See
Iskcon TempleAlthough Bengaluru is not known as a tourist city,
there is still a lot to see. If you only have a limited amount of
time in the city, you should consider taking a tour.Typically, the
city tours doNOTinclude entry fees into the attractions. Bengaluru,
as with the rest of India, has a habit of charging foreigners a lot
more than locals. For example, Tipu Sultan's Palace, which is on
the half-day tour, charges Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 100 (or US$2)
to non-Indians.[edit]Landmarks Vidhana Soudha- The legislative
House of the State of Karnataka, this granite building was built by
Sri K. Hanumanthaiya, Chief Minister of the then Mysore state 1951
to 1956. The then Prime Minister Sri Pandit Jawaharalal Nehru laid
the foundation on 13 July 1951. It was built at an expenditure of
Rs 18.4 million. Marvel of neo-Dravidian architecture and one of
the most imposing building not only in Bengaluru but in India. One
of the interesting feature of this building in grand stairs in its
front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 62 m (204
ft) wide 21 m (70 ft) deep giving a direct access to the foyer of
first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber. The architecture of the
building is based on Dravidian style, comprising richly carved
bases and capitals for pillars, deep friezes, kapotha cornices,
chaithya arches, heavy pediments domical finials, etc; At the same
time, the construction has been on modern designs, making use of
the present-day materials like steel, reinforced cement concrete
glass, plastic, etc. Vikasa Soudha- Is it possible to gild a lily?
Well you judge for yourself. This ultra modern construction,
adjacent to majestic Vidhana Soudha built in the same classic
style, is supposed to come fitted with the latest gizmos to help
govern the state. It was inaugurated sometime in February 2005.
Seshadari Iyer Memorialis a distinctive building constructed of red
sand stone in Cubbon Park. It houses a public library and the
Bengaluru High Court, while the grounds include a children's
recreation area with a toy train, fairground and theater. Bengaluru
Palacewas constructed by the Maharajahs of Mysore. For many years
the building was neglected as a tourist attraction, but is now open
to the public. This is a run down building with paint peeling on
the interior and generally a tourist trap to be avoided. The fee is
Rs 100/200 Indian/Foreigner and Rs 500 to take photos even of the
exterior. This includes a guide to point out things like the
mounted elephant head, though no mention is made of the numerous
nude paintings. Tipu Sultan's Palace, which dates from about 1790,
is the summer retreat for Tipu sultan. The two story structure is
made mostly out of wood with finely embellished balconies, pillars
and arches. Timings: From 9:30am to 5:30pm, All days of the week.
Tickets are Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 100 for foreigners.
UB City[edit]Temples TheBull Temple, located in Basavanagudi, is
a typical Dravidian style temple, and is famous for its mammoth
bull statue that was carved from a single boulder. Legend has it
that the temple was built to appease a marauding bull that stole
local crops, and that the offering was effective with the bull
subsequently leaving the area. Since then, local farmers have held
an annual festival to express their gratitude. TheMaha Bodhi
Society Temple, (see 'Learn' section) is a relatively new
structure, with the main shrine built as a replica of the historic
stupa atBodh Gaya. The temple grounds are very peaceful, and
visitors are welcome to stroll around. In addition, the temple
houses an excellent library of books on Buddhism, many of which are
in English. ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple,Hare Krishna Hill, Chord
Rd,+91 80 2347 1956, +90 80 2357 8346(fax:+91 80 2357
8625),[40].3:45AM-8PM.Temple built on a hillock in Rajajinagar atop
scenic surroundings, is a perfect blend of modern technology and
spiritual harmony. The huge cultural complex was built to promote
vedic culture and spiritual learning, and abounds with shops
selling devotional items and souvenirs. The annual Krishna and
BalaramaRath Yatrais attended by thousands.edit Maruthi Mandir, a
Hanuman Temple is located just opposite - 5 min drive from ISKCON
temple, in the gate of Mahalakshmi Layout. This is a rock hill with
huge idols of Hanuman and Mahalakshmi temples. The annual festival
of Hanumad Jayanthi during December is very attractive. Gavi
Gangadeshwara Cave Temple, located in Gavipuram, adjacent to
Basavanagudi, was built by Kempe Gowda. This temple with four
remarkable monolithic pillars is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The
temple also has a rare idol ofAgnigod of fire. The annual festival
is onMakara Shankrantiand thousands of devotees flock to see the
suns rays fall on theShivlinga. The temple timings are: 7AM-12:30PM
and 5PM-8:30. VenkataramanaSwamy Templeis a fine example of
Dravidian architecture. This ancient temple was built by Maharaja
Chikka Devaraya Wodeyar and is situated next to the summer palace
of Tipu Sultan.
Lord Shiva Temple behind Kemp Fort, Airport Road Dodda
Ganapathi- one of the oldest temples in Bengaluru, is situated
adjacent to the Bull Temple. Vasanthapura,in South Bengaluru, is a
small hillock with an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Vasantha
Vallabharaya Swamy. Shiva Temple(Shiv Mandir),Old Airport Road.This
temple has a massive monolith of Lord Shiva, located in the middle
of an artificial pool. There is a cave-like walkthrough behind the
statue. It is extremely crowded on the festival of Maha Shivaratri.
One can't see or feel any kind of Bhakti in this temple, because at
each move inside the temple there will be a person located for
collection of money which creates such a disturbance for the
concentration on Bhakti. On each step the devotees will be
concentrating on the money boxes (Hundi in kannada)/people standing
to ask money as offerings. After coming out, one feels as if one
has come out of a commercial Shiva temple. So sad to say this.Free
entrance, camera Rs 25.edit Banaswadi Hanuman Temple, constructed
in the Dravidian style, attracts a large number of devotees
especially on week-ends. It has smaller temples dedicated to Lord
Rama, Shiva and Ganapathi within the walled compound. Ragi Guddais
a famous Hanuman temple abode in the Jayanagar 9th block, South of
Bengaluru. The temple is situated on a mammoth rocky hill, and has
very attractive chain of temples like Spathika Shiva, Ganesha and
scenery within the premises. This is a very crowd attracting place
during the period of Hanumad Jayanthi in December. You get
mahaprasadam meals on Saturday between 12 noon to 1 pm. Sri Raja
Rajeshwari Templelocated in RajaRajeshwari Nagar, just before
Kengeri on Mysore Road is a famous temple dedicated to Godess
Parvathi (RajaRajeshwari). It was built by a reknowned spiritual
guru, Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswaigal. Built in the ancient style
with stones, the temple is very spacious. One can feel the peace
and satisfaction when visited. Week ends are very crowded.
DakshinaMukhy Nandeeshwara Temple, located in the heart of
Bengaluru is very ancient temple. This is on Sampige Road in the
Malleshwaram area. The speciality of the temple is that, the
natural (mineral) water flows from the mouth of Nandi (naturally)
which is above a ShivaLingam, and pours all over the year
asAbhishekamby nature itself. This water, afterAbhishekamis taken
by devotees as medicinal water, believed to cure many diseases.
People from all over the world take this water in small containers
with a lot of trust and devotion. Mukti Naga temple[41]in Bengaluru
is world's largest monolithic statue of Lord Naaga, about 16 feet
tall and 36 tons of weight. The Mukti Naga temple which is run by
Shri Subrahmanya Seva Trust, is situated in a serene ambience of
Ramohalli, a village on the outskirts of Bengaluru city. Meenakshi
Sundaram Temple, Bannerghatta Rd, (after Indian Institute of
Management), South of Bengaluru. Beautiful, spacious temple devoted
to Sri Meenakshi Amma. Built in ancient style with stone
structures, this place is very cool and mind refreshing place to
see. You will feel that you are in a temple at Tamilnad, when in
this temple. Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, There are many Ramakrishna
Ashrams in Bengaluru, but the special and central one is in Gandhi
Bazaar - the place of temples in Bengaluru. This mutt contains a
vast meditating hall, a beautiful park, a vedic school and many
more facilities. Sri Sharada Devi had meditated on a location in
the park in this boundary. This location is preserved as a
monument. A stone on which Swami Vivekananda had sat when he
visited Bengaluru is also kept as a monument. This is a calm and
peaceful place for the place who enjoy the
meditation.[edit]Churches Holy Trinity Church, located at Trinity
circle at the east end of the MG Rd, is a major landmark in
Bangalore. It was built in 1851, for the British Regiment stationed
in Bangalore. Built in the English Renaissance style, the church
can accommodate 700 people and is regarded as the largest
"military" church in southern India. It has a congregation of over
450 families. St. Mary's Basilica, St. Mary's Basilica is a
basilica located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian
state of Karnataka. It is the oldest church in Bangalore and is the
only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a
minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the
St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that
attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore.The
basilica has been built in Gothic-style with arches, ornamental
motifs and stained glass windows.Multiple columns and tall spires
of the basilica can be seen from quite a distance. The stained
glass windows were removed during World War II and were
subsequently restored in 1947. Shelter House Church, Bannerghatta
Rd, Arekeres, The service is conducted in English and starts from
9:30AM in the morning.[edit][add listing]Do[edit]Outdoor activities
and sports Cycling, Art of Bicycle Trips[42]organizes bicycle tours
in and around Bangalore. The tours combine cycling with Indian art,
culture and heritage. Go-karting. Ultimate Frisbee,[43]Although in
a nascent stage, Ultimate Frisbee games are held on Tue/Thu/Sat
mornings starting 6:30AM. The teams comprise of players of all
skill levels. Watch a cricket match,M. Chinnaswamy Stadium(near
Cubbon Park).Chinnaswamy stadium is the home ground of the Indian
Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru which is
reputed for having a large, loyal, and loud fan following. IPL
season typically is between March and May every year, matches are
played in the evenings and last around 3 hours. Scour the daily
newspapers for ticket information - note that tickets typically get
sold out a week before.edit Hiking, Nandi hills; Rangaswamy betta,
Bhimeshwari - Muttati. Hill Climbing, Savandurga, Makalidurga,
Kavaledurga (Skandagiri), Kabalidurga, Siddarabetta, Nijakal betta.
Camping, Savandurga, Gunjoor Lake, Bhimeshwari, Rangaswamy betta.
Cave exploration, Savandurga, Anthargange, Siddarabetta.Adventure
Clubs:Bangalore is bestowed with rock climbers, aqua sportsmen and
aero sportsmen. There are several clubs including Thrillophilia,
Nature Admire, Care, Spark, KMA, Capture, Mars, Angel, Wildcraft
and Adventure Works. Thrillophilia Adventure Tours Pvt. Ltd.,4th
Floor, 2628, 27th main, 1st sector, HSR layout, Bangalore,+91
968-602-0000([email protected]),[44].Thrillophilia arranges
for adventure tours around Bangalore which includes rappelling,
mountain safari, camping, trekking, dirt biking, rafting,jumering,
river crossing and quad biking. Micro light flying and paragliding
can also be arranged on demand basis. Sep May is the best season
for most of the adventure activities.Prices start from 1000 INR per
person. edit[edit]Nature & parks Visit the beautiful lakes in
Bengaluru. Ulsoor LakeandSankey Tankoffer an enriching, pleasant
experience. Bannerghatta National Park Lalbagh botanical Garden and
lake inside-the lake offers a pleasant view and is home to some
water birds[edit]History BangaloreWALKS,+98 80 671192,[45].A great
way to discover unique areas of Bengaluru. Whether a visitor, or a
long time resident, one can discover unknown facets of the city.
The walks include Traditional Bengaluru walk, Victorian Bengaluru
walk & the Lalbagh walk.The walks include breakfast/brunch at
famed Bengaluru eateries.Rs 300-500. edit[edit]Libraries[edit]Fairs
& exhibitions Kadlekai Parishe (Peanut fair), Every year,
sometime during the months of Nov-Dec, the area around Bull Temple
Road in South Bengaluru hosts a peanut fair. Centuries ago, the
villages in and around this area used to cultivate peanuts and the
custom was to dedicate the first crop to Nandi (the Bull at the
temple). Although the villages of yore are today residential areas,
the tradition continues as peanut farmers congregate to sell their
crop. The 2 day traditional fair has many stalls that sell peanuts,
trinkets, bangles, pottery, dolls etc. There are also a number of
food stalls. Chitra Santhe (Paintings market), An annual
exhibition, held on the last Sunday of every January, the Chitra
Santhe on Kumara Krupa Road (near Golf Course) brings together
artists from all across Karnataka. Paintings, pottery, and
sculpture are all on an exhibition-cum-sale. The road is closed to
traffic on that day, making it possible to have a leisurely stroll,
admiring and buying the items. (It is proposed that from 2012, the
venue would be shifted to Freedom Park.) Prices range from Rs 100 -
20,000. Bargaining is recommended, but not too hard. Pay a fair
price. (Credit cards and foreign currency are rarely accepted, so
carry sufficient cash in Indian currency) Aero India, Held in the
second week of February every alternate year (the next one is in
2011), this is Asia's premier air show. Spanning 5 days (W-Su), the
show at Yelahanka Air Force Base in the northern part of Bengaluru
comprises of a defence exhibition and air show. Fighter jets from
around the world are on both, flying and static display. Normally,
there are two air shows every day - one in the morning and the
other in the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online or at
select outlets - scan the newspapers for more information.
(Purchasing a ticket at outlets requires you to show a photo
identification and tickets are non-transferable. For the 2011
edition, Pakistani nationals are not permitted to register via the
website)[edit]Arts & theatre Concerts at Bengaluru Palace
Grounds, Check the local listings to see if any concerts are
happening. Most international acts happen at Bengaluru Palace
Grounds and the venue has hosted Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Iron
Maiden, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, Sting,
Uriah Heep, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Machinehead, Scorpions among
others. Metallica is going perform on 30th October 2011 at Palace
Grounds. Rangashankara, 36/2, 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase. +98
80 26592777, +98 80 26494656.[46]. Evening shows start at 7:30PM.
Many local groups perform here, although more often shows are
presented by traveling groups touring India. Quality of the
performances varies, but most plays are worth seeing, especially
the ones by Indian playwrights and / or directors, as they can show
you an "Indian" (or let's say "non-western") perspective. Shows are
in various languages, so it is a good idea to double-check whether
the play is in English before buying / reserving (blocking)
tickets. Tickets cost between Rs 45100.[edit]MoviesTake in a movie
at one of the innumerable theaters around the city. PVR Gold Class
Cinema,[47] Forum Mall Inox theatre,[48] Garuda Mall. Nani
Cinematheque,[49]has film series almost every weekend programmed by
local film clubs. Collective Chaos,[50] Bengaluru Film
Society,[51]. A club membership (around Rs 500/year) is typically
required for entrance.Foreign film series and cultural events. The
Alliance Francaise,[52]and Goethe Institute,[53].[edit]Spa &
massage
Massages & Spas are very much a part of
Bengaluru'seast-meets-west culture, new ones spring up across the
city all the time. The 5th Element,[54], Spa near Dell office on
Inner Ring Rd. All practitioners are from Thailand and offer
authentic Thai massage, scrubs, and wraps. Aroma Home Spa,
Brookefields, ITPL Main Rd, Near Whitefield,[55]. Natural
eco-friendly products in use. Hydro therapy massage in addition to
therapies suited to individual needs. Aayu Siddhi,[56], Traditional
Indian Ayurvedic massage. Kenko Reflexology & Spa,[57], offers
a variety of massages and a fish spa. SPA.ce, Cunningham Rd,[58].
Run by an expat Brit offers a variety of massages, scrubs, and
facials. Akaasa,[59], High-end boutique spa. Ayur Sukha,
Malleswaram,[60]. Very nice, clean and professional spa in a nice
neighborhood. 1 hr basic Ayurvedic treatment (massage and steam) is
about Rs 1,000.[edit]Learn[edit]Buddhism Choe Khor Sum
Ling,Ashwini, No. 24, 1st Floor, Domlur Layout,+91 80
41486497([email protected]),[61].This Tibetan Buddhist meditation and
study centre is in Domlur Layout near Shanti Sagar Restaurant on
Airport Road. CKSL is a center for the study and practice of
Mahayana Buddhism following the lineage and example of Lord Buddha.
The Centre, whose name means 'The Three Turnings of the Wheel of
Dharma' was founded in 2003 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche under the
guidance of HH the XIVth Dalai Lama. The Centre offers courses in
various Buddhist meditation techniques and teachings on different
aspects of Buddhism. Teachings are offered free to the public and
are conducted in English or in Tibetan (with translation in
English). In addition to regular teachings, every few weeks the
Centre invites senior Lamas to give talks on important aspects of
the Buddhist path. Such talks are also accompanied by instructions
and initiations by the Lama into different meditation
practices.edit Thubten Lekshey Ling(Dharma Subhashita),+91 98
80296930([email protected]),[62].Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist meditation
centre founded by the late His Holiness Pema Norbu (Penor)
Rinpoche. The centre is located close to MG Road on Ulsoor road,
just on the side of Manipal Centre. The centre conducts meditation
classes, spiritual discourses and advanced study programs. Weekend
teachings in meditation and philosophy are offered by lamas from
Namdroling Monastery,Bylakupee.edit Maha Bodhi Society,14 Kalidasa
Road, Gandhinagar,+91 80 2250684([email protected]),[63].This
temple has a very active schedule. There are teachings on the
Dharma in English on the first two and last Sundays of every month
from 9:30-11:30AM, while on the 3rd Sunday there is a meditation
retreat. Anyone is welcome to attend. The temple also has a good
library and a beautiful garden - a great place to retreat from the
hustle and bustle of the metropolis outside.edit[edit]Reiki,
meditation courses Reiki Meditation Courses, (Near Double tank,
Laxmipuram, Mysore, Karnataka),+91 99 7269
4014([email protected]).Provides reiki and meditation courses, EFT
and NLP treatments.edit[edit]Work[edit]IndiansThe best way to find
employment in Bengaluru is through job fairs, job portals, applying
directly to companies of interest, and through
headhunters.[edit]Non-IndiansNon-Indian Citizen Employment
RegulationIndian regulations may require that any foreign national
who is employed in India earn at least US$25,000/year. This is
exempted for (a) Ethnic chefs, (b) Language teachers (other than
English language teachers) / translators and (c) Staff working for
Embassy/High Commissions. Check your compensation offer so that you
meet this requirement and are eligible for an employment visa. Some
foreign nationals are employed at salaries less than this, though,
typically in the NGO sector.
With a little hard work and persistence finding a job is quite
possible in Bengaluru. Most of the available positions are in the
IT field but not necessarily IT based. Several expats do marketing,
quality assurance, accent training and translation among other
things. All jobs in India require an employment visa which must be
obtained abroad and sponsored by the hiring company in India. In
general, the salary for expats is very high compared to the local
Indian wage. The best resource for jobs is through the expat
community. Ask around but a good place to meet expacts is the
Sunday brunches at the 5 Star hotels or at the numerous coffee
shops in and around the MG Road area.[edit][add
listing]Buy[edit]Shopping districtsBengaluru provides a wide range
of options for shoppers. One can buy many things ranging from
clothing to electronic goods and vehicles. Being an IT city,
Bengaluru provides all kind of services but one might find things
to be costlier.Many visitors come to Bengaluru searching only for
sandalwood carvings and silk saris and so miss out on the true
Bengaluru shopping experience. Here is a low down on shopping -
Bengaluru style:TheUB CityandVittal Mallya Roadare Page-3 shopping
areas. You'll find brands like Versace, Louis Vuitton, Kimaya in
the UB City. Vittal Mallya Road's got shopping places likeThe
Collectivewhich is a shop only for men, too bad!. Armani, Versace,
Boss, you name it they have it. There's even Canary Blue and Esprit
on the same road.TheM.G Road/Brigade Roadarea is the most popular
place for tourists, and these two roads are filled with shops of
every kind, whether it be traditional handicrafts or the latest
western wear (this is especially true for Brigade
Road).Bannerghatta Road, newly improved. You have 'Grasshopper,' a
space that exhibits clothing designs from the most experimental
designers in India and also showcases other ideas - lighting
design, products, theatre, music - an open space for expression! If
that's too boring, you can keep driving and you have a thousand
ways that you can take to enjoy the wildlife and the myriad
reservoirs strewn across the area - you can still find your very
own private haven. EnjoyBrigade Roadused to be where British
soldiers bought their necessities. Today Brigade Road is the centre
of yuppie Bengaluru; you'll see hordes of college students on the
road anytime of day or night. Some of the stores on Brigade Road
include: Planet M (a huge music store with everything),Tommy
Hilfiger, Louis Phillipe, Pepe Jeans, Levis,Lee, SanFrisco Jeans,
Nike, Titan (great Indian made watches) just to name a few.There
are also many eateries on the road and on the side roads that lead
off of Brigade road, so that you can refuel yourself for shopping!
There are your fast food outlets: KFC (right at the entrance),
Pizza Hut at the other end of the road and many cafes including the
Indian Coffee Chain Cafe Coffee Day. Also includes a tattoo
studio.Commercial Streeta legacy of the British is another shopping
mecca that sells international brands (similar to Brigade road)
alongside locally produced items. Commercial Street has more of a
bazaar feel than Brigade Road. In addition, it is famous for its
body piercing centers. The price of goods here is very competitive
and it is a great place to pick a bargain.[edit]Shopping malls and
marketsGoshoppingat one of Bengaluru's many malls and traditional
markets. Malls typically have high(er)-end stores retailing
apparel, footwear, and consumer electronics. Many malls also have
food courts (with international cuisine) and movie theaters.
Finding a parking spot for your car may not be easy though,
especially on weekends. Some of the more popular malls in Bengaluru
are: The Forum (Koramangala) Garuda Mall (Magrath Road) Mantri Mall
(Malleshwaram) Bengaluru Central (Residency Road and Jayanagar 9th
block) Sigma Mall (Cunningham Road) Poorva Mall (Old Madras Road)
Lido Mall (Ulsoor) Mega Mall (Vyalikaval) Prestige Mall (Vittal
Mallya Road) Gopalan Innovation Mall (Bannerghatta Road) Meenakshi
Mall (Bannerghatta Road)'Mallsin India are a recent phenomenon, the
first opened back in 1999, since then there has been a boom with
malls around every corner in large cities (now also in smaller
cities). Bengaluru is no exception! Here is list of the major Malls
in Bengaluru, but beware that there are at least a dozen in the
planning and construction stages! Forum Mall- The Forum on Hosur
road is in the upmarket suburb of Koramangla, fast becoming a key
shopping hub in Bengaluru. It is the largest mall in Bengaluru,
covering an area of 650 000 ft (60 000m) of retail space. Again
like other shopping areas, you can find anything at the Forum, high
international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski Crystals to
traditional Indian Khadi clothing at the Khadder. Other brands with
outlets include: United Colours of Bennetton (much cheaper here
than in the west), Pepe Jeans U.K, William Penn, Wrangler Jeans,
Weekender and of course Nike. The Forum incorporates the clothing
from international brands as well as haute couture boutiques
including: Mustard, Isis, B and the Chai shop. For books head
straight to Landmark and huge store has everything from books to
perfumes and music. On the top floor of the mall you will find a
PVR multiplex comprising 11 cinemas. For eating there is
everything, Fast food (KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway) Cafe
Coffee Day and a food court with world cuisines including: Chinese,
Vietnamese, Mexican and Italian and Indian. Not to be missed is the
Indian cuisine at Sahib Sindh Sultan and the British style pub,
Firangi Pani. So that is a forum for all your shopping needs under
one roof! Its just a must see, especially the outside. Garuda Mall-
Located on the corner of McGrath and Commissariat Roads, is the
newest and the second largest mall in Bengaluru. Bengaluru Central-
Opened around the same as the Forum, Bengaluru Central is more of a
large department store than a mall with separate retailers. Safina
Plaza- The sale capital of Bengaluru, located on Infantry Road.
Every week there is sale going on of any type. One week it might be
home furnishings and the next men's wear. Good place to find some
bargains. Many exhibitions are also held here, although there are
retailers (Dockers, Lee Jeans, Titan too name a few) here too. So
for quiet shopping come here (much less crowded than the other
malls). Its best to visit during end of season sales (summer,
monsoon) or during festivals (New Year, Christmas, Ganesh
Chaturthi). Lifestyle- A two-story store on Victoria Road in the
heart of the new mall shopping district with malls like Garuda
Mall, Bengaluru Central and Globus, all within easy walking
distance and was one of the most coveted stores until the malls
came along. It's an easy place to go shopping when you don't want
too many options to confuse you or when you're tired and don't want
to visit too many shops - you can get everything under one roof
here. Good for clothes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, shoes etc. You
also get stylish furniture and other home and living items for a
decent price. Mantri Square- It is located in Malleswaram and it is
the largest mall in India.Sampige Road, Malleswaram- Sampige Road
is the heart of Malleswaram and connects Sheshadripuram to IISc.
Sampige Road is around 2 km, has a wide range of shops that sells
books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials,
Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can
buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly
named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping
experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and
fruits market in Bengaluru. If you are tired of going to individual
shops you can go for the best departmental stores in Bengaluru like
Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris.Marathahalli Main Road and Factory
Outlets- Located a distance from central Bengaluru (although not
difficult to reach), is Marathahalli (a village in a previous
life). The main road of this suburb is now a haven for factory
outlets for all major brands: Nike, Adidas, Pepe Jeans, Killer
Jeans, Louis Phillipe, Levi's, Reebok etc. You can expect prices
here to be cheaper than in the Malls, at least 20-30% price
difference but can be up to 50% cheaper when it comes to some of
the major denim brands! As if India wasn't cheap enough. Although
this is the best place to go to for factory outlet shopping, there
are smaller factory outlets scattered across the city. Also look
out for sales held by the major brands to get rid of end of season
stock (again end of summer or end of monsoon), these are usually
advertised in newspapers or look for signs posted on major
roads.Metro shopping mall, (near Yashwanthpura railway station and
ISKON temple).Jayanagar Shopping Complex, From antique Jewellery
(the famous Bhavani's, the more recent Kushal's, The Gallery), the
authentic gold jewellery stores, saree stores (Kalamandir,
Kalaniketan, Mysore Silk Udyog), sweet meat stores (Sri Krishna
Sweets, Arya Bhavan), classic Iyengar bakeries, dress stores
(Paridhan, Rangoli, Bafna's, Vinayaka Collections), through to
fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and butter.Gandhi Bazaar, (in the
heart of Basavangudi). One of the oldest shopping areas in
Bangalore, Gandhi Bazaar stretches for a short kilometer or so,
bordered on both sides by shops selling everything from saris and
clothes to plastics and kitchen utensils, fronted by vegetable and
fruit stalls. Do not forget to visitVidyarthi Bhavanwhenever you
come here for this is the best South Indian restuarant in Bangalore
selling the most heavenly dosas.Apart from the malls one should not
forget to visit Commercial street, Brigade Road which are excellent
shopping and hanging out places.The traditional markets have
mom-and-pop stores that sell everything from fruits, vegetables,
groceries to electronics, music, and mobile phones. The city's
largest vegetable and fruit market is in the heart of the city and
is called "KR Market" or "City Market". Smaller but more lively
traditional markets can be found in residential areas such as
Gandhi Bazaar, N R Colony, Banashankari, Malleswaram, Jayanagar,
and JP Nagar & Shivajinagar. For people looking for Girls party
wear dresses Magic Threads in Richmond town very close to the
popular shopping area of Brigade road is a must visit. President's
Groom Concepts,[email protected](B.v.k. Iyengar Rd, Kamraj
Rd, Rajajinagar, Basveshwarnagar),+91 80 4147 0910.11AM-8:30PM.A
chain of Fashion stores catering exclusively to men's wear in
Bengaluru. Bespoke suits and made to measure clothing. Traditional
Indian apparel also on offer.edit[edit]Jewellery C. Krishniah
Chetty & Sons(Diamond Flagship Store),2-1 Main Cross Rd(next to
Safina Plaza),+98 80 4000 1869,[64].14,000 sq ft dedicated to the
finest gold and diamond jewellery, spread over two floors.edit C.
Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Heritage Store,35 & 36
Commercial St,+98 80 4000 1869,[65].Dedicated to gold and
silver.editGiantti Luxury Ensemble, at Shop No. C9, Level 2, The
Leela Palace. Diamond & gold jewellery along with silver
articles and idols. +91 80 4115 9766, +91 80 4115
9799[edit]Handicraft Chandi - The Divine Gallery, Shop No. 12,
First Floor, Public Utility Building, MG Rd. +91 80 4112 3590 +91
80 4112 3610, specialising in Indian divine figures in all mediums.
Claims to have the biggest collection of Ganeshas in Bengaluru.
High-quality and locally-priced wares, no pushy salesmanship.
TheCauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium, 45 MG Rd. +91 80 2558 1118,.
A large store, offering a wide selection of some of Karnataka's
best hand made products. The carvings made ofMysoresandalwood are
an especially good buy. Central Cottage Industries Emporium(CCIE),
MG Rd. A government run store promoting traditional Indian hand
crafts. The CCIE has major outlets in NewDelhi,Mumbai,Kolkata,
Bengaluru andChennai. Royal Arts & Crafts, 21 K.H. Rd, +91 80
2248 4797. Has a particularly wide selection of silk carpets and
paper mache products. Karnataka State Handicrafts Development
Corporation, 45 K.S.H.D.C Complex, MG Rd. +91 80 2558 1118.
Specializes in Karnataka handicraft. Kala Madhyam Store',2nd floor,
Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurg Rd(Benson Cross Rd corner),
([email protected]),[66].Folk and tribal art paintings,
handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in
wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as
terracotta.edit[edit]Books Goobes Book Republic,46-1-1 Church St,
Karnataka(in the basement of Church Street Inn, Budget Hotel, near
MG Rd,),+91 80 4112
4956([email protected]),[67].Secondhand and new books on
a wide variety of subjects and a very cost effective library option
and buy back used books.edit Bookport, Casa Andree II, Ist floor,
No 18/3, Andree Rd, (near Yellamma Dassappa Hospital, Shanti
Nagar), +91 80 4112 4956. [email protected],[68]. They
stock hand picked books on art, literature, philosophy,
gender&sexuality, film, feminism, current critical thinking,
fiction, travel. Also do art & literature events. Axis Books,
330/9, Axis Rd, Domlur Inner Ring Rd. Domlur Layout. (near Indira
Nagar Flyover), +91 80 4038 3838, +91 80 4152 6657.[69]. It's a
fairly new book shop. Started by one of the members of the
Gangarams family. They stock books, stationery, multimedia, movies,
and toys. The Strand book stall, 1st Floor, Manipal Centre,
Dickenson Rd, +91 80 2558 0000,[70]. Best known for the latest
releases in art, design, architecture and all at good prices.
Gangarams, 72 MG Rd. +91 80 2558 6743, +91 80 2558 7277. 4 floors
crammed with books makes this book store one of the largest (as
well the most organised) book store in India. Crossword, ACR
Towers, Residency Rd. (opp. Gateway Hotel), +91 80 2558 2411-16. A
hot spot for books of various genres combined with seating areas,
spacious racks- music and movie section, children's section and a
coffee shops; this proves to be a wonderful hangout to read, browse
and shop. Higginbothams, 68 MG Rd, +91 80 2558 7359, +91 80 2558
6574. This bookstore has a good selection of maps, postcards,
guides and novels. Premier Book Shop, 46/1 Church St (off MG Rd),
+91 80 2558 8570. Is a venerable Bengaluru institution that has
books on every conceivable subject literally stacked from floor to
ceiling. Although the store may appear to be utterly chaotic, the
owner knows where every piece of his stock lies - just be careful
with those elbows, a slight nudge and the whole place will come
tumbling down! This store however, will shut down shortly.
Landmark, Luskar Hosur Rd, Koramangala. (in Forum Mall), +91 80
2206 7777 / 78 / 80. A modern bookshop. A good place to pick up the
most recent publications. Various household appliances; CDs and
DVDs of music albums, computer and video games (the quality varying
from time-to-time) and movies can also be found on the next floor.
Blossoms, Church St (parallel to MG Rd and nearby Coconut Grove
Restaurant), +91 80 255 9733, +91 80 2532 0400. There are 3 full
floors of those rare, hard to find old books. All 2nd hand, good
condition and at low rates. You definitely won't leave
disappointed. Select Bookshop, Brigade Rd. (off Brigade Rd Behind
Curzon Court Hotel). Used to be the only old bookstore. Mr Murthy,
who runs the bookstore, is one of the most knowledgeable people.
His grandfather started the bookstore. He also has a collection of
lithographs, stained glass paintings and collectors copies of
antique books. Oxford Book Store, At the Leela Galleria (next to
Hotel Leela Palace). Has some of the latest collection of books and
magazines but, doesn't offer any discounts. It has a Chai Bar
attached offering 69 blends of tea. Tata Book House, At the Indian
Institute of Science, Malleswaram. Has a large collection of
technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 percent discount.
Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it
is in IISc. Streelekha, 33/1-9, Thyagaraja Layout, Jaibharath
Nagar. +91 80 2549 2783. This is a great bookstore to explore the
feminist literature and activism that is being produced in India,
as well as other texts on the research and work of Indian NGOs. The
atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. Sapna Book House, 3rd Main Rd,
near Kamat Yatri Nivas, Gandhi Nagar, (Walking distance from
Majestic Bus stand),[71]. This is a large bookstore, they also have
branches in three other locations Sadashivnagar, Jayanagar, and
Indiranagar. Sapna Book House also provides online book delivery.
Fusion Rental,[72]. Online renting of books & movies. Vast
collection of both books & movies at one place. Free pick up
& delivery all over Bengaluru. The Bookworm, (in one of the
by-lanes perpendicular to Brigade Rd, 'near McDonalds). This is a
small used book store. Good bargains on used and new books are
available here. Elloor Library, Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Rd,
(close to Commercial St). A circulating library that has a wide
range of fiction and non-fiction books, including new titles.
Requires membership which includes a deposit.[edit]BoutiquesApart
from the numerous malls that have taken Bengaluru by storm, the
essential element and soul of the city comes through in its myriad
small and unique boutiques that are all over the city, usually
tucked away though. Have tried to list the must check out
stores..President's Groom Concepts, B.v.k.iyengar Rd. (near
Gandhinagar in the city centre) and Kamraj Rd (near Commercial St).
+91 80 4147 0910. Two Menswear fashion stores, established 25
years. Fine fabrics for made-to-order and a large ready-to-wear
collection. Bespoke suits and made to order clothing including
tuxedos, business wear to traditional Indian kurtas and
sherwanis.Mahendra Textiles, Chickpet, +91 80 4124 9900. Sarees and
dress materials from Surat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Varanasi,
Kerela and Srilanka.Levitate-InDiA in A RooM, 100 Ft. Rd
Indiranagar. 100 Ft. Boutique Restaurant (mezz floor), 777/1, +91
80 6452 8190, Mob +91 98 4531 7776, ([email protected]).
Silver & costume handcrafted Jewellery, Bohemian apparel,
Indian kitsch, lifestyle accessories.Chilli BilliIndiranagar, +91
92 4179 9105 Great for women's westernwear', especially the
dresses, good collection of bags, shoes and jewellery. They also
offer home decor solutions.Native Place, Behind Museum Rd Post
Office, Museum road. Loads of interesting merchandise, crafts made
by NGOs, c/o The Only Place Restaurant.One G, (Jewellery) Hatworks
Boulevard, Cunningham Rd, +91 80 4123 1231 .Marmalade, Adj to
Spratt Salon, Magrath Rd. (Left before Coffee Day, on Brigade Rd
Extn), +91 80 4122 1814. Loads of affordable young designer
wear.Arnav +91 80 2656 8416, +91 99860 01216,[73]. The quaint
little jewellery store located at Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar makes
for very interesting jewelry buys, a range of antique, restored,
contemporary and fusion jewelery are on display. They could help
you design a piece of jewellery to suit your needs, an in-house
jewelery consultant could help you choose your jewellery.Necessary
Evil, +91 80 4163 8757,[74]12th A main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar.
Casual luxury has finally reached Bengaluru with the opening of
it's newest concept store. Necessary Evil will be offering shoppers
the latest international brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Splendid
and Alice+Olivia. Some of which are in India for the first time.
They also offer and exclusive line of fine jewelry and home
furnishings. This is definitely a space not to miss - so come see,
be seen and get fabulous call in advance for a personal shopping
experience.Sakhi by Chandras, +91 80 4115 5551,[75]. 6th main, HAL
2nd stage, Indiranagar. Combines traditional fabrics and
craftsmanship with contemporary themes. Sakhis sarees, salwars and
kurtis combine kanchivaram, tussar, chiffon, georgette, crpe,
organza and cotton with traditional techniques such as cut work,
block print, kalamkari, badla, mirror work, chamki (sequins) and
embroidery in a mlange of colours.[edit]Music and movies Habitat,
"Movies and Music", Church Street, Off Brigade Road is tiny
compared to other retail music/movie stores, but its a delight for
lovers of good music especially Jazz. Has an excellent and varied
selection of DVDs for rent as well, though membership is currently
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Bengaluru is far from the sea, and as such the quality of
seafood can vary. Some of the higher end and popular seafood places
manage this well, but foreign travellers may want to tread a bit
carefully.[edit]BudgetBengaluru literally has hundreds of fast food
joints serving South Indian vegetarian food. They usually are
identified with small round steel tables and diners standing around
them having food. Dosas, idlis, vada's, curd rice, Vegetable Pulao,
rice with sambar, lemon rice are usually standard fare. Quality
widely varies, since most of them cater to working people. Veena
Stores, Margosa Rd, 15 Cross, Malleswaram. This place has some of
the best Idlis and Vadas in this part of the world. They also make
other dishes but Idli and Vada are mainstay. Don't expect to sit
and eat because there is no seating. Stand and eat. Best time to go
is mornings for breakfast before they run out of the day's stock.
Try before 8AM although they are open some part of the day and
evening. Shettara Beedi, (food street) The entire street adjoining
the famous VB Bakery at V V Puram is Bengaluru's miniature version
of Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Alor foodstalls. A haven for anyone who
enjoys hawker fare, one can stall-hop and have a variety of snacks
that'll satisfy even the most ravenous hunger and spend less than
Rs 100 in total. Some of the must-try dishes are dum-root and
butter-bun congress at VB Bakery. The dosas,obbattu (sweet
pancake),akkirotti (rice pancake), friedbondas, butter-gulkand, and
masala-pepsi available at the various stalls are also delicious.
Note that the street comes alive only in the evenings (after 6PM)
and that only vegetarian fare is available here. Janani, J.P.Nagar,
A great place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can have idli
and sambar for Rs 10 and a cup of tea for Rs 8, a north Indian roti
curry for Rs 32. If you want to have good Punjabi food, go upstairs
and get a good meals under Rs 150. Anupams Coastal Express,
Shivanand Circle. They make fantastic fish dishes. Neer Dosa with
Chicken Pulimunchi , kori roti and chicken ghee roast are some
things you really cannot miss. Hotel Empire(Other locations on
Centre Street and Koramangala),Church St(Next to Museum
Inn'),[76].10AM-3PM.Indian, Chinese, and Middle eastern cuisine
until late night. Try butter chicken, chicken kababs and
parathas.is the best plae for non veg as well as veg food resonably
pricededit Fanoos, (adjoining Johnson Market, off Brigade Rd). One
of the joints for getting Sheekh (beef) rolls in Bengaluru. They
come in various sizes - sheekh roll, sheekh jumbo, sheekh mambo,
sheekh rambo and sheekh sambo - the latter of which is almost 2 in
thick. There are other options like chicken, mutton and paneer
rolls as well as kababs and shawarma. Rs 30-100 per head. Mavalli
Tiffin Room (MTR), 11 Lal Bagh Rd. +91 80 2222 0022, +91 80 2222
1706. One of the very old traditional breakfast places in
Bengaluru. A few people who have been having their breakfast at MTR
everyday for the past 15 yrs. Closed between 2:45-3:30PM. Expect a
long wait on weekends. Traditional 12 course Karnataka lunches are
also available here for around Rs 90 per head. Advance reservations
recommended at weekends. Rava idlis, dosas and bisi bele bath are
excellent. It has maintained it's quality over the years and is
very famous. It is on the road perpendicular to Lal bagh main gate.
New Shanti Sagar, This is an reasonably reliable chain of
vegetarian south Indian restaurants. Branches scattered all over
the city, notably in Koramangala 80 Foot Rd, Jayanagar, Domlur. Rs
50-200. The Adiga's chain, Restaurants to the south of Bengaluru.
Prominent among them are in: Jayanagar 4th Block, take the road
facing BHS First Grade College, Basavanagudi. Adiga's Park585, 10th
Main, 42nd cross, 5th Block Jayanagar. Adiga's Foodline, 502, 40th
Cross, 8th block. Adiga's Delicacy, 105 Dickenson's road, Manipal
Centre. Adiga's Majestic, Next to Fkcci Bldg, KG Rd. Adiga's
Nalapaka, across from HSBC Complex, Bannerghatta, Arikere. Sree
Krishna, fast food a little further from the road connecting
Lalbagh Westgate with Basavanagudi. SLV chain, Prominent among them
are located in: Banashankari 2nd stage, opposite BDA park and the
one in J.P.Nagar 2nd Phase near Ragigudda Temple Vidhyarthi Bhavan,
(off Gandhi Bazar in Basavanagudi). A gastronomic haven offering
some of the best masala dosa in the world. This quaint little place
is so famous that it has not even bothered to change it's age old
sign board, and who needs it anyway, the aroma wafting through the
air is a good enough indication that you are in the vicinity of the
place. Get there early for a breakfast, there's always a bee-line
for places to sit. Brahmin's Coffee Bar, (off ShankarMutt in
Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi). Famous for idly, vada and Its famous
chutney. You also get khaarabath. Don't expect sambar for vada
here. Hotel Janatha, 8th Cross Rd, Malleswaram. Makes some of the
best vada sambhar and masala dosa in town. Corner House, Residency
Rd, +91 80 2558 3262), BTM Rd, Koramangala, Airport Rd, (off 80
Foot Rd), (Arlton Towers), Whitefield Rd, Marthahalli and
Shivananda Circle. One of the best ice cream parlours offering a
variety of treats. Their famed 'Death by Chocolate' (popularly
known as DBC) is a must for all chocolate lovers and has attained a
cult status. Can be tricky to find a spot during peak times and you
may find yourself being 'encouraged' by the staff to leave quickly
once you do. Central Tiffin Room, (a.k.a CTR), Margosa Rd,
Malleswaram. Another landmark hotel, dishing out some divine 'Benne
masala dosa', which literally melts in the mouth. Upahara Darshini,
DVG Rd, Basavanagudi. Another of Bengaluru's new found Darshinis
dishing out top notch masala dosa and Vada Sambhar. Lake View Milk
Bar, MG Rd. +91 80 2558 7410. Excellent ice creams, club sandwiches
and burgers. McDonalds, Forum Mall, Koramangala. Don't expect to
find any beef items. Kentucky Fried Chicken, (KFC), Indiranagar.
International fast food chain. Shiv Sagar, Narayan Pillai Street,
(off Commercial St). +91 80 509-8892. Don't get put off by the
location, It's a great place to eat. Coconut Grove, Church St.
Appams and Kerala parottas with a chicken sauce dish. Their lunch
offer for Rs 80 is also really good. A pretty good choice for
reasonably priced quality seafood. Coco-Grove the outdoor 'beer
cafe' extension is also worth a look. KC Das, This is a chain of
Bengali sweets stores.shop in Bengaluru. The one on Church St is
perhaps the most visible and famous but there are outlets on Coles
Rd, BTM Layout. Udupi Garden, 16th Main BTM Layout. Simple Udupi
restaurant. Serves very good south Indian dishes at nominal prices.
Also serves north Indian food. Nandini, The Andhra fast food chain
serves some excellent biriyani and chicken dishes. Shezan, On
Lavelle Rd and Cunningham Rd. +91 80 2224 9319, +91 80 2224 9667,
+91 80 2228 7895, +91 80 2226 2195. Indian, Chinese and Continental
cuisines with a good menu choice where beef, fish, prawn, mutton
and chicken meat are available. Excellent steaks. Savera Tea Shop,
24 hr tea shops near Russell Market in Shivajinagar and on MG Rd.
Good place to go for a cup of tea in the dead of the night. Serves
tea, Suleimani (honey+lemon) tea and a variety of biscuits. Rs 3-15
Kanti Sweets, KG Rd, Majestic, Malleswaram Circle, RT Nagar. Very
good samosas, kachoris and North Indian sweets like rasmalai.
Rapidly expanding chain, so there are plenty of branches all over
the city now, which serve parathas and other food items as well.
The main branch in Majestic is the best, and serves only samosas,
kachoris and sweets. Rs 10-50 per head. Kohinoor, Brigade Rd.
Serves very reasonably priced Kerala muslim style food. Java, G
block of Diamond District apartment complex in Kodalli on the old
Airport Rd, +91 80 4137 8888. A hidden gem that serves buffet lunch
and dinner for Rs 150 on weekdays, Rs 250 on weekends (prices
2008). The buffet consists of both North and South Indian dishes
and caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Reasonably
priced (Rs 90-120 entree) a-la-carte selection is available outside
of lunch and dinner hours. Richies, on MM Rd. (Off Mosque Rd).
Serves the kind of biryani that is the Bengaluru original. It is
located midway on MM Rd, and hard to miss because of the crowds
that throng its takeaway counter. One visits Richies only for the
foodtables and chairs made of synthetic wood, and dim light from
gaudy chandeliers dont exactly make for great ambiance. A motley
bunch of diners cram the place for lunch and dinner (they have only
recently built the 2nd and 3rd floors). The biryani here is
delicious, and you must love meat to love Richies. The menu is
limited; but the mutton and chicken biryani stand out and they are
not flavoured with the same masala, or heaven forbid, rice, their
kababs are something nice and unique too.[edit]Mid-range Koshy's,
St. Marks Rd, (Below Church St). A Bengaluru institution, serving a
smattering of Western favorites (like fish and chips) along with
the usual South Indian fare in a bohemian-for-India atmosphere. On
weekends, they serve up greasy Western-style breakfast, including
omelettes and Bombay (i.e., French) Toast. Appam and stew is their
Sunday breakfast special and a must eat. Turn right at the entrance
for the more expensive (and decidedly less charming) A/C room. Rs
50-200. Smoky, with sluggish service, and not particularly clean
Koshy's still has plenty of character and history but its getting
harder to justify their skyrocketing prices. Sue's Food Place,
Krishna Temple Rd, Indira Nagar. A Caribbean style restaurant run
by Sue (Susan John from Trinidad and Tobago). It has an excellent
buffet. Their Jamaican jerk chicken, salads and desserts are
lovely. A la carte menu is available on certain days. Rs 200-500
100ft Restaurant, 100 Foot Rd, Indra Nagar. Westernised cooking,
but notably better than any other pasta serving restaurant in the
area. The restaurant is a bit of a hybrid of store/restaurant. Rs
300-500. Ebony, MG Rd. (on the 13th floor of the tallest building
on MG Rd). Stylish eatery with excellent evening views of the city.
Service is a bit slow, but the ambiance makes it worth the wait.
Book ahead for a terrace seat. Rs 200-400 Little Italy, 100 Foot
Rd, Indiranagar. A chic Italian vegetarian restaurant, faddish and
over priced. Sometimes the staff switch off A/C if the tables are
less than half-filled. Mainland China, Church St (Near Museum Rd)
+91 80 2227 7722, +91 90 2224 5864. Upscale Chinese food. Good,
fairly authentic food and excellent service. Serves a decent lunch
buffet. Also new outlet on 100ft Road, Indiranagar. Rs 500-800.
Sahib Sindh Sultan, Level 2, Forum Mall, Hosur Rd, Koramangala. +91
80 2206 7878, Train-themed restaurant with a delicious, upscale
menu. It is supposed to showcase NWFP. Their kakori kebabs are
excellent. It also serves wine with the food. Expect a long wait.
Or book ahead and roam around the mall or grab a few drinks from
the adjoiningFirangi Paani. Rs 150-500 Samarkand, Gem Plaza, 66,
Infantry Rd (East of Central St). +91 80 4111 3366. North West
frontier food (i.e., kebabs, Afghani) in a kitschy atmosphere but
the food is great. You will need to book on weekends. Rs 300-600.
T.G.I Friday's, Carlton Towers & Airport Rd. Don't expect cheap
Indian prices. Happy hours with 1+1 free on alcoholic beverages in
the evening should make up for that. Pinxx, Manipal centre (off MG
Rd). A great place for Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Rs
200-400 per head. Canopy, PU Building, M.G. Rd, Open air,
multi-cuisine North-Indian food. Cooking techniques date back to
the independence era offering the unique taste. Great outdoor
ambiance in the middle of the central business district. Rs 125-750
Le Rock Pub Cafe, Rest House Rd, (Off Brigade Rd), +91 80 4123
1001. Hot coffee to chilled Kingfisher beer on the tap awesome
cocktails and even hand rolled Havana Cigars from Salads,
Sandwiches, Jacket Baked Potatoes to Entree's. LRC also offers an
Oxy Bar Bengaluru's first. A must for every tourist visiting this
city. Ceasar's Restaurant, MG Rd. Indian and continental food.
Ambiance is good though the food is tad expensive. Parking is a
problem. Alibaba Cafe & Restaurant, Frazer Town. +91 80 4091
7163. Arabian, Persian and Bhatkali cuisine described as "An
Arabian Lake in the Indian Ocean". A themed restaurant with the
feel of Arabia, Persia and India. The "Shaiya Biryani" of the
Bhatkali cuisine, the Al faham chicken barbeque out of the Arabian
cuisine and the chicken Jujeh kabab from the Persian cuisine are
all recommended. The Egg Factory, St.Marks Rd. +91 80 4211 0041.
Multi-cuisine, The menu, as the name suggests, is all based on the
indispensable 'egg. Its also modelled on a factory with functional
chairs and a menu that looks like an instruction manual. Its open
for all day dining. Egg dishes from all over the world, including
omelttes, scrambles, French toast, curries, sub's, pasta &
desserts. Don't miss the fantastic huevos rancheros here, they make
it as good as in Mexico. Innovative drinks, try theChlorophyll Fix,
it looks and sounds wierd, but tastes like heaven. Relaxed
service[edit]Splurge Blue Ginger, Race Course Rd, (in the Taj West
End). High-end Vietnamese restaurant with, a beautiful setting and
excellent food. You may be shocked by the bill, though. Just next
door toBlue Bar. Cafe Mozaic, 41/3 MG Rd, (in the Taj Residency).
Western-style dining in a casual atmosphere with some pool-side
seating. Sundays before 3:30PM, there is an all-you-can-eat/drink
champagne brunch for Rs 1,000. Grasshopper, 45 Kalena Agrahara,
Bannerghata Rd. +91 80 2659 3999, +91 98 4545 2646. Freshly
prepared seven course meal served on the table. Reservation
required. Closed on Mondays. Leela Palace, All-you-can-eat/drink
brunch on Sunday is Rs 2,000. They have 4 restaurants, Citrus
Lounge (Brasserie kitchen), Zen (Pan Asian), Library Bar (serves
all cuisine) and Jamavar (Authentic Indian). Generally overpriced
compared to the Taj outlets (Blue Ginger, Graze, Karavalli)
Monsoon, Park Hotel on Old Madras Rd. (next to Taj Residency). 24
hr cafe with a variety of Continental Dishes, Indian, South East
Asian and Mediterranean. Ideal location for private parties.
Sunny's, at Embassy Diamante, 34, Vittal Mallya Rd. +91 80 5132
9366, +91 80 5132 9391, +91 80 2212 0496. About Rs 1,200 for a
3-course meal for two, excluding drinks. Among the best restaurants
in Bengaluru. Try the starters, salads and pasta is fine here. Hot
sandwiches for lunch. Also has a branch at Indira Nagar on 100 ft
Rd. The Raj Pavillion, ITC Windsor Manor, Golf Course Rd. 24 hr
restaurant that offers the taste of the British Raj.
Anglo-Lucknowi, Far East and Continental cuisine is served. Amongst
the best in Bengaluru. Karavalli, (at the Gateway Hotel), Residency
Rd, +91 80 2558 4545. Mangalorean, Goa, Karwar, and Kerala style
cuisine. Best Indian food you will get when visiting BLR I.T-alia,
(in Park hotel), has the best Italian food in town. Graze, (in Taj
Residency). Has some of the best creative continental you will get
in Bengaluru. Giancarlo's, (near Vittal Mallya Rd). Offers some of
the best Italian in town, though quality tends to be unstable.
Olive beach, Wood St. A longtime favourite that will serve you
Italian meats and cheese in a nice setting, this is still among
Bengaluru's best. Bengaluru, (in La Classic Hotel Extraordinaire).
The only fine dining multi cuisisne restaurant,outside electronic
city and on the way to Hosur caters to buffet breakfast, lunch and
Dinner apart form a selection of an international
menu[edit]Regional cuisine Tijouri, North Indian restaurant inside
the Hotel Atria. Kamat Yatrinivas, Gandhinagar. Serves special N
Karnataka meals with jowar(Sorghum) rotis. They now have a branch
on Bull temple road where they have local artists perform when you
have dinner. Kadambam, Authentic Iyengar cuisine ranging from
Puliogare, Sakkare Pongal, Thayir Sadham, of course Kadambam (which
is actually a type of heavenly concoction of Sambhar and rice, akin
to Bisibele Huliyanna), and a wide array of traditional Iyengar
sweets. It has two branches, one on Bull Temple Road, near
Ramakrishna Ashram and another just off West of Chord road, near
Modi eye Hospital in Rajajinagar.[edit]Continental Herbs &
Spices, On 80 Foot Rd. (Above Planet M, 100 m north of Reliance
Fresh). Great pasta, pizza, and desserts. Casa Picola,[77]has
interesting, tasty Italian and continental food in a casual
ambiance. An old favourite for many locals, it has a few branches.
Friends Fast Food, Jyoti Nivas College Rd, Koramangala (300 m from
Forum). Great Conti food at college prices. Casa Picola fans will
like this one. Cafe Y, Langford Rd (Near Prestige Elgin, Hosur
Rd-Langford Rd junction) +91 80 5114 4561. Amazing sizzlers and
steaks, nice ambiance. Indi Joe, 1 Airport Rd (Carlton Towers) +91
80 4111 3636, +91 80 4112 1234. Fondue, pizza, steak and Mexican
food. Their Lunch buffet is good. Rendezvous, 80 Foot Rd,
Koramangala. Near Barista and Maharaja Hotel.[edit]Maharashtrian
food Kollapuri's,429/31 30th Cross, 4th Block Jaya Nagar(Near Jain
Mandir),+91 80 4121 1693, +91 80 2653 5207.An authentic
Maharashtrian hotel run by Savaji. It serves bhakri, chapati and
"Sheckle Edme" special Savaji stuffed roti with spicy sabjis and
non-vegedit Rajvardhan Foods,1291 25th Main Road, 9th Block Jaya
Nagar East(Near Big Bazaar),+91 98 8630 3088, +91 98 8630 3089.Best
known for its vadapav, sabudana vada, khichdi. It also offers
bhakri, thalipeeth. The snacks and other food offered here is
comparatively expensive. This is because it is Bengaluru's only
authentic maharashtrian food outlet. It also serves food fresh,
only prepared after placing the order, so the wait and price is
compensated. The food quality is excellent.edit[edit]Oriya food
Dalama,#37, 6th block, Koramangala, 100ft Rd(near Kamat Hotel,
Koramangala),+91 80 4166 0921.Authentic Oriya cuisine. The
restaurant serves chapati, meat, fish, prawn, crab and chicken
delicacies prepared in Oriya coocking style along with Oriya
Vegetable curries.edit[edit]South Karnataka Karavalli, Residency
Rd, (at the Gateway Hotel), +91 80 2558 4545. Mangalorean, Goa,
Karwar, and Kerala style cuisine. Konkan, 6th cross, 6th Block,
Koramangala. +91 80 2552 1530. Mangalorean and Goan style cuisine.
Vidyarthi Bhavan, 32 Gandhi Bazaar. +91 80 2667 7588. Another very
old and traditional breakfast place, exclusively known for its
Masala Dosa. Similar to MTR, you can find people who have been
having breakfast here since times immemorial. The Palms, 33 Church
St, (at the Highgates Hotel), +91 80 2559 7172. Mangalorean,
Coorgi, and Malabari style. (shut for renovations) Janatha Hotel,
8th Cross, Malleshwaram. Another great place, famous for its butter
masala dosas and vadas. Halli Mane, 3rd Cross, Malleswaram (close
to Malleswaram Circle). Truly authentic and traditional Kannada
style food. Kamath Yatrinivas, Majestic, authentic Mangalorean
meals. Kamath Lokaruchi, Mysore Rd , (just before Channapatna).
Amazing food and ambience. Authentic mangalorean meals Upaahara
Darshini, One of the Bengaluru's oldest food joints. Amazing dosas
(pancakes). Krishna darshini, St, Basavanagudi. Kudla, (attached to
Ramanashree comforts), For sea-food, serves excellent dishes. its
like a thilak New Krishna Bhavan, 1st Cross Malleswaram, for
authentic Mangalorean food, reasonably priced. Try the neer dosa
and badam halwa. Kodial's, 8th Cross Malleswaram, for authentic
vegetarian Konkani cuisine.[edit]Bengali Oh! Calutta, St Mark's Rd,
part of a chain of restaurants across the country, and the best
Bengali food available in the city albeit pricier than the other
options. Bangaliana, 355, 1st 'B' Main, 7th Block, Koramangala,
(opp. HDFC Bank), +91 80 2571 1058. Authentic Bengali Delicacies
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Restaurant, Take-away, Catering.
Specialities: fish, mutton chicken and, of course, sweets. Sonar
Bangla, 88/1, Shubh Arcade, 1st floor, 16th Cross, Margosa Rd,
Malleswaram. +91 80 3367622. The restaurant undertakes orders of
authentic Bengali food for gourmets who fancy a whole meal and also
delivers it at the doorstep. Fish is considered sacred in the
coastal state and is consumed universally. So, all fish lovers can
take heart as the non-vegetarian cuisine is delivered, but not
served at the restaurant. 6 Ballygunge Place, 1F., 612, 12th Main,
Indira Nagar (above Caf Coffee Day). It has been rated best bengali
restaurant by times food guide Bengaluru. It serves excellent fish
(esp their chital peti roast), dab chingri and luchis. (Its
mocktails are avoidable however). Prices are slightly on higher
side. May cost around Rs 1000 for two but the food quality is good.
The owners have added Calcutta style chaat on top floor also
recently. 36 Chowringhee Lane, 100ft Rd, BTM Layout. (opp Reliance
Fresh) +91 80 4124 0979. Authentic Bengali Cuisine. The Esplanade,
KHB Colony. +91 80 4092 7878 offers authentic Bengali cuisine. They
also have a continental menu. Bhojohori Manna, 668/B 6th Block,
Koramangala Club Rd, +91 80 2550 3666. Free home delivery + 91 96
2090 3666, +91 95 3880 3666[edit]Andhra Bheemas, Church St, (off
Brigade Rd). If you have the penchant for spice this place is meant
for you. RRs, (off Brigade Rd), A renovation of the vintage RRs,
the fun doubles here with the double storeyed restaurant, one
serving Andhra and the other Hyderabadi cuisines. There's also
alcohol, all the more reason to indulge on a Saturday afternoon.
Nagarjuna Chimney, (1) Residency Rd, (near Old Galaxy Theatre), (2)
Jayanagar 3rd Block, (near ICICI Bank), Possibly have a few more
branches elsewehere in Bengaluru. The Biryani is almost
intoxicating, not to mention their 'meals' which are served
ritually on a banana leaf. Reach early for lunch, for, there are
hordes in the waiting always.[edit]Tamil Krishna Cafe, Koramangala
(opposite China Pearl). Traditional Chennai-style food. Dosas,
idlis, idiappam and the like with authentic Tamil sambar and
chutney. Do note that this place is vegetarian-only. A vegetarian
meal will cost you around Rs 80. Most of the French expats eat
here. Ponnuswamy, Koramangala (near the National Games Village,
opposite to Legends of Rock), +91 80 4151 1919. Authentic south
Tamil nadu food. Try the biryani and sukka fry. No alcohol or
smoking. Also at Residency Rd., next to Imperial Hotel. Pongal,
Jivan Bima Nagar (near the Indiranagar telephone exchange). Tamil
nadu food. Lots of dosa varieties and is very famous for the Podi
dosa, parotta with kurma are good. Ambience is not that great, but
this place is for those who need a quick bite without a big pinch
on the wallet. Anjappar Restaurant, #50 100 Feet Rd, 4th Block,
Koramangala. Annachi, 100 Foot Rd, Indiranagar. Serves both
vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Has some good chettinad style
dishes. Annapoorna, Ulsoor, (near Sai Baba Temple in Ulsoor. Need
to get down at Ulsoor police station). It serves pure vegetarian
food in Tamil style. Kadambam, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Rd. Serves
authentic Tamil Iyengar food.[edit]Fast food and ice cream parlors
U S Pizza, Church St. +91 80 2559 9347. If you are looking for a
western tasting pizza this is the closest you get, try
lamb-pepperoni. Richie Rich Ice Cream Parlor, With three branches
around the city, this ice cream parlor has a variety of natural ice
creams, softies and many fast food items such as pav bhaji and vada
pav.. Try the 'Elvis Presley' specialty or the traffic jam or
'Richie Rich' special. The 3 locations are on St. Marks R, Airport
Rd. and Kumara Park East. +91 80 2226 9655. Phalaamritha Icecream
Parlor, 8th Cross, 14/1 West Park Road,Malleswaram. +91 80 6567
5755. Serves 25 super smooth home-made ice cream flavours along
with health drinks, varieties of kulfi's, milk shakes,Ice tea, ice
cream, novelties and chaats. Corner House, 1 Airport Rd, Carlton
Towers. This is the place for you if you are looking for the best
desserts in town. The "brown bomb" and "hot fudge" are a must have.
Not a place for calorie counters. Yogi's, #86,21st Main,
Banashankari 2nd Stage (Near BDA Complex). The "Sakkat Burger" and
"Sakkat Mexican" are a must have. Wide range of burgers,
sandwiches, ice creams , shakes and sundaes available. +91 98 4584
9025, +91 98 4539 7363.[edit]North Indian Bay Leaf, Raheja Arcade,
Opposite Forum Mall, Kormangala. A really nice place with
reasonable prices. Grameen, Raheja Arcade, Opposite Forum Mall,
Kormangala. One of the best places to have good Vegetarian North
Indian food. Queens, Church St, Opposite Amoeba. Small restaurant
but great food at reasonable prices. Dalfryday, Banerghatta Rd
(Near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank and above Fabmall). North Indian,
non-vegetarian cuisine in a fine ambience. (this is closed as of
now, Hyderabadi biriyani has opened a branch at the same location)
Hyderabadi biriyani, Banerghatta Rd, (near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank
and above Fabmall). Serves good biriyani Rasilas,,J P Nagar 7
Phase, Shreyas colony, (close to Brigade Millennium & Elita
Promenade Apartments, near RBI layout). Nice place with very fine
cuisine. Mast kalander, Bannerghatta Rd has some very nice North
India cuisine. It is very reasonably priced. There are branches in
Indirangar and Electronic city also. Pot Luck, Bannerghatta Rd, (in
an alley opposite IIM Bengaluru). Has some very good North India
cuisine. It is very reasonably priced. Another Branch in JP Nagar
near Udupi Restaurant.[edit]Italian I-Talia, The Park, MG Rd. +91
80 2559 4666. Expensive, but arguably the best Italian food in
town. Fiorano Ristorante, 63, 100 Foot Rd. 5th A block,
Koramangala, (Next to Sukh Sagar)[78]. +91 80 2553 4231. Easy to
miss driving by but Incredible food. Entrees Rs 300-600. 100 ft
Boutique, 100 Foot Rd, Indira nagar, (after Fab Mall when you are
travelling from CMH Rd side, and a few stores after Benetton on the
LHS if you're coming from Airport Rd), +91 80 4150 1781, +91 80
6452 8190. Comparable to most continental resto-bars. The best part
about it is that its a Boutique Restaurant, which means you can
shop, while waiting for your meal to arrive, even after 9PM, which
is when most other shops close in Banglaore. The Boutique houses
many young designers.Levitate, showcases a wide array of eclectic
street fashion and handcrafted kitsch from all over India. Italia,
(previously Little Italy), Nice vegetarian restaurant in Indira
Nagar, a little expensive. Good food. Via Milano, Koramangla, (near
Sony World). Authentic Italian food. 3 course meal for 2 will cost
an average of Rs 2,000, (wine not included).[edit]Chinese P!ng, No.
130, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala. Includes a dessert bay. Dim
sum, sensible portions, good prices. Aromas of China, Eva Mall, 5th
floor. Shanghai Junction, No.8, Sri Sai, 60 Foot. Rd, G Block,
Sahakarnagar. (behind Big Market), +91 80 41744477, +91 80 4174
4488 Golden Lights, No.4032, 100ft Rd, HAL-II Stage, Indranagar.
+91 80 2559 7722, +91 80 6537 4579. As close to an authentic
Chinese meal as you will find in this city. Excellent food, good
service. A tad pricey. Caesar's Multi Cuisine Restaurant,
Mahalakshmi Chambers, 9/2, MG Rd. (beside HSBC bank opposite ING
Bank). Variety of tasty food. Classic environment. 6:30PM-11:30PM.
From M-Sun. Mainland China, 2 branches: Church St &anp; 100
Foot Rd. Chungs and Chung Wa, spread across Bengaluru[edit]Kerala
Claypot, Tippasandra. K K Bakers, Malleshpalaya. BigBoy Fried
Chicken, (BFC), Vignan Nagar. Kalavara, Vignan Nagar. Malabar
Cuisine, Maratha Halli Bridge. Kairali, (near Forum Mall,
Koramangala). MAS, Madiwala, (2-3 km from Koramangala). Gokulam
Mess, GM Palaya, (3 km from Indiranagar). Continental Spice,
Airport Rd, (close to Diamond District). Hotel Ruchi, Vignan Nagar.
Kaayal, Jeevan Beema Nagar Rd. Hotel New MalabarNear level cross,
Kaggadasapura, Tharavadu, Hosur Rd, Bommanahalli, (after silk
board) Priyam Restaurent, Jagadish Nagar, (behind BEML). The
Paramount Restaurant, Koramangala (near Jyothi Nivas college)
Little Home, Koramangala, 80 Foot Rd, (near Wipro K2 office. Very
good south and central Kerala food). Bad service though Kerala
Pavalion, Domulur (behind Santhi Sagar). Authentic Kerala
food[edit]Dhabas There are few Dhabas catering to all tastes. Both
South and North Indian fare is available at most places and is
clean and cheap. A special mention is the green park dhaba on the
outskirts on Bellary Road and Golconda Chimney on the old airport
road in Marthahalli , opposite Shankara Eye Hospital. Golconda
Chimmney has been recently renovated and has both A/c and non-A/C
sections, the non-veg spread is simply amazing , but the rates are
steep if you have a traditional dhaba in mind. The ambience is
nice. Try the chicken kathi rolls and the biryani. Bobby-da-Dhaba,
(near Ulsoor Lake. Take a left turn from MG Road - Trinity Circle
and ask for Gurudwara the Sikh temple). Right next to the Gurudwara
is Bobby-da-Dhaba. The food is quite good (albeit slightly oily).
It basically serves paranthas (with lots of butter), chaach, kheer
and a number of side dishes (most notable being their shahi paneer
and rajma). You may have to wait for a while in case it is full. So
it's better to go slightly early, 12PM for lunch and 7:30PM for
dinner to avoid rush).[edit][add listing]DrinkThis article or
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[edit]Cafes Caf Coffee Day,[79] +91 80 4001 2345. Popularly
known as CCD, first established in 1996, at Brigade Road, Bangalore
The chain has over 1,000 cafes through out India. It is found all
over Bengaluru. Barista Lavazza,[80] +91 80 4207 5023. An Indian
startup cafe chain established in 1997 and more commonly known as
Barista and now owned by Lavazza. The chain has more than 200
stores in India. It is found all over Bangalore with 32 retail
outlets, most of them near IT corporate offices. Costa Coffee,
British coffeehouse chain.[81] +91 80 4348 8888. Koramangala 4th
Block, in Indranagar and another opposite Goethe-Institut, RMZ Eco
Space on Sarjapur Rd and Sigma Mall, Brookesfield, Cunningham Rd,
JNC Rd, and Jayanagar. Besides Coffee, Costa lays heavy emphasis on
food with sandwiches, paninis, tostatos, pastas and many kinds of
deserts, English muffins, a wide variety of cakes and desserts.
Caffe Pascucci,[82] +91 080 4091 2134. Italian coffee chain brand.
In 2010, Pascucci set up its own coffee retail shop in India with
10 outlets in Bangalore at prominent localities like Jayanagar,
Malleshwaram and Indranagar. Cake Walk, #297, 100 Feet Rd, Indra
Nagar.[83], +91 80 2520 5393. Coffee World, Can be found all over
Bengaluru.[84] Coffee Workers Co-op, Church St's Brigade Gardens. A
venerable Bengaluru institution, with waiters in traditional
uniforms and customers slowly savoring the age-old tradition of
coffee drinking - though there are just two choices of coffee:
black or white.Have some delightful "masala dosa" here. Java City,
Church St. Pleasant old Bengaluru atmosphere. Offers a wide variety
of tea, coffee from all over the world including pizza, pasta,
pastries, cookies, you name it they have it plus you get to see a
unique sense of humor in their menu and on the walls. On saturday
and Sunday evenings, there is live music, rock and guitar. This
place is simple, expatriate friendly and not at all pricy. There is
another Java City near Lavelle Road.[edit]Pubs and barsThe pub
scene is concentrated around the commercial business district in
the heart of Bengaluru. MG Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road, St.
Marks Road, and Church Street have numerous pubs. Happy hours is
typically between 6-8PM and at most pubs, the time for the last
order is around 10.30PM. Formerly having a reputation as thePub
Cityof India, Bengaluru's buoyant pub and nightlife has been
curtailed by police and regulatory action, and all bars and
nightclubs must now close no later than 11.30PM.[edit]BudgetMost
bars and pubs in the city are somewhat upscale, but many
inexpensive restaurants serve beer and good quality food.If you
just need to go out you could go to one of the bars, but if you
would like to have a great social experience and are in the city
for a considerable period of time consider becoming a member of one
of the social expat clubs in the city. The IVES Club[85]offers a
meeting for it's members every Saturday at one or the other popular
nightclubs in Bengaluru, its members are interns, expats,
volunteers and exchange students residing in the
city.[edit]Mid-range "The Biere Club, Vittalmallya Rd on lavelle
road, (opp Sunny's). Bangalores first craft brewery and a popular
place for beer lovers. Pecos, Rest House Rd (Off Brigade Road). 60s
retro pub with a mural of Jerry Garcia. Often crowded on all 3
floors, including the pleasant roof-top seating area. Free popcorn
with every pitcher of beer. Cards are available for frequent
customers which make every tenth pitcher of beer free, but you may
have to ask several times in order to acquire one and to get it
updated. Beer Joint Pub, (aka BJP), Indira Nagar Lock N'Load Pub
(The Texan Pub), Sahakar Nagar (Hebbal) Nasa, Church St. Tavern at
The Inn, Museum Rd. Styx, (next to Cauvery Handicrafts on M.G. Rd)
- They put the"Heavy"in heavy metal!! Purple Haze, Residency Rd.
Popular for the classic rock that's played there. Now there is a
newPurple Hazeoff Hosur Rd, Koramangala (close to Jyothi Niwas
College). Sparks, Brigade Rd extension, next to Brigade Towers.
Ego's, Castle Street, off Brigade Rd. J'Cubez, Banshankari 2nd
Stage, opp. BDA complex. For rock lovers. The Bunker, (off
Residency Rd). Jimi's(Residency Rd and Koramangala 80 Rd). A nice
dark cozy bar along with Rock music and video. Best visited during
weekends and is not hard on your pocket. Legends of Rock, 80 Foot
Rd, 6th Block,Koramangala. +91 80 4130 3232. Watch the Legends
perform on large format TVs. Olio, Koramangala, +91 80 4092 7888.
Great ambiance with beer, wines and continental food. Opus, Palace
Cross Road, near Sankey Rd, +91 80 2344 2580,[86]. A chilled-out,
ex-pat friendly lounge with a large outdoor space. Has karaoke on
most Sun and Wed (Kroaknights) as well as regular live music and DJ
dance nights. You may need to book ahead on theme nights. Sultanate
Of Swing, 4th floor, Garuda Mall, Free entry, mainly plays Rock,
Retro, Heavy Metal and has a Video DJ. Bull n Bush:4th floor,
Garuda Mall, Rs 500/- cover Charge, Plays hip hop, house and
occasionally trance. Le Rock Pub Cafe, Rest House Rd (off Brigade
Rd) +91 80 4123 1001. The latest watering hole in Bengaluru. Rock
music across the board screened on large plasma panels; every song
can not only be heard but seen as well. Coffee, Kingfisher beer,
cocktails, food and Bengaluru's first oxy bar. Open from
10AM-11:30PM. Windsor Pub, Vasanth Nagar. (off Mount Carmel's in
Kodava Samaja Building). A small place which serves only beer, good
food and is nice for a family outing. But only limited tables.
Carpe Diem, Church Street (off Brigade Rd) It's aPower Metalhaven.
B11, Jayanagar 4th Block (above Hotel Pavithra and next to Cool
Joint) New Night Watchman, (corner Church and Museum Rd's), Little
bit dingy but helpful bar staff - satellite TV has the Australia
Network so you can watch Rugby Union and AFL games. Take 554, MSK
Plaza, HAL II Stage Indiranagar. A Jazz themed restaurant that
serves great American style food and offers a large selection of
beers. They don't always play jazz but the food and drink is
consistentlygood. Zeus,#174 2nd Floor Manohar Crest, Brigade Rd(on
top of health n glow),+91 80 2532 3355.11AM-11:30PM.Sports bar and
lounge.edit[edit]SplurgeMost hotels have spiffy bars with every
imaginable concoction of drinks available. Kosmo, Formerly Cosmo
Village on Magrath Rd is now f bar and kitchen 2011. 3 separate
areas including a terrace. 81 Ali Askar Road Cross (Off Cunningham
Rd). This nightclub is a remodeled colonial villa on a quiet lane,
with excellent DJs and expensive drinks, and attracts a wealthy
clientele. 13th Floor, Barton Centre, M.G Rd. Make a reservation.
amazing view from the 13th floor The Beach, 100 Foot Rd,
Indiranagar. Make a reservation. Starts with retro music, plays
some good hip-hop and house towards the end. Makes you feel like
you are in Goa. Aura, Cunningham Rd. Athena, The Leela Hotel,
Airport Rd. Really popular on most days of the week. The upper VIP
lounge is the best part of the club, but the rest of the club is
beautifully appointed and attracts a hip crowd. Blue Bar, Race
Course Rd. On weekends you need to buy drink-tickets for Rs 1,500
to enter. Excellent drinks if you make sure Joel makes them.
Officially they have a couple's only policy. Spontaneous dancing
likely next to the bar. F-Bar, (inside Le Meridien). Fashion Bar is
a theme bar by FTV Fuga, Richmond Town. The best place for house
music lovers. Expensive and fashionable. Firangi Paani, Forum Mall,
Koramangala. Geoffrey's, Airport Rd, (Royal Orchid). Really nice
place. Hint, 5th Floor Bengaluru Central, M.G Road. Tuesdays is
ladies night (couples permitted). iBarPark Hotel, M.G Rd.
Manchester United Restaurant Bar, (Opposite Forum on Christ College
side). A ambient and trendy Restaurant Bar that serves a wide
variety of cuisine, most notably for their kababs, pizzas and
cocktails. Taika, Church St. (Off Brigade Rd). Usually open past
midnight and has a huge dance floor. 3 bars and a lounge area.
Entrance varies each night. Tuscan Verve, (Off Brigade Rd). Vaayu,
Cool bar on the 5th floor of Eve Mall on Brigade road. It has
comfortable lounge seating, and is open air, giving some nice views
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editBudget Kind host,+91 98
45180207([email protected]),[87].Clean rooms, clean attached
bathrooms, wifi. Nearby to many restaurants.edit Airavatam Serviced
Apartment,330/7, Axis Rd(Alight at Axis Books Bus stop),+91 80 4038
1200.Clean rooms, clean attached bathrooms, wifi. Nearby to many
restaurants.edit Church Street Inn,46-1-1, Church St,[88].Clean
rooms, clean attached bathrooms, wifi internet access,
Complementary continental breakfast, Walking distance from MG Road,
Brigade Road and restaurants. Bookshop in lobby area[89]. 6 fully
furnished rooms, all A/C, direct dial from rooms, free wifi,
cableTV, including HBO and ESPN, free in house library. Offices
open 24 hr.Single Rs 1,864 double Rs 1,800. edit Silicon Suites,
174, Nagvarapalya, Rahat Bagh, Behind Big Bazaar, (Off Old Madras
Rd, near Indiranagar) +91 80 4019 8888[90] VSL Grand Serviced
Apartments,+91 80 4128 9401/8,[91].Single and 2 bedroom apartments,
close to Palace Grounds and easily accessible to the road leading
to the New International Airport.edit Ajantha, 22 MG Rd, +91 80
2558 4321. Good simple hotel with vegetarian restaurant. Royal
Regency Lodge, S. C. Rd (next to Movieland theater), +91 80 4113
0202[92]. Clean rooms and convenient to the citys local transports
like the City bus station and the City Railway Station. Shree
Vaishnav Gujarati Samaj, (behind "Majestic Area, near Sapna cinema,
Kempe Gowda circle). A secure and decent place to stay if you are
there for a day or two. Costs Rs 50. A nice canteen with Gujarati
food available. In the vicinity there is another good place
available for fast food / lunch named "SLV". UG Deluxe, Majestic,
Thulsi Thotta, (stop near the small road opposite Upparpet Police
station and next to Navruchi restaurant, then take right and then
immediate left on a small lane and at the end of it take right and
you will see the lodge on your right). You may want to take an auto
instead of walking down if you are going after a rainy day as your
shoes will get dirty. Non-A/C rooms cost around Rs 550 (approx
US$13), A/C rooms may cost an extra Rs 200 (US$5). YMCA,
Nrupathunga Rd (Near Cubbon Park), +91 80 2221 1848. No-frills
hotel. D-Habitat Hotel Apartments, Koramangala[93]Deluxe rooms,
suites, studio, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Ideal for short-term
and extended stay. +91 80 4150 1950 Maple Suites(Serviced
Apartments),#142 & 143, Dollar Layout. 4th Main, BTM II
Stage(Off Bannerghatta Road opp to Mantri Elite.),+91 80 4282
2428,[94]. checkin:12 noon; checkout:12 noon.Long and short term
stay.Rs 1,999. edit Basil Hotel,#8, Sampige road, Malleshwaram(Next
to Sampige Theatre / close to central railway station and bus
stand),+91 80 4040 2323,[95]. checkin:24 hr; checkout:24 hr.Good
service.From Rs 2,900. edit Hotel Bangalore
Gate([email protected]),9 and 12, Gajanana Towers, K G
Rd(opp.Maneka Theatre, 500 m away from Majestic & Bengaluru
City Railway station),+91 99 4533 3999,[96]. checkin:12 noon;
checkout:12 noon.Executive, superior and premium rooms. All rooms
are A/C with complimentary breakfast and wifi. 24 hours room
service, 2 restaurants, ample car parking.Rs 3,600-4,800. edit
Citizen Lodge, (about 1 km from MG Rd).Bare bones motel-style
establishment is well located but leaves much to be desired in
terms of cleanliness and overall quality.Double non-A/C room costs
around Rs 800. edit Hotel Tap Silver Square,No 185, Deenas, 3rd Fl,
Brigade Rd(Opposite McDonalds),+91 80 2559
5656([email protected]),[97].3rd floor has views with
floor-to-ceiling windows. Clean and modern decor, clean rooms, all
with A/C, hot shower, free wifi (which gets switched off between
12AM-6AM), fridge and small wall-mounted LCD TV. 2 min walk to MG
Rd. and Church St. It sits on top of theFusion Loungeon the 2nd
floor, you get thundering bass until 11:30PM. It might be a good
idea to bring ear plugs if you plan to turn in early. It might also
be the reason why the prices are cheap for what you get. Rs
1,011-1,742 (approx. US$22-39), including tax. For an additional Rs
500 (US$11), the hotel can arrange the use of a non-A/C luxury car
for a maximum of 4 hr or 40 km per day.Rs 1,011-1,742 (approx.
US$22-39), including tax. edit Live Inn Bangalore Serviced
apartments,Team Royal, 1st Main, 6th Block, Venkatareddy layout,
80ft Rd, Koramangala(Near Oasis Lifestyle Mall Koramangala),+91 98
8034 9785([email protected]),[98].One, two and three
bedroom apartments with wifi, direct telephone services, laundry,
A/C, fully equipped kitchen and hot breakfast is served in your
roomedit Others around Majestic, If you are free for an hour, you
can just go around the Majastic theatre and the Kempe Gowda Bus
Station and look for a budget hotel yourself, as there are many on
small streets and roads around this place. Or, you can even trust
(to some extent) a broker who voluntarily offers help, but be sure
you take a good look at the rooms before you pay any money to the
lodge and the broker. But there is a wrong notion in the minds of
people in and around Majestic that whenever you go in pairs, they
tend to look at you with a wrong and suspicious look. If coming
with family, especially newly married, avoid the Majestic
area.[edit]Mid-range Prakruthi Club & Resort,Plot no. 12A,
Hegganahalli village, Kundana Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk(11 km from
the airport'),+91 80 2849
4002([email protected]),[99].Accommodation for couples,
family, or corporate bookings. Conference hall that can seat 120
people and meeting facilities. Coffee shop. Lounge bar,
wifi.Cottages and roms, Rs 2,500-9,000++. edit Villa
Camelot,#94/95, 4th Cross, ECC Rd, Prithvi Layout, Whitefield,+91
80 3272 3965([email protected]),[100].Bed and breakfast
run by a North Indian couple in the back lanes of ITPL. Cozy
atmosphere.From Rs 1,500. edit Shantha Unique,#103, Green Glen
Layout,+91 94 49 865352,[101].Serviced apartments for business or
leisure travellers.From Rs 1,799. edit Hotel Woodlands, No 5,
Rajaram Mohan Roy Rd. (near Richman Circle, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Rd)
+91 80 2222 5111. Mid-range hotel, very clean, great views of the
city, delicious free South Indian breakfast buffet for Rs 3,400 per
night for an A/C double (two single beds pushed together). Nice
location for exploring the city. Long walk to M.G. Road, Garuda
Mall, and Commercial Street. Fantasy Golf Resort, (Opp ITC-0 mins
away from Bengaluru Airport) Ideal for hotel stay next to Bengaluru
Airport or for transit passengers. +91 99 7209 2701[102] Hotel
Vrindavan, (off MG Rd and very near to MG. Rd/Brigade Rd junction)
(Also called cauvery handicraft junction). Nice hotel with great
south Indian food. Church Street Inn, (Near Hard Rock Cafe), MG Rd,
Brigade Rd and Residency Rd. Church St Inn, 46,1-1 Church St
(opposite Night Watchman Pub). +91 80 3057 7190[103]Free wifi and
an in house library from Dr. Seuss, Dahl to Dostoevsky. Friendly
and intelligent staff. Hotel St. Marks, St. Marks Rd (near
Residency Rd). Best Western The Capitol, Raj Bhavan Rd. +91 80 2228
1234, +91 80 2228 1800. 9 Marks Inn, 9 St Marks Rd.[104]+91 80 2211
2889. The Bouvice, 141C , S.T. Bed Layout, 1st Main Kormangala,
Sector 4.[105], +91 80 4152 4429, +91 93 4285 6034.
([email protected]) A beautiful apartment hotel in Kormangala.
Samrat Luxury Hospitality, Iskon Temple Foot hills, 149/A, R Block,
West of Chord Rd, Rajajinagar. +91 80 2279 2893,
([email protected])[106]. Chalet Hospitality, A-08,
Diamond District, Airport Rd. +91 99 0197 6955.
([email protected])[107]. Luxury serviced apartments.
Stopovers Serviced Apartments(Stopovers),Diamond District, Old
Airport Rd(Close to old airport road),+91 98 4513 9800,[108].
checkin:24hrs; checkout:24hrs.Contemporary apartments.Rs 4,500.
edit Alcove Serviced Apartments Bengaluru,G-301, Raheja Residency,
3rd Block, Koramangala,+91 99 0057 8231([email protected]),[109].
checkin:24 hr.Single room, independent 1 or 2 or 3 BHK apartments,
A/C bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms, cableTV
& DVD player. Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster,
coffeemaker, mixer grinder and gas stove. Fully automatic washing
machine, iron and ironing board, complimentary breakfast, free
wifi, swimming pool, club house with billiards, table tennis, gym
and tennis court.edit Mitaroy Cricket Hotel,Richmond Town(located
near MG Road),+91 80 2361 7708([email protected]),[110].Asia's only
Cricket Hotel, collection of cricket memorabilia including Sachin
Tendulkar's autographed portrait with Sir Don Bradman and Sir Gary
Sobers Bat.Rs 3,500. edit Hotel Presidency, Sadahalli gate
Devanahalli Taluk. (near Bengaluru Airport), +91 80 2846
7175[111]24 hr reception. Ideal for a business traveller.