Why Chandigarh is ready for a new kind of cocktail bar

The first thing you notice about The Back Room is the elbow room.

For a city where a night out can sometimes mean squeezing yourself into a table while someone’s phone is doing far too much, there is something luxurious about being able to sit comfortably, hear the person across from you, and actually have a conversation.

The room is retro-futuristic, all dark stone, brass, globe lights and those slightly sci-fi details that make you feel like you have wandered into a very well-designed version of the future. There are thumbbacks, intimate corners, a long central bar, and enough space around the tables to make it work equally well for a date night or even a long lunch.