Gurugram, March 2026 - Set within The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, Rubicon Bar and Cigar Lounge curates an exceptional bar takeover on 27th March with Hope & Sesame, ranked 29th on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2025 and consistently recognised by Asia's 50 Best Bars since 2019. Complemented by ruby-hued interiors and an atmosphere inspired by the historic crossing of the river Rubicon by Julius Caesar, Rubicon Bar is the perfect backdrop to an evening defined by bold craftsmanship and elevated indulgence.

Hailing from Guangzhou, China, Hope & Sesame has shaped its identity around cocktails that reflect their surroundings, drawing on local ingredients and cultural narratives while advancing the craft through techniques such as ultrasonic infusion and rotary distillation.

Leading the takeover is Jay Du, Head Bartender, alongside Jing Liang, Senior Bartender. With 14 years in the industry and a top 15 finish at the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition China edition, Jay brings the bar’s signature perspective to Rubicon, presenting a menu rooted in regional identity and progressive technique. Jing complements the experience with his refined craft and insight drawn from Guangzhou’s evolving cocktail culture.

With a bespoke cocktail menu curated by the visiting bartenders and live music setting the tone for the evening, Rubicon Bar & Cigar Lounge transforms the night into a refined confluence of craft, flavour and global cocktail culture.

To book this experience, contact: +91 9717596088 or fnbsales.tlag@theleela.com

About The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Nestled in front of a sprawling 1000-acre forest, The Leela Ambience Gurugram offers a serene escape from the urban hustle, blending world-class luxury with a refreshed commitment to conscious and sustainable living. As the only luxury hotel attached to a high-end mall and standing as a luxury urban sanctuary in the heart of Gurugram, this exquisite hotel features 412 elegantly designed rooms, suites, and residences, perfect for both leisure travellers and business professionals seeking a tranquil environment. This award-winning hotel combines traditional luxury and unmatched grandeur with a plethora of immersive rituals and experiences for the guests, including a 9-hole golf course, five restaurants, a patisserie and a bar. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences stands as a true testament to opulence with its high-end butler service. The hotel also offers a banqueting space of 35,000 sq ft, including pillar-less ballrooms, board rooms, and meeting rooms.

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About The Leela

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s only institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality company. The Leela owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under the “The Leela” brand, which was ranked as #1 among the world’s best hospitality brands in 2020 and 2021, and among the world’s top three hospitality brands in 2023 and 2024, by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Surveys. The company operates thirteen properties across key Indian business and leisure destinations, celebrating each hotel through its location, art, culture, and cuisine with bespoke services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. Promoted by private equity funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., The Leela is committed to providing guests luxury experiences with premier accommodation, exclusivity and personalized service, inspired by the ethos of Indian hospitality.

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