Novotel New Delhi City Centre Launches The Flying Trunk, a Rooftop Bar Inspired by Asia’s Storied Streets

A new rooftop venue shaped by Asian street-inspired flavours

Novotel New Delhi City Centre has introduced The Flying Trunk, a rooftop bar and restaurant offering a 360-degree view ranging from the heritage skyline of Old Delhi to the rooftops of Connaught Place. The venue features a rooftop pool and a bar-focused layout inspired by contemporary Asian influences.

The bar forms the core of the space. Centred on modern Asian mixology, the menu incorporates ingredients associated with well-known street cultures across the continent. It features pandan-infused gin with smoked honey, a clarified chai spritz, yuzu and kaffir lime highballs, and a Tokyo old-fashioned. Each drink has been created to reflect an exploratory approach, combining Delhi’s energy with flavours from notable Asian streets.

The food menu follows the same approach. Under the theme ‘Silk, Spice and the Stories Between’, it draws from Xi’an’s spice-driven lanes, Delhi’s local food routes, Bangkok’s Amphawa Floating Market and Kyoto’s night market traditions. The concept aims to bring culinary influences from Asia’s major market districts onto a single plate.

Saumitra Chaturvedi, General Manager, Novotel New Delhi City Centre, said, “We wanted to create a place where people feel inspired the moment they step in whether they’re here to unwind, celebrate, network, or simply enjoy the skyline. The Flying Trunk is designed to uplift every visit, bringing a fresh, confident energy to the heart of Delhi and redefining how the city experiences its evenings.”