel bar
The Park Hyderabad, 22 Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082
Taj Krishna Lounge and Bar
A hotel bar in Banjara Hills popular with business travellers for whisky and classic cocktails.
Known for: Classic cocktails, whisky selection
Taj Krishna, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
10 Downing Street
One of the established clubs on the Jubilee Hills strip, with a dance floor, DJ sets and a bar; entry policies for stag groups vary, so confirm before going.
Cover: Cover varies by night; ID (21+) required
Hours: Daily approx. 7PM-1AM; check current timings
Club Rogue
A late-night club in Jubilee Hills with weekend DJ nights; the legal drinking age in Telangana is 21, so carry an original photo ID.
Cover: Cover varies by night; ID (21+) required
Hours: Daily approx. 7PM-1AM; check current timings
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Legal drinking age in Telangana is 21; carry an original photo ID as bars check it
Bars and pubs typically close at midnight on weekdays and 1AM on Fridays and Saturdays under current state rules; times can change
Dry days are declared around elections and certain public holidays such as Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) and Republic Day; bars may be shut
Drink-driving is strictly enforced with checkpoints; use app taxis after drinking
Many upscale venues have smart-casual dress codes; sandals or shorts may be refused at some lounges
Beer prices start around INR 300 (approx. USD 3) per glass at brewpubs; cocktails run INR 600-1,200 (approx. USD 6-13)
Book tables in advance for Friday and Saturday nights
Women travelling alone are generally comfortable in Jubilee Hills and Hitech City venues; use pre-booked app taxis to return