Envisioned like a European bar, Papi is pretty and inviting. African weaves, colourful portraits and soothing playlist that reads the room and builds tempo into the night. It’s a resto-bar where you can listen to your companions and listen to the beats. The kitchen has dramatic shutters that offer a glimpse of the service.

We are here for the earlier shift, when the restaurant is picking pace. Ten in-house cocktails named as numbers add a contemporary spin to the classics. They also offer three cocktails —  Paloma, Espresso Martini and Aperol Spritz — on tap that have our interest piqued. From the bar, we get 3 (Rs 800), the martini inspired cucumber and watermelon drink with dill brine.