Authenticook

With Authenticook, you will get the chance to join an Indian family for a traditional meal, to try your hand at cooking Indian recipes and to learn about Indian habits and culture. This visit to the home of an Indian family will make you understand why the adage ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ (Guests are Gods) indeed holds true.

• Web:

  www.authenticook.com

• E-mail:

  contact@authenticook.com

• Phone:

  +91 8448 44 9122

Barbeque Nation

Barbeque Nation serves a little bit of everything, as the menu varies from Indian to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine offering plentiful choices to satisfy everybody's taste buds. The outstanding selection of both meats' and vegetarian's options on the BBQ table is its peculiarity, so do not miss that out.

• Web:

  www.barbequenation.com

• Address:

  Swami 1/4, Ground Floor, Lido Mall Swamy Vivekananda Rd, Someshwarpura, Halasuru Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 648 06060

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm–3pm, 6:30pm–10:30pm

• More info:

  This restaurant chain has different venues presented on their website.

Blue Ginger

Blue Ginger's fine interior has lush tropical foliage and a serene lotus pond to match the fine Vietnamese dining at Taj West End Hotel. Here, chefs work in their open kitchen creating mouth-watering dishes including coconut-based Vietnamese caris (curry), braised fish with pepper, and crunchy stir-fried greens with garlic.

• Web:

  www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-west-end-bengaluru

• E-mail:

  taj.bangalore@tajhotels.com

• Address:

  The Taj West End, 25, Race Course Road, High Grounds, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80666 05660

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12:30pm–3pm / 7:30pm–11:30pm

Chianti

As much as the traditional Indian cuisine is truly delicious, especially in Bangalore, Chianti offers a welcoming change with its wide range of Italian dishes. Pastas, pizzas and salads in a mouth-watering selection of dishes await you and you will not leave hungry still.

• Web:

  www.zomato.com/bangalore/chianti-koramangala-5th-block/info

• Address:

  No 12, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 4113 2021

• Opening hours:

  Monday–Friday 12pm–3:30pm / 6:30–10:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 12pm–11pm

Dakshin

Dakshin is a perfect dining option with live music and a sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy food from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka all in one place, as you will here travel through Indian's best cuisines.

• Web:

  www.itchotels.in/hotels/bengaluru/itcwindsor/dining/dakshin.html

• E-mail:

  reservations@itchotels.in

• Address:

  25, Golf Course Rd Windsor Square, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 2226 9898

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12:30pm–2:25pm / 7pm–11:30pm

Ebony

Ebony is an elevator ride up to the 13th floor where it boasts a lounge bar and a terrace with tables overlooking the city. Indian and western businessmen head to this restaurant for its variety of food, ranging from typical Indian dishes to Thai to French specialities. Try the Manan’s pepper mutton that comes from the temple town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, while vegetarians should sample the delicious paneer kairi dopiaza, made from paneer, mangoes, onions and fresh coriander.

• Web:

  www.ebonywithaview.com

• Address:

  Barton Centre, 13th Floor, 84, Bangalore

• Phone:

  +91 80 4178 3344

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12:30pm–3pm / 7pm–11pm

Blue Bar

The Blue Bar is a stylish open-air bar set amidst the beautiful landscaped gardens of The Taj West End Hotel, surrounded by water with stylish interiors and solid teak flooring. As the music is a blend of lounge, house and retro, so this is a great place for an early evening cocktail. Follow the motto: dress to impress.

• Web:

  www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-west-end-bengaluru/restaurants/blue-bar

• E-mail:

  westend.bangalore@tajhotels.com

• Address:

  Inside Taj West End, Race Course Rd, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80666 05660

• Opening hours:

  Daily 4pm–12am

High Ultra Lounge

Set on the rooftop of the Sheraton Hotel at Brigade Getaway Campus, High Ultra Lounge is acclaimed for being the highest lounge bar in the city. It offers a pan-Asian food menu along with an eclectic beverage menu, including classic and one-of-a-kind cocktails like the favourite Guru's Love Potion. Dine underneath a canopy of stars while listening to quality live music and admiring the city beneath your feet.

• Web:

  www.highultralounge.com

• Address:

  26/1, Rooftop, World Trade Center Dr Rajkumar Rd, Malleshwaram Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 4567 4567

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–1am

• More info:

  Check out their next event on their website.

i-BAR

Bangalore's most adventurous night spot is at the trendy Park Hotel, offering a great place to dance to house and trance music played by emerging DJs. For a more relaxed evening, you can also chill out on beanbags by the poolside while sipping a local Kingfisher beer or a tasty cocktail.

• Web:

  www.theparkhotels.com/bangalore/i-bar.html

• Address:

  No. 14/7, The Park, MG Road, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 2559 4666

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6pm–1am

• More info:

  Located in: The Park Bangalore.

No Limmits

The name might give away that No Limmits certainly does offer endless entertainment. Being perfect for a drink and a fun place to party at, this venue frequently hosts DJs and special events and features a dance floor that will get your party started.

• Web:

  www.nolimmits.in

• E-mail:

  harsha_4388@yahoo.co.in

• Address:

  8 Magrath Road, Bangalore

• Phone:

  +91 80 4933 3000

• Opening hours:

  Monday–Thurday 11:30am–11:30pm, Friday–Saturday 11:30am–1am, Sunday 11:30am–12am

Opus

A well-established hangout, Opus, is a hip hot spot in the heart of the city and just a few steps away from Bangalore Palace. While this club has cool tunes spun all night and a karaoke night that attracts a diverse crowd, you can also enjoy great drinks here.

• Web:

  opusclub.in

• E-mail:

  bookings@opusclub.in

• Address:

  No 26, Harlur Main Road, Near HP Petrol Station, Ambalipura, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 4644 4777

• Opening hours:

  Daily 12pm–12am

• More info:

  Now located at Halur Road.

Pebble The Jungle Lounge

Throw on your party clothes and get ready for an extraordinary underground experience at Pebble The Jungle Lounge. Surrounded by lush trees and lit up by psychedelic lights, Pebble is a bar popular with the young crowd for its DJs and electronic music nights.

• Address:

  Princess Academy, Palace Grounds, 9, Bellary Rd, Jayamahal, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 88 8422 7447

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7pm–1am

Alchemy Coffee Roasters

Alchemy is a speciality coffee roastery and café located a short walk from Fission Block. In addition to the coffee, snacks, pizzas and burgers are worth trying too.

• Address:

  51 Ground Floor 5th Main Road, 36th Cross Rd, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 87 6247 3937

• Opening hours:

  Monday 12pm–10:30pm,Tuesday–Friday 10am–10:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 9am–10:30pm

Brahamin's Coffee Bar

A tiny and intimate coffee shop, Brahamin's Coffee Bar, is a well renowned breakfast spot in Bangalore since 1965. The idli (rice cake) here is an absolute must-try, as well as some incredibly delicious South Indian specialities that depict Bangalore's current coffee culture best.

• Address:

  Near Shankar Mutt, Ranga Rao Rd, Shankarapura, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 98450 30234

• Opening hours:

  Monday–Saturday 6am–12pm / 3pm–7pm, closed on Sunday

Café Coffee Day

Café Coffee Day is a reliable Starbucks-style cafe chain that serves a wide variety of coffees and teas in a relaxed and contemporary venue. As pizzas, quiches, cakes and sundaes are also served here, this is the perfect spot for a break nearly all day long.

• Web:

  www.cafecoffeeday.com

• E-mail:

  customercare@cafecoffeeday.com

• Address:

  Msk Plaza, 100 Feet Road, Hal 2Nd Stage 3rd Main Road Indira Nagar III Stage Binnamangala, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 3295 7040

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–11pm

Dyu Art Cafe

With its laid back atmosphere and a passion for art, Dyu Art Cafe offers a relaxing spot and a great place to enjoy a good cup of coffee. The cafe also boasts an alluring breakfast menu and some cakes that will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth.

• Web:

  dyu-art-cafe.business.site

• Address:

  No 23, KHB MIG Colony, Old 5th Block, Koramangala 8th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 98 9567 4244

• Opening hours:

  Monday 12pm–10:30pm, Tuesday–Sunday 10am–10:30pm

Hard Rock Cafe

Located at Bangalore's vibrant heart, a venue of Hard Rock Cafe boasts an exquisite atmosphere, quite perfect for lunch, breakfast or dinner. Along with a friendly service and a good selection of snacks, from burgers to buffalo wings, the played rock music will certainly entertain you.

• Web:

  www.hardrockcafe.com/location/bengaluru

• E-mail:

  bengalurusales@jsmcorp.in

• Address:

  40, St Marks Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 80 4124 2222

• Opening hours:

  Monday–Saturday 12pm–1am, Sunday 8:30am–1am

Lavonne Café

Lavonne Café is a French-inspired patisserie focused on bringing a piece of France to the people of Bangalore, and they definitely rule the market since their opening. Make sure to come early as desserts and savouries fly like hotcakes here.

• Web:

  www.lavonne.in

• Address:

  263, 3rd Cross Rd, 2nd Stage, Defence Colony, Domlur, Bengaluru

• Phone:

  +91 97 4095 4505

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–11pm

• More info:

  They conduct masterclasses too.