New Delhi, 07 March 2025 – SOCIAL, India’s favourite café-bar, has opened its 57th outpost Connaught Place SOCIAL, bringing its signature work-play experience to one of Delhi’s most historic and vibrant neighbourhoods. Blending the grandeur of Lutyens’ Delhi with SOCIAL’s signature quirk, the new outlet pays homage to the iconic pin-code 001’s rich cultural and architectural legacy. Inspired by the Indian Post Office, the space offers a nostalgic yet fresh take on the city’s past, designed for the next generation of Delhiites to make it their own.
Reviving the Romance of the Indian Post Office
Long before the ping of WhatsApp and the haste of instant long-distance calls, there was an age where hearts bridged distances through ink and paper. At the centre of it all stood Connaught Place, once India’s beating pulse, crowned by the iconic pin-code 001. This was where stories travelled miles before finding their destination, where letters carried promises, and telegrams delivered life-altering news. Here, postmen carried whispers of distant folks, stamps bore the weight of unspoken stories, and love flowed through handwritten tales sealed with a kiss of longing.
Connaught Place SOCIAL is a love letter to that golden era—a postcard from the past where the romance of sepia-toned post offices and the nobility of the postman’s craft are reimagined. Inspired by the enduring charm of India’s postal legacy, this space blends nostalgia with a contemporary SOCIAL twist, inviting guests to step into a world where communication was tactile, time slowed down, and every message carried a heartbeat.
Connaught Place SOCIAL’s Timeless Design
Connaught Place SOCIAL evokes the warmth of colonial-era Delhi while creating a dynamic space that welcomes the city’s new-age hustle. Inside, vintage charm seamlessly blends with modern vibrance, creating an immersive and nostalgic experience.
The space is adorned with relics of an era gone by—old currency notes, postal stamps, vintage locker rooms, and sorting tables, all paying homage to classic banks and post offices. Walls whisper forgotten stories with framed collections of vintage postcards, letters, and envelopes, while facts about lost letters come to life through art. Money order rates and telegram charges, once etched on colonial-era walls, find their way back here, a tribute to the meticulous record-keeping of the past.
The grand oval-shaped island bar, inspired by British-era teller windows, stands as the centrepiece, while service counters mirror traditional post office sorting tables. A colour palette of deep reds and greens, lime-washed walls, and rich wooden textures bring history to life. Dotted throughout the space, lush greenery nods to Connaught Place’s origins as a forested ridge, where postmen once walked miles to deliver letters filled with longing, love, and life-changing news.
Each corner tells a tale, from incredible stories of postmen navigating bustling streets with letters in hand to the quiet poetry of lost words that never reached their destination. With a SOCIAL twist on nostalgia, this space is more than what it may seem—it’s a living letter to the past, sealed with a stamp of timeless charm.
“The new SOCIAL is a tribute to the postmen, the telegram messengers, and the scribes of the past—unsung heroes who connected lives across miles. Connaught Place, was once the heart of these stories, where letters carried love, news, and dreams. We wanted to honour that legacy by creating a space that blends nostalgia with the vibrancy of today. Connaught Place SOCIAL is a place to relive history, forge new memories, and celebrate the art of meaningful connection. This outlet is all about keeping Connaught Place’s spirit alive while giving the next generation a place to make it their own,” says Riyaaz Amlani, Managing Director, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
With a presence in 10 cities, SOCIAL has become a go-to destination for iconic dishes that diners can’t get enough of. Crowd favourites like Butter Chicken Biryani, Crispy Corn Chakhna, Fully Loaded Nachos, Old School Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka, and Bell Pepper Pizza highlight a menu crafted to satisfy every craving. Each dish embodies SOCIAL’s dedication to serving bold, unforgettable flavours. Guests can also enjoy SOCIAL’s signature cocktails, including popular picks like The Pink Pound, Trip on the Drip, Thai Malish, and the iconic LLIITs!
Located in the heart of Connaught Place, this new SOCIAL outlet is designed to be more than just another café or bar. It’s a space that seamlessly blends great food, creative cocktails, and an electric atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and culture enthusiasts alike. With an exclusive menu crafted for this location, SOCIAL is set to offer a unique dining and nightlife experience that celebrates the essence of Connaught Place while introducing something new.
Connaught Place SOCIAL will curate exceptional lineup of events, featuring artists, musicians, and cultural experiences that reflect the soul of the city. From intimate performances to thought-provoking gatherings, Connaught Place SOCIAL is where history and contemporary culture converge to create something truly extraordinary.
