Chandigarh’s café culture has a new addition with The Sip Society opening in Sector 10. It brings a refreshing idea to the city, a place where people can slow down, spend time comfortably, and move from day to night without rushing. The café welcomes guests through the week, while its speakeasy character appears only once a week, creating a tucked-away atmosphere that feels special and slightly mysterious. Spread across 1,600 square feet, the space carries a mood that gently changes as the day moves along.

During the day, The Sip Society draws inspiration from the English tea rooms the founders admired across London, Edinburgh, and Toronto. Soft sunlight fills the space, touching velvet seating, wooden tables, and handwritten menu cards. The air carries hints of artisanal coffee, fresh bakes, and a sense of calm. With Victorian influences and touches of Dark Academia, the café feels warm and familiar with cosy reading corners, leather-bound details, and gentle lighting.

As the evening sets in, the café shifts into its speakeasy personality. Lights dim, music changes, and guests can enjoy craft cocktails along with global small plates. Many who stop by for tea in the afternoon often find themselves staying well into the night as the mood becomes deeper and more intimate. This weekend-only transformation gives Chandigarh a new kind of after-dark spot that feels indulgent and personal.

Gurrattan Gill, Business Director, says, "The Sip Society is a pause button in the city's rhythm. We imagined a place where mornings stretch lazily, afternoons drift by, and evenings invite laughter over cocktails where every moment feels unhurried and every visit feels like coming home."

Adding to this idea, Akarshan Brar Gill, Creative Director, shares, "Our goal was to design a space that tells a story as the day unfolds. From sunlit corners to the intimate glow of the speakeasy, which comes alive on off-week hours, every detail from light and sound to service was orchestrated so guests move seamlessly from one mood to the next, losing track of time in the best way."

The Bar Consultants, a New Delhi–based hospitality firm led by co-founders Angad Chachra and Nitya Sareen, played a key role in shaping this space. Known for creating memorable dining experiences such as Bobachee in Delhi, Masala Synergy in Gurgaon, Sol Brew House in Shimla, and the India rollout of Jamie Oliver Restaurants, their approach focuses on building places that feel good and work smoothly. From planning service flow and menu philosophy to designing kitchen and bar layouts, their involvement ensured The Sip Society’s transition from café to speakeasy feels intentional and effortless.

Their work spans conceptual planning, feasibility studies, menu creation, bar and kitchen designs, staff training, and pre-opening trials. With specialists handling everything from creative direction to beverage training, they help weave every detail into one clear experience.

Speaking about the food and beverage philosophy, co-founders Angad Chachra and Nitya Sareen share, "We shaped the food and beverage menu as an extension of the space's rhythm. Morning teas and artisanal coffees offer a gentle welcome, afternoons open up to flavours and textures, and evenings unfold into playful cocktails that linger on the palate and in memory. That flow meets its peak on Off-duty nights, when the speakeasy identity takes over. Our aim was to create a narrative where every sip and bite moves with the day, making the culinary experience inseparable from the ambience."

With The Sip Society, the vision was simple, to create a place where guests feel like staying longer. Whether it’s a quiet morning tea, a slow afternoon, or a lively cocktail evening on weekends, the space is built for young professionals, families, travellers, and couples to unwind, settle in, and enjoy a sense of ease as the café naturally transforms after dark.