Kolkata skyline and landmarks
Kolkata, West Bengal · EAST_INDIA

Things to Do in Kolkata

Colonial tea houses, heritage tram rides, literary addas, and riverfront ghats.

Walk Kolkata's timeless streets: North Kolkata heritage mansions, riverfront Prinsep Ghat sundowners, independent book cafés in Park Street, and bohemian jazz corners.

Plota lists 10 curated places and 2 upcoming events in Kolkata, West Bengal, including Sorano, LMNO_Q Skybar and Little Bit Sober.

Last updated

Handpicked Places

Iconic Spots & Secret Corners in Kolkata

Cafés only
Sorano
Rooftop & Dining
₹₹₹
Park Street

Sorano

An elegant Italian dining destination on Ho Chi Minh Sarani offering artisanal hand-stretched pizzas, fresh pasta, and refined Mediterranean ambiance inside a restored mansion. (Source: https://sorano.in)

Curated SpotView Spot
LMNO_Q Skybar
Rooftop & Dining
₹₹₹
Park Street

LMNO_Q Skybar

Perched on the 12th floor of Magma House, this 8,000-square-foot rooftop destination features panoramic cityscape views, artisanal cocktails, and a global food menu. (Source: https://www.restaurantindia.in/news/touching-the-limitless-sky-lmnoq-a-skybar-opens-in-kolkata.n20078)

Curated SpotView Spot
Little Bit Sober
Speakeasy
₹₹₹
Chowringhee

Little Bit Sober

Tucked away inside a 19th-century colonial mansion, this moody speakeasy offers opulent scarlet decor and an adventurous mixology program blending modern techniques with Bengal flavours. (Source: https://www.30bestbarsindia.in/bars-to-watch-little-bit-sober-ups-the-cocktail-ante-in-the-city-of-joy/)

Curated SpotView Spot
The Grid
Microbrewery
₹₹₹
Topsia

The Grid

A massive 10,000-square-foot industrial brewpub featuring distinct themed zones, freshly brewed craft beers on tap, and a global gastropub menu. (Source: https://lbb.in/kolkata/the-grid-topsia-kolkata/)

Curated SpotView Spot
Victoria Memorial Hall
Heritage & Culture
₹
Maidan

Victoria Memorial Hall

An iconic white Makrana marble monument surrounded by 64 acres of landscaped gardens, housing thousands of historic artifacts, paintings, and statues. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Memorial,_Kolkata)

Curated SpotView Spot
Experimenter (Ballygunge Place)
Art & Studio
FREE
Ballygunge

Experimenter (Ballygunge Place)

Housed in a restored 1930s Bengal building, this premier contemporary art gallery showcases cutting-edge multi-disciplinary contemporary art exhibitions and curatorial projects. (Source: https://experimenter.in/about/)

Curated SpotView Spot
Upcoming Community Sessions

Events & Experiences in Kolkata

Weekend guide
Clubs & Communities

Local Collectives in Kolkata

Explore all
No active collectives listed yet
Be the first organizer to start a club in Kolkata!
Create a Collective

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkata

What are the best things to do in Kolkata?

Plota's curated picks in Kolkata include Sorano (Rooftop & Dining, Park Street), LMNO_Q Skybar (Rooftop & Dining, Park Street), Little Bit Sober (Speakeasy, Chowringhee), The Grid (Microbrewery, Topsia) and Victoria Memorial Hall (Heritage & Culture, Maidan). There are also 2 upcoming events.

Are there any events in Kolkata coming up?

Yes. Plota lists 2 upcoming events in Kolkata. The next is Knife Painting Art Workshop on Sun, Sept 20 at Syona Experience, Kolkata.

Where can I find good cafés in Kolkata?

Plota lists 2 cafés in Kolkata, including Flurys and Roastery Coffee House.

What kinds of places are there in Kolkata?

Plota's Kolkata guide covers 2 rooftop & dining, 1 speakeasy, 1 microbrewery and 1 heritage & culture.

Local Guide
Best Things to Do in Kolkata: A Local's Guide to Food, Art & Heritage

All 10 places in Kolkata

Explore Other Cities on Plota