The entire area of the Qila e Mubarak ( As Red Fort, Delhi was originally named) was dotted with buildings. Post 1857 the majority of these were destroyed and the character of the remaining ones changed.
A very interesting building is called the Tea Room. It is behind The Shah Burj and in the area where some Princes/ salatin had their havelis and the gardens were situated. From outside it looks like a colonial bungalow.
Chandrasekhar Tampi tells me that cafe functioned in thses tea rooms.
That’s fascinating and actually perfect place for it.
It’s normally kept locked but I got permission to go inside while researching for my book on Shahjahanabad. ( old Delhi) .
To my surprise inside was a double stories hall with side rooms, the quintessential Shah jahani cusped arches and what is definitely a later addition a fireplace!
It was dark except for some evening sun coming in from the windows so please excuse the quality of the photos.
Adding maps of the Red Fort, Delhi
This is behind Shah Burj for reference
