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10 Places In Bangalore We Can't Wait To Revisit After The Lockdown

By Somdutta Mazumder

Updated - May 9, 20245 min read

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While I don't have the liberty to speak on behalf of you, the past few days have tempted me to do some outrageous things, just for the sake of having something exciting to do. While the current lockdown has paved the way for a much-needed pause for all of us, it's also re-introduced us to the feeling of mind-numbing boredom. 

 

After all, working from home, and resting from home, and basically living your entire life from home can get real monotonous real quick. And before you know it, you've learnt exactly what to expect from all your days, that begin to blend into one another. Okay, stop. What you need right now, is a mixture of hope and distraction. And what better way to get just that, than to mentally revisit our favourite spots in the city? 

 

So to help you finalise your post-lockdown plans STAT, here's a round-up of the best places in Bangalore we are heading back to the minute we get the green signal! 

 

 

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If Bangalore is the hub for pubs and start-ups, Toit can be held accountable for the first bit in the city's reputation. Known for its yummy freshly brewed beer that comes in a wide variety of equally enticing flavours, we can't wait to resume our post-work drink ritual at Toit in Indiranagar! 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2500 for two


Call: +919019713388

Timing: 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Address: 298, 100 Feet Road, Namma Metro Pillar 62, Indiranagar, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholBreakfast PlaceScreens Live MatchesSeating Available

Cuisines: Salad

Must haves: Pinacolada Cocktails Brewed Beer Cosmopolitan

 

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Popularly known as one of the best breakfast spots in Bangalore city, A Whole Lotta Love boasts of warm interiors, flavoursome dishes, and the smell of old books in the air. We are yet to come across pancakes as decadent as the banana chocolate ones at this popular cafe in Bengaluru, and that's exactly what we are ordering the minute we step foot again. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹650 for two


Timing: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Address: 59, 1St Floor, Diagonally Opposite Jnc, Industrial Layout, 5Th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Breakfast PlaceSeating AvailableOpen Air Seating

Cuisines: American

Must haves: Chocolate shake Cold coffee Hot chocolate Chicken lasagne

 

Avg Cost - ₹2600 for two


Call: +917618767005

Timing: 11:59 pm - 11:59 pm

Address: Near Wipro Corporate Office, 10/62/2A/2 and 3, Behind MK, Retail, Kaikondanahalli, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableOpen Air Seating

Cuisines: ContinentalAsianNorth IndianFast Food

Must haves: Bramble Freshly Brewed Beers Good Wife Brewski Portion

 

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If there's one specific imagery that has helped us get through these days of isolation, it's been that of a crazy Saturday night spent with our best buds at Byg Brewski. With magnificent interiors and exteriors alike, the already evident charm of this place comes especially alive on weekends when the younger crowds of Bangalore come out to party. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹1000 for two


Call: +918041123111

Timing: 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm & 6:45 pm - 10:45 pm

Address: 44/1, Residency Road, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Cuisines: AndhraBiryaniNorth Indian

Must haves: Spicy Daal Prawn Pepper Fry Mutton Keema Balls Mutton Roast

 

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Okay, we are salivating just as the thought of getting our hands (and eager mouths) on Nagarjuna's iconic South Indian thali again. One of the best restaurants in Bangalore for when you're craving scrumptious food, but don't want to spend a fortune, Nagarjuna will always be our random Thursday dinner with the family spot. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹700 for two


Call: +919895674244

Timing: 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

Address: 23, Khb - Mig Colony 8Th Block, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Breakfast PlaceSeating AvailableOpen Air SeatingTakeaway Available

Cuisines: CafeContinentalBurgerSandwich

Must haves: Espresso Americano Cappuccino Cafe latte

 

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Rustic charm, a laid-back atmosphere, and a rack full of books to scan through, DYU Art Cafe, nestled in the quaint streets of Koramangala has everything we love, and more. This gorgeous Portuguese style villa converted into an open, vintage cafe, houses some of our best memories in the city, and the thoughts of their mouth-watering pasts have been swarming incessantly in our heads. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹1400 for two


Call: +919916563508

Timing: 11:30 am - 11:59 pm

Address: 777/I, 100 Feet Rd, Hal 2Nd Stage, Doopanahalli, Indiranagar, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholSeating AvailableOpen Air SeatingTakeaway Available

Cuisines: South IndianFinger FoodDesserts

Must haves: Cocktails Beer Murgh Ghee Roast Pepper Chicken

 

Avg Cost - ₹600 for two


Call: +916363556436

Timing: 11:59 pm - 11:59 pm

Address: 41, Near Ooty Chocolates, 100 Feet Road, 4Th Block, Koramangala 6th Block, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Cuisines: ChineseFast FoodSandwichPasta

Must haves: Cappuccino Buttermilk Masala Lemonade Sweet Lassi

 

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Hands down, the best place in Bangalore for some pocket-friendly mid-week beer binging, Bob's Bar in both Indiranagr and Koramangala, is the go-to hangout spot for many a group of close friends. And when you consider the reasonable menu, the magical open-air interiors, and the accompanying refreshing Bangalore breeze, it becomes starkly clear why. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹2000 for two


Timing: 12:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Address: 8, 3Rd Floor, Allied Grande Plaza, Diagonally Opposite Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Brigade Road, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholLive MusicScreens Live MatchesSeating Available

Cuisines: AmericanContinentalFast Food

Must haves: Long island iced tea Cocktails Brewed beer Mocktails

 

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We know Bangalore is littered with an array of charming book cafes, but Dialogues takes the cake for being the most whimsical. One step into Dialogues, and you are transported to a magical world of words, poetry and meaningful solitude. Besides, their unique order anything from the kitchen system is enough to have us running back. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹3500 for two


Call: +917259021119

Timing: 12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Address: 2nd Floor, UB City Mall, Vittal Mallya Road, Near Lavelle Road, UB City Mall, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Highlights: Serves AlcoholScreens Live MatchesSeating AvailableOpen Air Seating

Cuisines: JapaneseAsianThaiDesserts

Must haves: Chocolate Sushi Pecan Tart Chocolate Volcano Peking Duck

 

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Unique cocktails, delightful brews, and a mesmerising dining experience all await our return to the crowd-favourite Arbor Brewing Company on Brigade Road. Every weekend this place transforms into a giant happening party, and we haven't been able to stop craving a sip of their truly lit LIIT. 

 

Avg Cost - ₹500 for two


Timing: 12:30 pm - 2:30 am

Address: No, 21, Hosur Rd, Chikku Lakshmaiah Layout, Koramangala 7th Block, Bangalore(Get Directions)

Cuisines: North IndianFast FoodBiryaniBurger

 

 

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Our top pick for when we are feeling a tad fancy, Shiro is an opulent Japanese restaurant by day and an insane party spot by night. The stunning interiors will leave you star-struck, and we strongly suggest you give Shiro's crispy Sushi a try the next time you visit. Needless to say, you'd have trouble staying away after that the way we do now! 

 

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Nope, no fancy words for this one. I just can't wait to run to Empire at 3 AM for a last-minute pack of cigs, and a plate of steaming Dosas, again. 


It's so close...I can almost taste it!