Heritage Connaught Place location becomes India’s third Starbucks Reserve® outlet, blending Delhi’s legacy architecture with premium coffee experiences
Tata Starbucks has transformed its flagship outlet at the iconic Hamilton House in Connaught Place into a Starbucks Reserve® store, introducing a premium coffee destination in the capital and marking the brand’s third Starbucks Reserve® location in India.
The upgraded store is housed in one of New Delhi’s most recognisable heritage buildings and was also home to the city’s first Starbucks outlet. The move reflects the company’s strategy of combining landmark locations with elevated customer experiences.
According to the company, the redesigned store preserves the architectural legacy of Hamilton House while introducing a modern, immersive environment centred on design, craftsmanship and specialty coffee.
The interiors are inspired by the concept of Sangam — a confluence of cultures and ideas — bringing together Indian materials, artisanal craftsmanship and local art with Starbucks’ global Reserve aesthetic. The store includes layered textures, intricate finishes and artwork influenced by Delhi’s cultural landscape.
At the centre of the Reserve experience is a dedicated Reserve Bar, where customers can explore rare coffees, experience different brewing methods and learn more about the craft behind every cup.
The outlet also features the Black Eagle espresso machine, a high-end brewing system designed to give Coffee Masters greater precision and control over extraction, enabling a more refined coffee experience.
Adrit Mishra, Chief Operating Officer, Tata Starbucks, said the company continues to evolve its stores to create deeper and more meaningful customer experiences.
He said the transformation of Hamilton House into a Starbucks Reserve® store underlines the brand’s focus on immersive spaces where customers can connect, discover and engage more meaningfully over coffee. He added that the store reflects a distinct Starbucks experience in Delhi while remaining rooted in the heritage of the building.
The opening comes as premium café chains increasingly invest in experiential formats, exclusive brews and design-led spaces to attract urban consumers seeking elevated food and beverage experiences.
