Christmas 2020 Events & Parties in Bangalore: By Paytm Insider
The season of cheer is almost here. Check out events Paytm Insider has in-store - parties, pub crawls, Christmas menus, karaoke, brunch, workshops & several curated things you can do on your own.
Are you all set to head out for Christmas celebrations and lunches in Bangalore? Remember to take all the safety measures to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. We have partnered with organisers this year who are taking all the required measures to ensure a safe and healthy experience for you this Christmas!
Things one could do around Bangalore:
Head to a Christmas party or food event in Bangalore
Look forward to amazing Christmas parties, brunches, workshops and even camping events themed on the festive season at venues all over the city.
Ho Ho Ho, Christmas Menus!
One could look forward to Christmas Special Menus all across the city's top pubs and restaurants! Pubs and microbreweries such as Wyt, Toit and High Ultra Lounge would have Christmas parties with special cocktails and festive items on the food menu just for this season (who knows, some might even have a few special brews). You could expect several live artist performances as well. For instance, if you like dance music, The Sugar Factory, Skyye Lounge and the likes were the places to be. You just might've heard Jingle Bells remixed!
Take advantage of all the Christmas Sales!
This is the time of the year when shops felt generous and you could refill your wardrobe! One could hit up some of the most popular malls in the city: UB City and Orion, in particular are known for their fabulous celebrations.
Locations:
UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
Visit Infant Jesus Church
Established in 1971, numerous miracles have been attributed to the Infant Jesus shrine here, in Viveknagar. You could recite prayers, or just step in and admire the architecture and atmosphere. Christmas promises to be special, and if you were in the city on Jan 14, you could be a part of the annual feast that happens here.
Location:
Infant Jesus Church, Viveka Nagar
Cost: Free
St. Patrick's Church:
One of the most impressive buildings in the city, this is also one of the oldest churches - built in 1844! Christmas is special here, with a famous celebration mass with doors open to all religions.
Location:
St. Patrick's Church, Ashok Nagar
Cost: Free
Indulge in some Christmas goodies at All Saints bakery
You could savour in traditional handmade bread, plum cakes, sugar doughnuts and take some home for your own Christmas party. The All Saints bakery would leave nothing unturned for you to have a wonderful Christmas. They're on Swiggy as well! Bonus trivia: They have their own apparel chain too.
Location:
All Saints Bakery, Ashok Nagar
Cost: INR 100 onwards
... Or At Fatima Bakery
Chicken puffs, lemon and almond rolls, chocolate sponge cake: We'll stop, you're probably salivting already. You could enjoy these delicacies on Christmas. This is one place the sweet-toothed citizens of Bangalore have on the top of their list, since 1957. You could also find an excellent selection of home-made breads.
Location:
Fatima Bakery, Richmond Town
Cost: INR 100 onwards, but you'll find it hard to stop.
Visit the 'Establishment of Bangalore' - Koshy's
Mix the old world charm with modern ideas, and you will visualise Koshy's. A popular meeting place for artists, theatre persons and journalists, this place would always buzz with ideas and you could just spot a celebrity as well (after all, Nehru and Queen Elizabeth II have visited). Considered more 'hangout' than 'restaurant', this place has won MTV's award for the Most Stylish Place in Bangalore. Their food is amazing as well - their plum cakes are lip-smacking.
Location:
Koshy's, Ashok Nagar
Cost: ₹500
Get your XMas swag from Commercial Street
You could deck your halls with boughs of Holly and other Christmas decorations from Commercial Street. You could get stockings, Santa Claus figurines, glitter covered stars , candles and yes, even Christmas trees from Raave's or Ibrahim Street just next door and join in the festive spirit!
Location:
Commercial Street
Cost: Expect to spend around INR 500.
Dance away at Catholic Club
Don't be fooled by the name - this place is open to people of all faiths. One could enjoy an awesome party on Christmas at this Museum Road. Dance your blues away with the most Christmas Ball in Bangalore. Not a member? Find someone who is!
Location:
Catholic Club, Ashok Nagar
Here's hoping you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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