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A thriving, sprawling city of more than 20 million souls, Delhi’s attractions might cover centuries but its bars and pubs are focused on one thing and one thing only: having a darn good time, right here, right now. Delhi doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of Mumbai but can still dish up more than enough crisp beers and masterfully mixed cocktails. The best bars and pubs in the Indian capital set their own trends and blaze their own paths – here are the pick of the bunch. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Delhi🍛 The best Delhi street food🏛 The best museums in Delhi🪩 The best clubs in Delhi

One of the world’s liveliest capitals, Delhi is a guaranteed lesson in keeping your cool. Expect bumper-to-bumper traffic made of chauffeur-driven SUVs and wheezing three-wheelers and streets jam-packed with people strolling by. Add in ambling cows, singing chai-wallahs and booming temple music and you’ve got yourself the perfect case for sensory overload. In a city so chock full of sights and sounds—not to mention the restaurants, bars and clubs you’ll want to visit—you’ll be in dire need of somewhere sweet to lay your head each night. Accommodations can run the gamut from pricey to downright palatial. But if you’re watching your wallet, skip the luxury resorts and high-end heritage finds and stick with these modestly priced, even downright cheap, hotels—some of this madcap city’s best-kept secrets.

Delhi has a long history of welcoming travelers. Take Ibn Battuta, the famous medieval explorer, for example: upon arriving in the Delhi caliphate, he was swiftly honoured within the royal courts of Muhammad Tughlaq. The capital of India rolls out the red carpet for its guests and nowhere is that more apparent than at the best hotels in Delhi. The city may have dispensed with the tradition of giving foreigners a honorary title, but you can still expect a royal welcome that includes a rundown of the city’s top restaurants, street food options and shopping scene. From quirky, family-run guesthouses to lavish palatial estates, Delhi’s accommodations cater to all budgets, tastes and temperaments.

With its stately, colonial-era homes and quaint, ship-filled Chesapeake Bay waterfront, Annapolis might seem like an unlikely contender for innovative gastronomy hub. Naysayers, consider yourselves warned. As sleepy-looking and cobble-stoned as it may be, the Maryland capital is home to none other than a first-rate food scene that is getting tastier by the day. The growing number of hotels in town and exciting things to do officially make the city a must-visit destination. In terms of food, you’ll find everything from cutting-edge culinary trend items to down-home, belly-warming fare. As business has boomed, sleek, farm-to-table hipster favorites have joined time-honored seafood stalwarts, making for a vibrant array of choices that is sure to suit any palate. Go on and take your pick of the best restaurants in Annapolis.

A legendary colonial city overlooking Maryland’s most famous estuary, Annapolis has gone by many names. The Puritans called it Providence. In British times, it was known as the “Athens of America,” renowned for its culture and intellect. Finally, the 18th-century Chesapeake shipping hub was rechristened Annapolis in honor of the future Queen of Great Britain. Home to world-class museums, drool-worthy micro-breweries, delicious restaurants and the famous Naval Academy, the cutting-edge city is still making waves in the culture and intellect departments. The picturesque waterfront city is not only Maryland’s capital—it’s also known as the sailing capital of America. Take a walk through town and notice the many impressive maritime artifacts, tour colonial and African American heritage sites, and spot cadets strolling down cobblestoned streets in their iconic, spotless uniforms. It’s time to check out all that the legendary city has to offer and you should start with this list of oh-so-amazing things to do in Annapolis. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.