Meet Jaipur in its modern renaissance, where you will find the hottest new lounges and bars on one side and chic cafes and patisseries for the sweetest bakes on the other. These are the new places in Jaipur you must visit!
Jaipur—beyond its towering forts, stately palaces, streets that breathe a rousing semblance of the city’s royal past and a budding present, and of course the namkeen pyaz kachoris—is reviving its status. An air of urbanity and newness drapes the capital city of Rajasthan, which perhaps the locals and travellers seek after they’ve exhausted the checklist of must-visit historic places around. Be it a cup of coffee, a tall glass of cocktail, a unique experiential or a quick stop to an aesthetic cafe, Jaipur’s map is buzzing with new eateries and establishments that coop within an exciting world of its own, marked with resplendent interiors and a stunning food affair that convinces you to come back, again and again.
Check out the hottest, new places in Jaipur to hop around, where you can spend your sweet mornings and cosy evenings at.
How Sweet—An Artisan Bakery & Cafe, Jaipur
What was once one of Jaipur’s favourite artisan bakeries, How Sweet has recently added another feather to its cap and transformed into a cafe. Founded by Atika Agarwal, How Sweet drifts away from the frills of unhealthy desserts and whips up cakes and bread that are freshly handcrafted with natural ingredients. And if you are always looking for eggless bakes, then How Sweet is the answer for you. The bakery also creates adorable baskets and hampers that make for perfect gifts. Fluted walls, pendant lights, lush greens and neat arches make the dessert-binging experience in Jaipur all the more artsy and fun.
Must-have: How Sweet in Jaipur has introduced its weekend English brunches, making weekends a perfect excuse to indulge in crisp croissants and tempting desserts!
Where: How Sweet, C 29, Pankaj Singhvi Marg, Vidhan Sabha Rd, Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cibo, Royal Heritage Haveli, Jaipur
If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of Royal Heritage Haveli in Jaipur, you know how this boutique hotel’s palette of bold and diverse colours is enough to enthrall! Enter Cibo, the hotel’s very own boulangerie and patisserie right in the heart of the haveli, and you know there is no getting away from its sweet, spellbinding surprises. One of the fun new places in Jaipur, at Cibo you’ll find nostalgic cream rolls, cupcakes and banana bread alongside cheese tartlets, éclairs and croissants. It truly is a delightful discovery.
Must-have: Dive right into Cibo’s assemblage of tea cakes, victorian sponge cakes, French baguette and tiramisu to taste the best of European sweet fare in the heart of Jaipur.
Where: Cibo, Royal Heritage Haveli, Plot No. 116 & 117, Near Khatipura Tiraya, Khatipura, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Johri & Sons, The Johri, Jaipur
Right in the bustling action of Johri Bazaar in Jaipur you will find an inviting boutique hotel, The Johri at Lal Haveli, standing tall and elegant. The property recently welcomed its highly-awaited cocktail bar dubbed Johri & Sons in collaboration with Stranger & Sons. A fixating combination of contemporary and old-world charm, Johri & Sons is a surprising haven where unique concoctions and cocktails come alive as an ode to India’s rich landscape of botanicals and local flavours.
Must-have: Nazariya, a variation of negroni with a hint of watermelon.
Where: Johri & Sons, 3950, MSB Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Ghat Darwaza, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rosado, Jaipur
The tallest, the biggest, the sexiest—reads the Instagram page of Rosado in Jaipur, the newest entrant in the nightlife of the pink city. Visually opulent and conceptually scintillating, Rosado is touted as Jaipur’s biggest lounge and kitchen that has redefined the idea of letting one’s hair down, bringing eccentric spirit blends, a global food menu and a high-octane music scene to its patrons. From its elevated interiors that remind you of the Midas touch to its outdoor setting that overlooks the endless skyline and 360-degree views of Jaipur, Rosado adds a whole new life to the city.
Must-have: A whole array of Asian, Mughlai and Continental cuisine and its cool cocktail concoctions such as Moscow Mule, French 75 and the classic Bellini.
Where: Rosado, Floor No.10&11 , Mall Of Jaipur, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Dome, Jaipur
An astonishing amalgam of heritage and modernity, The Dome in Jaipur is reimagining the idea of unwinding after a long day. Standing right in the nexus of the city’s popular spots of Panch Batti and Raj Mandir, The Dome is an exploration of the unique potential that the pink city has to offer to the locals as well as the tourists. With a resplendent rooftop area, gazebo-style settings, a terrace and a dedicated indoor area, the Dome plays by the rules of versatility, extending itself as a place for the romantics and adventurers alike, and its curated menu of food and drinks just makes it aptly exciting and elevated.
Must-have: This is a vegetarian-only fine-dine and its Jungle Roti, Dhaniya Chaap. Spicy Thai roll are a must-try!
Where: The Dome, Panch Batti, Jayanti Market, New Colony, Jaipur, Rajasthan