Defence Colony

Defence Colony is an upscale neighborhood in South Delhi, India. It is a desirable residential location because of its leafy properties, its well-regarded market, and its proximity to other South Delhi neighborhoods.The Defence Colony is basically a residential area of well-to-do inhabitants, secured inside a surrounding wall with multiple gates restricting the entry and exit, especially at night, thus making it one of the safest locales in Delhi. Several flyovers recently constructed at the busy junctions around the colony had eased the traffic and the resulting waiting period. The colony also has several green parks, houses the prestigious Defence Club, Defence Colony market and scores of galleries and fashion design houses.

Restaurants in Defence Colony Market include Swagath; a South Indian fish restaurant; and a vegetarian branch; the Colonel Kebab's restaurant famed for its broiled meats; and Sagar, which serves quick and inexpensive dosas, idli, thalis, and other specialties. There are several bakeries, including the Defence Colony Bakery, and a number of well-stocked grocery stores. The neighborhood is home to a Baskin-Robbins icecream parlour and a Subway outlet, as well as a branch of India's Barista chain. Not to forget and discount the various other cuisine choices that are available, like Chinese at 4s, Aka-Saka and Moets. Sizzlers at Moets and Gola Sizzlers. Most of the restaurants have a bar and there are few Restro Bars, like RPM and Moets. And for a cup of coffee we have Barista, Angels in my Kitchen, an amazing bakery and Mocha, a coffee and hookah bar. Dotted along the length are a few fashion stores having at the latest trends in fashion and clothing.


The main block in the market is rectangular in shape. The most popular shops and Restaurants are at the inner side of the rectangular block. However Restaurants like MOETS, COLONELS KABABS, KENT’S and ARABIAN DELITE are located at the outer side of the Rectangular block. Most of the Restaurants and shops are located off the sidewalk and a few provide a kerb ramp to negotiate this sidewalk. Unfortunately, most of the shops have 2 to 4 steps at the entrance, making accessibility a bit dicey.


The two parking lots in the market are authorized MCD parking slots. The first parking slot, is an off-street parking near the big public park at the adjacent traffic island and one needs to cross the road to access the outer and inner side of the rectangular shopping block. The second parking slot comprises of several on street parking bays inside the rectangular block, in proximity to the restaurants and shops.