Plota lists 15 curated places and 3 upcoming events in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, including Chamiers Café, Writer's Cafe and Radio Room.
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Iconic Spots & Secret Corners in Chennai
Chamiers Café
An intimate, vintage-inspired café decorated with Victorian wallpapers and chandeliers, renowned for all-day continental breakfasts and specialty teas. (Source: https://b.zmtcdn.com/data/pictures/5/66565/65eb3de6eecf625d1df203c05d47e30c.jpg)
Writer's Cafe
A cozy bookstore café serving European-style flammkuchen, light bites, and coffee while partnering with NGOs to empower acid attack and burn survivors. (Source: https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/Writers-Cafe-review-Books-coffee-and-happiness/article17028803.ece)
Radio Room
An energetic restobar decorated with retro radios, known for its inventive cocktail menu, high-energy music, and lively evening atmosphere. (Source: https://radioroomindia.com)
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DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
A living-history museum featuring 18 authentic reassembled traditional homes and craft workshops from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. (Source: https://www.dakshinachitra.net)
Theosophical Society Huddleston Gardens
A tranquil 260-acre green sanctuary along the Adyar River featuring canopy walks, diverse birdlife, and the historic 450-year-old Great Banyan Tree. (Source: https://lbb.in/chennai/theosophical-society-adyar-chennai/)
Eventide Coffee
A Japanese-inspired specialty coffee house along ECR offering micro-roasted Indian single-origin brews, house-made pastries, and minimalist coastal aesthetics. (Source: https://eventidecoffee.com)
Events & Experiences in Chennai
Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam
Ganesha Mandap Making - Chennai
Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam
Radhatri Nethralaya presents Nethra 26 - AGAM Live
MEHFIL-E-SAGAR by Pt Kuldeep Sagar
Local Collectives in Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions about Chennai
What are the best things to do in Chennai?
Plota's curated picks in Chennai include Chamiers Café (Cafés & Bakeries, R.A. Puram), Writer's Cafe (Cafés & Bakeries, Gopalapuram), Radio Room (Craft Cocktail, MRC Nagar), DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum (Heritage & Culture, Muttukadu, East Coast Road) and Theosophical Society Huddleston Gardens (Nature & Trails, Adyar). There are also 3 upcoming events.
Are there any events in Chennai coming up?
Yes. Plota lists 3 upcoming events in Chennai. The next is Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam on Wed, Sept 23 at Island Grounds, Park Town.
Are there free events in Chennai?
Yes. 1 of the 3 upcoming events in Chennai are free, including Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam.
Where can I find good cafés in Chennai?
Plota lists 6 cafés in Chennai, including Chamiers Café, Writer's Cafe, Eventide Coffee and Wild Garden Café at Amethyst.
What kinds of places are there in Chennai?
Plota's Chennai guide covers 4 cafés & bakeries, 2 craft cocktail, 2 heritage & culture and 2 nature & trails.
All 15 places in Chennai
- Chamiers Café · Cafés & Bakeries
- Writer's Cafe · Cafés & Bakeries
- Radio Room · Craft Cocktail
- DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum · Heritage & Culture
- Theosophical Society Huddleston Gardens · Nature & Trails
- Eventide Coffee · Specialty Café
- MadCo (Madras Cocktail Company) · Speakeasy
- Wild Garden Café at Amethyst · Cafés & Bakeries
- Old Madras Baking Company · Cafés & Bakeries
- Off The Record · Craft Cocktail
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple · Heritage & Culture
- Guindy National Park · Nature & Trails
- Cholamandal Artists' Village · Art & Studio
- KooX - Rooftop Asian Grill · Rooftop & Dining
- Beachville Coffee Roasters · Specialty Café