Guidebook for Bangalore
Food/drink Scene
The Only Place
12 Museum RdGreat steaks and burgers. Outstanding apple pie with cream.
Toscano
24 Vittal Mallya RdDelicious continental fare for a special occasion.
A old faithful for continental European food. Everything is great (salads, seafood, pizzas) but the desserts standout.
12 locals recommend
Sunny's Restaurant
50 Lavelle RoadA old faithful for continental European food. Everything is great (salads, seafood, pizzas) but the desserts standout.
Try the South India veg meal on a banana leaf and add on small plates of meat-based dishes.
7 locals recommend
Nagarjuna Restaurant - Residency Road
Residency RoadTry the South India veg meal on a banana leaf and add on small plates of meat-based dishes.
Truffles Cafe
22 St Marks RdCheap and cheery, with a wide variety of fast foods.
Hard Rock Cafe
40 St Marks RdInternational food chain, housed in a lovely old heritage building.
Sightseeing
Karnataka Tourism organizes daily bus tours to Mysore and Belur-Halebeedu-Shravanabelagola. A good way to get a glimpse of the culture and history of Karnataka.
Tourism House
Papanna StreetKarnataka Tourism organizes daily bus tours to Mysore and Belur-Halebeedu-Shravanabelagola. A good way to get a glimpse of the culture and history of Karnataka.
A green haven in the heart of town. Has trees flowering through the year. Know more by reading the book, Blossoms of Bangalore, available with us.
60 locals recommend
Cubbon Park
Kasturba RoadA green haven in the heart of town. Has trees flowering through the year. Know more by reading the book, Blossoms of Bangalore, available with us.
The Karnataka High Court (1.5 kms) built in 1868 is a two-storied building of stone and brick, painted red, in the Graeco-Roman style of architecture. Great view from the Cubbon Park side.
8 locals recommend
High Court of Karnataka
Kasturba RoadThe Karnataka High Court (1.5 kms) built in 1868 is a two-storied building of stone and brick, painted red, in the Graeco-Roman style of architecture. Great view from the Cubbon Park side.
This beautiful palace was built in 1781-1791 AD to reflect the Mughal lifestyle. The entire structure is built of teakwood. This entire double-storeyed ornate structure was built of teakwood.
17 locals recommend
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Tippu Sultan Palace RoadThis beautiful palace was built in 1781-1791 AD to reflect the Mughal lifestyle. The entire structure is built of teakwood. This entire double-storeyed ornate structure was built of teakwood.
Lal Bagh was named after the wonderful red roses that bloom through the year in this garden. The garden has also famous for its collection of botanical species.
111 locals recommend
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lal Bagh was named after the wonderful red roses that bloom through the year in this garden. The garden has also famous for its collection of botanical species.
NGMA is housed in the gracious Manikyavelu mansion in the midst of a beautiful three and half acre garden in the centre of Bangalore. Good cafeteria. Check the gallery walks at http://ngmaindia.gov.in
23 locals recommend
National Gallery of Modern Art
Palace RoadNGMA is housed in the gracious Manikyavelu mansion in the midst of a beautiful three and half acre garden in the centre of Bangalore. Good cafeteria. Check the gallery walks at http://ngmaindia.gov.in
A beautiful lake not far from us. It can be combined with a visit to the nearby Gurudwara (Sikh house of worship)
21 locals recommend
Ulsoor Lake
A beautiful lake not far from us. It can be combined with a visit to the nearby Gurudwara (Sikh house of worship)
Everything Else
Commercial Street is a busy commercial centre of Bangalore for getting all sorts of shopping done. An ideal place to wander around seeking interesting trinkets and honing your bargaining skills.
Commercial St
Commercial Street is a busy commercial centre of Bangalore for getting all sorts of shopping done. An ideal place to wander around seeking interesting trinkets and honing your bargaining skills.
Traditional market for fresh fruits, vegetables and all meats. Worth a visit, but not for the faint hearted!
Russell Market
MF Norrona StreetTraditional market for fresh fruits, vegetables and all meats. Worth a visit, but not for the faint hearted!
Bengali and other traditional sweets. Also serve samosas and a few other snacks in the evening. Must go if you are a sweet tooth.
K.C.Das Private Ltd.
38 Church StBengali and other traditional sweets. Also serve samosas and a few other snacks in the evening. Must go if you are a sweet tooth.
Mallya Hospital
A modern private hospital just 1.2 kms away.
Arts & Culture
Inox
Magrath RoadPlush, comfortable, modern movie theatre.
A technology museum with lots of things to try out. Short walking distance from home.
14 locals recommend
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
5216 Kasturba RdA technology museum with lots of things to try out. Short walking distance from home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fresh brewed beer in bangalore. A little noisy and crowded on weekends.
21 locals recommend
The Biere Club
20/2 Vittal Mallya RdFresh brewed beer in bangalore. A little noisy and crowded on weekends.
Hard Rock Cafe- It is here. Get there by walking for 5 mins.....not sure how long it will take u to get back :)
8 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
40 St Marks RdHard Rock Cafe- It is here. Get there by walking for 5 mins.....not sure how long it will take u to get back :)
Arbor Brewing Company
8 Magrath RdMicro brewery with good food. Nice energy.
Upscale mall with high-end brands and an open-air food court on top. Nice place to hang out.
52 locals recommend
UB City
24 Vittal Mallya RdUpscale mall with high-end brands and an open-air food court on top. Nice place to hang out.
Shopping
Great place to buy gifts and interesting knick-knacks. Be ready to bargain.
50 locals recommend
Commercial Street
Commercial StreetGreat place to buy gifts and interesting knick-knacks. Be ready to bargain.