The City of Joy is synonymous with its historic establishments. But the past few years have witnessed an almost aggressive launch of new cafes in Kolkata.
1. The Bhawanipur House
Tucked in the bylanes of the otherwise bustling Bhawanipur area, The Bhawanipur House holds remnants of the city’s chequered past. The 150-year-old heritage bungalow originally belonged to the Ghosh family, before the Prakash Group decided to take a plunge into the F&B business and converted it into one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Kolkata.
2. Miss Ginko
Located in South Kolkata’s Gariahat, Miss Ginko is a hot new spot for live music and gigs in the city. From hip-hop party nights featuring international DJs to Sunday sundowners with acoustic sets and signature cocktails, the venue offers it all.
3. Sorano
An Italian escape awaits those visiting Sorano, one of the city’s newest and buzziest restaurants, at Ho Chi Minh Sarani. Visitors can expect to sample the delicacies of Tuscan fare — hand rolled pastas, barramundis and a special mention to the Smoked Tomato Carpaccio for vegetarians.
4. Club Aeries
Sprawling across 17,000 square feet in Rashbehari, Club Aeries serves as a fun party destination with its fairy-light heavy outdoor setting and its extensive menu serving up a mix of Indian, Oriental, Lebanese, Mexican and more.
5. Poach- Kitchen and Espresso
The bistro is sectioned off into three floors — coffee and desserts, artsy decor and an open-air rooftop that’s ideal for good-weather days. It also hosts a pop-up space, for those looking for a charming venue to host exhibitions. It is also one of the only cafes in Kolkata to house a pet-friendly zone.
6. Romaania
Romaania, a centrally located cafe-bar on Elgin Road will teleport you to the pretty little cafes littering the big cities in Europe with their mosaic floors and bougainvillaea. The menu serves Lebanese, Italian, Turkish, Moroccan and Mediterranean fare and even contains vegan and gluten-free options. The Truffle Ravioli and Polenta Cake are must-haves.