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Things to Do in Bengaluru

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Explore the garden city's rich coffee heritage, Nandi hills sunrise trail tribes, creative workshops in Koramangala, and quiet park walks in Indiranagar.

Best Cafés in Bengaluru Events This Weekend

Plota lists 32 curated places and 15 upcoming events in Bengaluru, Karnataka, including Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), Sanchez and Brik Oven.

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Handpicked Places

Iconic Spots & Secret Corners in Bengaluru

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Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)
Heritage & Culture
₹
Lalbagh Road

Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)

Founded in 1924, this legendary multi-story heritage restaurant is an institution celebrated for authentic ghee-laden masala dosas, rava idlis, and filter coffee. (Source: https://www.swiggy.com/restaurants/mavalli-tiffin-room-mtr-basavanagudi-bangalore-50663)

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Sanchez
Rooftop & Dining
₹₹₹
UB City, Ashok Nagar

Sanchez

A vibrant culinary destination delivering contemporary Mexican dining, freshly tossed tableside guacamole, and craft agave cocktails inside UB City. (Source: https://www.swiggy.com/dineout/bengaluru/sanchez-ub-city-vittal-mallya-road-57424)

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Brik Oven
Rooftop & Dining
₹₹
Indiranagar

Brik Oven

Known across Bengaluru for authentic Neapolitan-style wood-fired sourdough pizzas crafted with fresh in-house mozzarella and artisanal toppings. (Source: https://brikoven.com)

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Sankey Tank
Nature & Trails
FREE
Malleshwaram

Sankey Tank

A historic 19th-century man-made reservoir offering tree-lined perimeter walking trails, birdwatching, and a tranquil escape in northwest Bengaluru. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankey_tank)

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SMOOR Chocolates Signature Lounge
Cafés & Bakeries
₹₹
Indiranagar

SMOOR Chocolates Signature Lounge

A luxury dessert lounge and boutique celebrated for its handcrafted couverture chocolates, decadent cakes, and artisanal hot chocolate. (Source: https://stores.smoor.in)

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Venkatappa Art Gallery
Art & Studio
₹
Kasturba Road

Venkatappa Art Gallery

A newly restored cultural landmark dedicated to Karnataka's master painters and sculptors, featuring works by K. Venkatappa and rotating contemporary exhibits. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venkatappa_Art_Gallery)

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Upcoming Community Sessions

Events & Experiences in Bengaluru

Weekend guide
Traditional Art Workshop
Art & Exhibitions
₹599
Fri, Oct 23 Flexible daytime slots

Traditional Art Workshop

Hobby Ghar
By Hobby GharRegister
Anyasa (Extended Set) at Cavore
Music & Concerts
Free (RSVP)
Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM onwards

Anyasa (Extended Set) at Cavore

Cavore
By Cavore & Sort My SceneRegister
Telugu Dandiya DJ Night Whitefield
Social & Networking
Paid entry
Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM onwards

Telugu Dandiya DJ Night Whitefield

153 The Biere Street
By EiraRegister
Geetanjali - Belli Tereya Bangarada Swaragalu
Music & Concerts
Check listing
Sat, Oct 24 6:00 PM onwards

Geetanjali - Belli Tereya Bangarada Swaragalu

Chowdiah Memorial Hall
By MARS EntertainmentRegister
THE ROOM OF MEMORIES
Art & Exhibitions
Check website for tickets
Sat, Oct 24 6:30 PM onwards

THE ROOM OF MEMORIES

MLR Cultural Centre
By MLR Cultural CentreRegister
Sonu Nigam - The Revolution India Tour
Music & Concerts
₹1899 onwards
Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM onwards

Sonu Nigam - The Revolution India Tour

Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru
By ITW Playworx Media & EntertainmentRegister
Jam2Gather - Live Bollywood Jamming Bengaluru
Social & Networking
₹999 onwards
Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM onwards

Jam2Gather - Live Bollywood Jamming Bengaluru

Forum South Bengaluru
By Jam2GatherRegister
BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND EDITION-6 FT. DJ SASH & DJ RAVI
Music & Concerts
₹1500
Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM onwards

BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND EDITION-6 FT. DJ SASH & DJ RAVI

Nolimmits Lounge and Club
By Nolimmits Lounge & ClubRegister
SAJANKA LIVE AT SUNBURN UNION
Music & Concerts
₹499 onwards
Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM onwards

SAJANKA LIVE AT SUNBURN UNION

Sunburn Union Bangalore
By Sunburn UnionRegister
RAGHU DIXIT LIVE IN CONCERT
Music & Concerts
₹1399 onwards
Sat, Oct 24 6:30 PM onwards

RAGHU DIXIT LIVE IN CONCERT

Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway
By October Biker's Fest / Orion MallsRegister
Jam Madona - Kannada Jamming
Music & Concerts
₹299
Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM onwards

Jam Madona - Kannada Jamming

JP Nagara Social
By Social Sailor EntertainmentRegister
Echoes of Earth Presents | Tribalneed & Shanka Tribe
Music & Concerts
₹1599
Sun, Oct 25 5:00 PM onwards

Echoes of Earth Presents | Tribalneed & Shanka Tribe

The Humming Tree
By Echoes of EarthRegister
Catch up with Kuchipudi
Workshops & Crafts
Free
Sun, Oct 25 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Catch up with Kuchipudi

Bangalore International Centre
By Bangalore International CentreRegister
JAMMING NIGHT - Dil Wali Diwali
Music & Concerts
₹199
Sun, Oct 25 5:00 PM onwards

JAMMING NIGHT - Dil Wali Diwali

BudBee Restobar 104
By One MicRegister
Miracle in Antarctica: The Forgotten Story of Dakshin Gangotri
Art & Exhibitions
Free
Wed, Oct 28 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Miracle in Antarctica: The Forgotten Story of Dakshin Gangotri

Bangalore International Centre
By Bangalore International CentreRegister
HALLOWEEN WITH AERREO
Music & Concerts
₹100 onwards
Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM onwards

HALLOWEEN WITH AERREO

Sunburn Union
By Sunburn UnionRegister
Horror Circus - HYP3 Halloween Bollywood Party
Music & Concerts
₹99 onwards
Fri, Oct 30 8:30 PM onwards

Horror Circus - HYP3 Halloween Bollywood Party

HYP3 - Nightclub
By HYP3 NightclubRegister
A Common Ground: Celebrating Architecture and Design of the Everyday across South Asia
Art & Exhibitions
Free
Fri, Oct 30 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

A Common Ground: Celebrating Architecture and Design of the Everyday across South Asia

Bangalore International Centre
By Bangalore International CentreRegister
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru : HSR Edition
Social & Networking
Free
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru : HSR Edition

Urban Vault 477 HSR Layout
By eChai VenturesRegister
KOROLOVA HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Music & Concerts
₹999 onwards
Sat, Oct 31 7:00 PM onwards

KOROLOVA HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Sunburn Union Bangalore
By Sunburn UnionRegister
eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru : Koramangala Edition
Social & Networking
Free
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

eChai Startup Demo Day in Bengaluru : Koramangala Edition

Founder Startup House Koramangala
By eChai VenturesRegister
BENGALURU BUSINESS NETWORK BUSINESS NETWORKING
Social & Networking
Check listing
Sat, Oct 31 10:30 AM onwards

BENGALURU BUSINESS NETWORK BUSINESS NETWORKING

2gethr @ ORR
By Bengaluru Business NetworkRegister
We Blog: Publish on the Web, Individually but Together
Workshops & Crafts
Free
Sat, Oct 31 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We Blog: Publish on the Web, Individually but Together

Bangalore International Centre
By Bangalore International CentreRegister
Tales of the Rupee: A History from 1538 to the Present
Art & Exhibitions
Free
Sat, Oct 31 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Tales of the Rupee: A History from 1538 to the Present

Bangalore International Centre
By Bangalore International CentreRegister
Tuborg Unholy Night ft. Hyenah
Music & Concerts
Free (RSVP)
Sun, Nov 1 4:00 PM onwards

Tuborg Unholy Night ft. Hyenah

Juliet
By JulietRegister
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bengaluru

What are the best things to do in Bengaluru?

Plota's curated picks in Bengaluru include Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR) (Heritage & Culture, Lalbagh Road), Sanchez (Rooftop & Dining, UB City, Ashok Nagar), Brik Oven (Rooftop & Dining, Indiranagar), Sankey Tank (Nature & Trails, Malleshwaram) and SMOOR Chocolates Signature Lounge (Cafés & Bakeries, Indiranagar). There are also 15 upcoming events.

Are there any events in Bengaluru coming up?

Yes. Plota lists 15 upcoming events in Bengaluru. The next is Traditional Art Workshop on Fri, Oct 23 at Hobby Ghar, Seshadripuram.

Are there free events in Bengaluru?

Yes. 9 of the 15 upcoming events in Bengaluru are free, including Catch up with Kuchipudi, Miracle in Antarctica: The Forgotten Story of Dakshin Gangotri and A Common Ground: Celebrating Architecture and Design of the Everyday across South Asia.

Where can I find good cafés in Bengaluru?

Plota lists 7 cafés in Bengaluru, including SMOOR Chocolates Signature Lounge, Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters, Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Brahmin's Coffee Bar.

What kinds of places are there in Bengaluru?

Plota's Bengaluru guide covers 6 heritage & culture, 5 microbrewery, 4 rooftop & dining and 4 art & studio.

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