BEST IN THE EAST

AMPM, Kolkata is an artisanal coffee place by day and a spirit-forward bar by evening. The outpost opened its doors last year and has since become a crowd favourite.

- Simrran Gill

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF KOLKATA, on Park Street, AMPM opened its doors to the public last year. The cafe and cocktail bar cater to the city's growing cosmopolitan audience driven by art, culture, creativity, and curiosity.

The 142-seater restaurant pays homage to the grandeur of the Victorian era and the charm of Calcutta clubs while bringing together Kolkata's history and a sense of nostalgia. The outpost not only boasts postcolonial era-inspired furniture reimagined with a modern twist but also a carefully curated colour palette with warm neutrals and opulent tones. Think creamy white foundation, soft gold and polished bronze accents, and eye-catching rich reds.

As for the decor elements, there are vintage maps, framed prints, antique mirrors, polo memorabilia, as well as handpicked antiques.