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The advent season is celebrated with much enthusiasm in the IT Hub of India. Come December, Bangalore lights up and the smell of festivities spreads throughout. If you are a student or working professional residing here, you are sure in for a pleasant surprise. From decked-up malls to beautiful prayer services at the churches, exciting events at malls and X-Mas brunches, you will be spoilt for choice as to how to spend Christmas with your friends in Bangalore.

Since the occasion is not very far away, we have curated this list of the best 10 places that you should visit to make your Christmas celebrations fun and memorable.

Restaurants & Cafes

The Only Place:

The restaurant synonymous with the city of Bangalore is one of the best places to indulge in a lavish Christmas meal. The Only Place serves a traditional X-mas platter consisting of delicious dishes such as roast chicken with stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes. Try their Christmas cake served with cream or ice cream or their renowned apple pie to end the day on a sweet note.

Price For Two: INR 1200 (approx)

Toit:

Bangalore’s most famous microbrewery goes all out for Christmas and it is only one of the many reasons why you should visit it with your college gang. Toit is decked up for the festive season with a beautiful Christmas tree and also has a holiday menu consisting of delicious food such as Roasted Turkey, Cranberry Salad, and Red Wine Roasted Chicken Platter. The pub also specialises in seasonal drinks including Mulled Wine, craft beers and Plum Rum Shooters.

Price For Two: INR 2500 (approx)

Sly Granny:

Located in Indranagar, Sly Granny hosts a variety of events on a weekly basis and its Christmas menu makes it even more appealing. Whether you want to spend the day with your partner or college mates, you can head to Sly Granny which has decadent dishes such as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Salmon Three Ways, Pumpkin Tortellini, Pan Seared Duck, and Roast Turkey Porchettas along with delicious cocktails for you to indulge in.

Price For Two: INR 2500 (approx)

The Reservoire:

Just a 10-minute drive away from your-space safe PG in Koramangala, The Reservoire is a great place to plan your Christmas outing with your roomie. The restaurant is pretty renowned for its amazing concoctions and also has a vast menu of dishes with must-haves including Red Pesto Chicken, Fish Cake With Mango Avocado Relish, Vodka Chilli Chicken and Mexican Cheese Fries. The eatery is all decked out with wreaths, garlands, stars and X-Mas trees to get you into the festive mood right away.

Price For Two: INR 2000 (approx)

Lazy Suzy:

If you want to celebrate Christmas in a laidback fashion with great food then you should head to Lazy Suzy. The eatery puts together a 5-course meal that can be enjoyed over lunch or dinner and consists of authentic dishes such as Traditional Roast Turkey and Plum Pudding.

Price For Two: INR 1600 (approx)

Churches

Francis Xavier’s Cathedral:

Located in Frazer Town, St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral is one of the most famous churches in Bangalore. The church was established in the year 1911 and hosts large crowds, especially during the Christmas season. You should surely pay the church a visit to imbibe the merriment and prayer service.

Holy Trinity Church:

A major landmark of the IT City, Holy Trinity Church is located at Trinity Circle near MG Road. The church is built in an English Renaissance style and is decked up for the Christmas season making it a must-visit site to enjoy the festivities of the advent season in Bangalore.

St Mary’s Basilica:

One of the oldest churches in Bangalore, St Mary’s Basilica is located in Shivaji Nagar and hosts thousands of devotees on a daily basis. While the Christmas celebrations here are laidback, huge throngs of people still visit the church as it is believed that all prayers are fulfilled here by Mother Mary.

Malls

Phoenix MarketCity:

If you are looking forward to celebrating Christmas amidst flea markets, decorated venues and exciting shopping options, then you should definitely visit Phoenix MarketCity. Located in Whitefield, the mall has a variety of attractions for you to revel in including a towering tree, a huge snowman and a reindeer carousel.

UB City:

Beautiful festive decor in red and white and great food await you at this luxury mall as you head here to celebrate Christmas. The mall is completely decked up and has plenty of food options for you to choose from once you are done with your shopping.

Before you get ready to celebrate the festivities in Bangalore, it is important that you are completely settled in. If you are a student who hasn’t found a comfortable and affordable PG in Bangalore, then our Mathikere student accommodations and PGs/hostel across different locations across the city are just the right answer for your student housing needs. Just drop us a Whatsapp text at 918920011473 and we will help you find your safe space in the city!