Perched amid Shimla’s mist-laden ridges, Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar reimagines India’s culinary mosaic, fusing regal Awadhi gravies with delicate Oriental accents in a restored colonial manor. Candlelit teak verandas frame Himalayan sunsets while clove-scented smoke drifts from the tandoor, beckoning gourmands to discover why this 19th-century relic now sets the gold standard for progressive Indian dining.
near Tourism Lift Hotel Willow Banks, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, India
+91 84478 25855
4.1/5 (Read the Reviews)
Perched above The Mall near Shimla’s Tourism Lift, Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar folds Indian and Oriental signatures into a 4.1-rated fine-dining experience inside Hotel Willow Banks; think slow-cooked rogan josh paired with yuzu-kissed dim sum, all served amid colonial-era bay windows and a fire-warmed lounge. Reservations at +91 84478 25855 secure terrace tables that frame sunset panoramas over the ridge, while the concise wine list leans toward Sula and French labels chosen to balance the kitchen’s confident spice levels.
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
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Where exactly is Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar located in Shimla?
The restaurant sits on The Mall, directly opposite the Tourism Lift and inside the heritage Hotel Willow Banks, making it a two-minute walk from the Ridge and an easy landmark for both visitors and locals.
What kind of cuisine can I expect at Eighteen71?
Expect a refined blend of Indian and Oriental fine-dining plates—think slow-cooked Kashmiri rogan josh, charcoal-smoked malai tikka, and wok-tossed Sichuan prawns—each plated with modern techniques while keeping the authentic spice balance intact.
Do I need to reserve a table in advance?
Weekends and holiday seasons fill up fast, so calling +91 84478 25855 or booking through the hotel’s website at [willowbanks.com/cookhouse-bar.php](http://www.willowbanks.com/cookhouse-bar.php) is strongly recommended to secure window seats with panoramic Mall Road views.
Is the restaurant child-friendly and does it accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, the kitchen happily adjusts chili levels, offers gluten-free and vegan swaps, and keeps a mild kids’ menu on standby, ensuring every guest—from toddlers to grandparents—leaves satisfied.
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