To escape the heat of the plains of India, the British used to take refuge in hill stations such as Shimla, Mussoorie, or Darjeeling. They would travel with all their belongings and spend the entire summer in the cool and refreshing climate of these beautiful hill stations. They would spend their vacations hiking, horse riding, playing golf, or dining in good restaurants. This is why these hill stations are dotted with British-era restaurants that offer menus with mouth-watering food and beautiful locations. In this article, we will explore a few British-era restaurants in Shimla, Mussoorie, and Darjeeling.

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Shimla

Baljees

Shimla was the summer capital of the British Raj, and the influence of the colonial era can still be seen in the city. One of the oldest restaurants in Shimla is the Baljees, which was established in 1944. The restaurant serves a range of British era dishes such as fish and chips, roast chicken, and shepherd's pie.

Trishool Bakers & Confectioners

The bakery was established in 1920 and is famous for its freshly baked cakes, pastries, and cookies.

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Darjeeling

Glenary's Bakery and Café

Darjeeling is known for its stunning views of the Himalayas and its tea plantations. The Glenary's Bakery and Café in Darjeeling was established in 1911 and has a charming ambiance. The place serves a range of British era delicacies such as chicken pie, roast beef, and fish and chips.

Keventers

Keventers was established in 1910 and is known for its delicious breakfast options such as omelets, pancakes, and waffles.

Mussoorie

Rokeby Manor

Mussoorie is a popular summer retreat and has a rich colonial history. The Rokeby Manor in Mussoorie was established in 1840 and has been restored to its former glory. The restaurant serves a range of British era dishes such as mulligatawny soup, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips.

Chic Chocolate

Chic Chocolate was established in 1928, and it is famous for its desserts such as chocolate fudge, ice creams, and pastries. It also serves a range of continental dishes.

There may be more British era restaurants in these places, but these are some of the most popular and well-known ones.

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