Plota lists 17 curated places and 2 upcoming events in Bengaluru, Karnataka, including Lavonne Café, ZLB 23 and Museum of Art & Photography (MAP).
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Iconic Spots & Secret Corners in Bengaluru
Lavonne Café
Renowned for setting the benchmark in Bengaluru's pastry scene, offering exquisite French viennoiserie, entremets, and European café plates. (Source: https://lavonnecafe.com/indiranagar-blr/)
ZLB 23
Hidden behind kitchen service pathways at The Leela Palace, this award-winning Kyoto-style speakeasy pairs 1920s Prohibition glamour and live jazz with precision mixology. (Source: https://www.30bestbarsindia.in)
Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
A landmark private art museum featuring over 100,000 South Asian artworks, interactive multimedia galleries, and rotating contemporary exhibitions. (Source: https://karnatakatourism.org)
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Spanning 240 acres of century-old trees and peaceful walking trails, Lalbagh is home to an iconic 1889 glass house modelled after London's Crystal Palace. (Source: https://karnatakatourism.org)
Toit Brewpub
A pioneering cornerstone of Bengaluru's craft beer culture, celebrated for its signature Tint-In-Wit and Nitro Stout alongside wood-fired pizzas. (Source: https://toit.in)
Ebony
Located on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, this long-running rooftop staple pairs open-air views of the city skyline with classic Pan-Indian and Parsi cuisine. (Source: https://assets.simplotel.com/simplotel/image/upload/x_0,y_228,w_4368,h_2457,r_0,c_crop,q_80,fl_progressive/w_900,f_auto,c_fit/hotel-ivory-tower-bangalore/home_4_metro_ff3kbk?1790899200076)
Events & Experiences in Bengaluru
Bangalore Open Air 2026
October Octaves - Eternal Echoes
Balinese Mask Making Workshop - Bali in Bengaluru
Local Collectives in Bengaluru
Frequently Asked Questions about Bengaluru
What are the best things to do in Bengaluru?
Plota's curated picks in Bengaluru include Lavonne Café (Cafés & Bakeries, Indiranagar), ZLB 23 (Speakeasy, HAL Old Airport Road), Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) (Art & Studio, Ashok Nagar), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (Nature & Trails, Mavalli) and Toit Brewpub (Microbrewery, Indiranagar). There are also 2 upcoming events.
Are there any events in Bengaluru coming up?
Yes. Plota lists 2 upcoming events in Bengaluru. The next is October Octaves - Eternal Echoes on Sun, Oct 11 at Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Konanakunte, JP Nagar.
Where can I find good cafés in Bengaluru?
Plota lists 3 cafés in Bengaluru, including Lavonne Café, ARAKU Coffee and Lavonne Cafe & Patisserie.
What kinds of places are there in Bengaluru?
Plota's Bengaluru guide covers 3 microbrewery, 2 cafés & bakeries, 2 speakeasy and 2 art & studio.
All 17 places in Bengaluru
- Lavonne Café · Cafés & Bakeries
- ZLB 23 · Speakeasy
- Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) · Art & Studio
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden · Nature & Trails
- Toit Brewpub · Microbrewery
- Ebony · Rooftop & Dining
- Copitas · Craft Cocktail
- Copitas · Craft Cocktail
- Bangalore Palace · Heritage & Culture
- Toit · Microbrewery
- ZLB23 · Speakeasy
- Byg Brewski Brewing Company · Microbrewery
- ARAKU Coffee · Specialty Café
- Cubbon Park · Nature & Trails
- National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) · Art & Studio
- High Ultra Lounge · Rooftop & Dining
- Lavonne Cafe & Patisserie · Cafés & Bakeries