Top 10 Pubs, Bars & Cafes in Shivpuri

Shivpuri

Shivpuri has a more relaxed “evening hangout” culture than big metro cities. You will find a mix of rooftop cafes, family-friendly lounges, restaurants that serve drinks, and popular chai-coffee spots. Below is a practical list with what to expect at each place, who it suits best, what to order, and when to go.


1) Lakapse Cafe & Lounge

  • Type: Cafe with lounge seating
  • Best for: Coffee meets, couples, small groups, late evening snacks
  • What you can expect: A cafe-lounge feel, usually quieter than busy restaurants.
  • What to try: Coffee, sandwiches, fries, desserts
  • Best time to visit: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Best for sitting longer and talking without noise.

2) Green House Rooftop Cafe & Restaurant

  • Type: Rooftop cafe and restaurant
  • Best for: Rooftop vibe, evening snacks, photos, calm conversations
  • What you can expect: Open-air seating and a better evening atmosphere compared to small indoor cafes.
  • What to try: Chinese snacks, starters, mocktails, tea/coffee
  • Best time to visit: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Rooftops feel best in pleasant weather months; afternoons can be warm.

3) Shivpuri Club Cafe & Restaurant

  • Type: Lounge-style restaurant (often preferred for evening hangouts)
  • Best for: Dinner + evening drinks, groups, tourist-friendly seating
  • What you can expect: Comfortable seating, mixed crowd, good for a relaxed night after sightseeing.
  • What to try: Starters with dinner, soft beverages or available bar options
  • Best time to visit: 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Go a little early on weekends to get better seating.

4) Chaska Cafe

  • Type: Cafe and quick-bite spot
  • Best for: Budget snacks, short breaks, casual hangouts
  • What you can expect: Simple menu, quick service, popular with students and locals.
  • What to try: Cold coffee, burgers, momos, pasta (if available)
  • Best time to visit: 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Ideal for a light snack stop before dinner.

5) Chai Head Quarter

  • Type: Tea and cafe-style spot
  • Best for: Evening chai, quick snack, local vibe
  • What you can expect: A steady crowd, popular for chai-time conversations.
  • What to try: Masala chai, ginger tea, bun-maska style snacks, light bites
  • Best time to visit: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Useful tip: Ask for “less sugar” if you prefer a lighter taste.

6) Hum Tum Chai

  • Type: Tea spot
  • Best for: Local chai experience, quick breaks, budget visitors
  • What you can expect: Friendly, simple setup, consistent tea quality.
  • What to try: Masala chai, lemon tea, basic snacks
  • Best time to visit: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Useful tip: Great place to experience how locals spend their evenings.

7) Satkar Restaurant & Cafe

  • Type: Restaurant with cafe options
  • Best for: Family outing, dinner plus tea/coffee, safe choice for mixed groups
  • What you can expect: More “restaurant” than “cafe,” good for a complete meal and then tea.
  • What to try: North Indian meals, snacks, tea/coffee after dinner
  • Best time to visit: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
  • Useful tip: If you want both meal and cafe-style sitting, this is a practical pick.

8) Mewad (Pareek) Tea & Coffee

  • Type: Tea and coffee stop
  • Best for: Morning or evening tea, quick refreshment
  • What you can expect: Simple, fast, and affordable.
  • What to try: Tea, coffee, small snacks
  • Best time to visit: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Good stop between local sightseeing and shopping.

9) Local Tea Stalls

  • Type: Street-style chai stalls
  • Best for: Authentic local experience, budget-friendly tea breaks
  • What you can expect: Standing or simple seating, fast service, very local crowd.
  • What to try: Cutting chai, ginger tea, basic biscuits or snacks
  • Best time to visit: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Useful tip: Choose busier stalls for fresher tea and quicker service.


10) Sesai Wala Misthan Bhandar

  • Type: Sweet shop with tea/snacks
  • Best for: Families, quick dessert break, traditional taste
  • What you can expect: A classic Indian sweet-shop feel; good for a clean, simple stop.
  • What to try: Local sweets, samosa or kachori (if available), tea
  • Best time to visit: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Useful tip: Pack sweets for travel; it is a nice Shivpuri souvenir.

Practical Tips for Tourists and New Visitors

  • Best time overall: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM for cafes and evening hangouts
  • For a calm experience: Visit on weekdays or reach before 8:00 PM
  • Payments: Keep some cash for smaller tea stalls; cafes usually accept digital payments
  • Local style: Shivpuri is family-friendly; most places are casual and modest in vibe