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Pubs Transform into Impromptu Classrooms Across India
4 Oct
Summary
- Pub lectures becoming popular in Indian cities
- Topics range from history to AI and microbiology
- Aim to make learning more informal and accessible
In October 2025, a growing trend is taking over the nightlife scene in Indian cities: pub lectures. Across the country, breweries and pubs are being transformed into impromptu classrooms, hosting talks and discussions on a variety of topics.
On a recent weekday evening, a brewery in Delhi's Malviya Nagar was filled with an attentive audience, listening to oral historian and novelist Aanchal Malhotra as she spoke about letters written by Indian soldiers during World War I. This is just one example of the many "pub lectures" that have been popping up in urban centers, inspired by similar events that started in New York and Boston and have since gained popularity globally.
These ticketed talks, priced between Rs 500 and Rs 1,500 per person, cover a wide range of subjects, from history and AI to microbiology. The goal is to make learning more accessible and informal, moving knowledge out of traditional classrooms and literary festivals into casual, social settings. Pub owners and event organizers hope that this unique approach will attract a new audience eager to expand their horizons while enjoying a night out.
