A dramatic cocktail-led concept at Ambawatta One, Mehrauli, Potions blends performance, storytelling, and homegrown talent with sweeping views of the Qutub Minar.
Singing Bowls Hospitality, founded by entrepreneur Sahil Baweja and actor-entrepreneur Sunny Leone, officially announces the launch of
Potions: Cocktail Theatre, a new cocktail destination at Ambawatta One in Mehrauli with views of the Qutub Minar.
Conceived as a cocktail theatre, Potions: Cocktail Theatre transforms mixology into performance art, with every drink designed to be an emotional narrative. The venue moves beyond traditional bar formats, positioning bartenders as artists, emotions as themes, and cocktails as acts on a sensorial stage.
A New Cultural Landmark for Delhi’s Nightlife
“Potions: Cocktail Theatre is more than a bar, it is a platform,” said Sahil Baweja, co-founder. “India has exceptional homegrown mixology talent, and we’re committed to giving it a stage. Every cocktail here is a story, and every bartender is an artist shaping that story.”
“With Potions: Cocktail Theatre, we wanted to bring back drama, nostalgia, and connection to a night out,” said Sunny Leone, co-founder. “Love & Its Aftermath, our first theme, taps into the emotions we all know, the joy, the heartbreak, the chaos, and turns them into experiences.”
The First Theme: ‘Love & its Aftermath’
Led by industry veteran Kamal Kohli, the beverage program opens with a dramatic first season titled “Love & its Aftermath.” Far from a traditional menu, this is a scripted journey through the chaos, humor, and intensity of modern romance—from the thrill of “The Right Swipe” to the chaos of a “3 AM bad decisions” and the poetic yearning of “Judaai.”
Anchored by avant-garde techniques, the lineup features showstoppers like ‘I’ll Die For You,’ a daring Absinthe potion designed for the wildly devoted, and the intricate ‘Welcome to Heartbreak,’ a complex masterpiece balancing wasabi-infused gin with delicate matcha air. On the playful side, ‘The Right Swipe’ delivers a textural thrill, pairing tequila with a refreshing coconut sorbet to capture the rush of a new match.
The Cuisine and Décor
The cuisine is expertly designed to complement the cocktail theatre. The menu features a curated selection of small and sharing plates from Indian Tandoori and European Mediterranean Grills. In line with the philosophy of platforming talent, the kitchen is led by a trio of veteran chefs: Chef Rajdev (formerly of Lavash, Olive), Chef Kuldeep Rawat (formerly of Rooh), and Chef Arpit Verma (Corporate Chef, Chica Loca by Sunny Leone).
“The culinary program focuses on specially curated small plates from the Tandoor, BBQ, and Grill, designed to be paired with a unique variety of breads. Offering a modern take on the tandoor, the menu utilizes exotic ingredients and inspirations from across the regional cuisines of India. Exciting vegetarian highlights include the Edamame & Green Pea Kebab filled with hung curd and goat cheese and Baby Bella Mushrooms served with a rich truffle mushroom sauce. Non-vegetarian showstoppers feature the Tandoori Lobster marinated in mustard oil and nigella seeds and the dramatic Bourbon Lamb Chops crusted with hazelnut and pink peppercorn. The experience is completed with signature breads like the Gulabi Rose Parantha and fresh Live Rumali.”
The “set design” of the venue is a visual experience in itself, a dramatic contrast between a white fort wall and an all-black volcanic stone cave, with a black-and-white terrace softened by plush greenery, all overlooking the majestic Qutub Minar.
Now Open at Ambawatta One, Mehrauli
Potions: Cocktail Theatre is now welcoming guests as Delhi’s newest immersive cocktail-led destination, a space where storytelling, emotion, and craftsmanship come together under one dramatic concept.
About Potions: Cocktail Theatre
Potions: Cocktail Theatre is a cocktail-led, high-concept bar by Singing Bowls Hospitality, founded by Sahil Baweja, Sunny Leone, and Daniel Weber. It merges performance, emotion, and modern Indian craft to create an immersive nightlife experience.
About Singing Bowls Hospitality
Singing Bowls Hospitality creates unique F&B concepts across India. Their first brand, Chica Loca (7000 sq. ft., Noida), became a runaway success. Potions: Cocktail Theatre represents the company’s new-format expansion, with plans for franchise development.
About Sahil Baweja
Sahil Baweja is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Singing Bowls Hospitality, which operates Chica Loca by Sunny Leone. He is also the founder of the Indie-Mex Fine Dining Restaurant Pendulo. As CEO of Boombox Café, he has led its expansion across North India and also founded Roadies Koffeehouz, an experiential dining brand licensed from MTV-Viacom18. Through Now Capital Group, Sahil has invested in and served on the board of IHOP India and Carl’s Jr. India.
Recognized with the ET 40 Under 40 and Times Icon Innovative Restaurateur of the Year An INSEAD MBA graduate, Sahil began his entrepreneurial journey at 19 with Chai TV in Los Angeles and later founded his first restaurant in 2008 in Toronto.
About Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone is a name that truly needs no introduction. Over the years, she’s built a place for herself with passion and purpose, constantly evolving with every project. From her growing acting graph to her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, she’s someone who makes it all look effortless. Be it on-screen, through her beauty brand, or her restaurant ventures, Sunny does it all with an ease that reflects both discipline and heart — embodying what it truly means to be a modern, multifaceted woman.
