The iconic Indian Durbar at Conrad Bengaluru makes its much-awaited comeback, reigniting the soul of Punjab through food, story, and sensory design. Richer in flavour, warmer in welcome, and grander in spirit, the restaurant reopens as a heartfelt homage to Punjab’s three vibrant heartlands, Majha, Malwa, and Doaba.

This revival doesn’t just tell stories through its cuisine, it pours them too. In collaboration with Mixology Studio, Indian Durbar introduces a bespoke cocktail experience that blends craftsmanship, nostalgia, and cultural imagination into every glass.

As guests step into the restaurant, they’re greeted with a custom-made story dice, each side revealing a tale inspired by Punjab’s traditions and paired with a non-alcoholic welcome drink. It marks the first taste of an immersive world that transforms mixology into storytelling.

Inside, the experience deepens with a tarot-style ritual, where guests draw from a deck of beautifully illustrated cards, each linked to a signature cocktail and one of Punjab’s many moods: celebration, romance, mischief, or nostalgia.

Every drink is narrated through Peg Singh, Indian Durbar’s fictional raconteur, a lovable, larger-than-life storyteller whose humor and warmth guide guests through every sip.

The beverage menu celebrates Punjab’s regional diversity and emotional richness through inventive storytelling and craft techniques. From the Talli Gajar Da Halwa, vodka infused with slow-cooked gajar halwa and topped with saffron Baileys foam, to the Patiala Sour, a bourbon cocktail infused with rajma and kinnow marmalade celebrating sustainability and flavour, every creation unfolds a story.

Other highlights include the Kidda Kinnow, sparkling with mahua and citrusy brightness, and the Negroni Di Gaddi, clarified with ghee and smoked with cardamom flakes, a nod to old Punjab’s regal decadence. Each sip is a delicate balance of culture and creativity, a spirited tribute to the land of five rivers.

“Indian Durbar has long been a part of the hotel’s identity, and we are delighted to see it return with such authenticity and emotion. Our guests can now rediscover Punjab’s culinary heart served with the same warmth and generosity that defines its hospitality,” said Digvijay Singh, General Manager, Conrad Bengaluru.

“We wanted to make mixology feel human, like sitting down with Punjab itself. Each drink has a story, each ritual a reason. Through Peg Singh, we brought emotion, humour, and heart to every glass,” added Kishore Thadikamalla, Founder, Mixology Studio.

With its return, Indian Durbar invites guests to experience Punjab in all its colour and character, where every corner hums with heritage, and every cocktail carries a tale. From the hearty kitchens of Majha to the soulful fields of Malwa and the diasporic dreams of Doaba, Indian Durbar is not just a restaurant, it’s a journey home.