If you’re planning to catch up with friends in Bengaluru this weekend, a few places have planned things worth stepping out for. There are brunches that last well into the afternoon, dinners designed around sharing, and cocktails that arrive just when the conversation is warming up. You’ll find everything from craft beer deals to multi-cuisine spreads with just enough variety to please a group. Each space brings a slightly different mood, but they all keep the focus where it should be: on good company and some quality time together. Here are some thoughtful options across the city that are ready when you are.
Amicii, Indiranagar
Amicii is hosting a two-level Saturday night event that lets you choose the kind of evening you want. Upstairs, DJ Rohan Kapoor will be playing a late set, while the lower floor will keep things quieter with a lounge setup and food service. Guests can move between both zones during the evening. The drinks menu includes house cocktails, sangrias, and standard pours. There’s also a food menu with wood-fired pizzas and bar snacks, meant for sharing. This one works well if your group has mixed energy levels and wants to keep things open-ended.
Address: 840/1, Metro Pillar 56-57, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Price for two: ₹2,000
Contact: 91481 52787 / 97407 25927
Bricks, Indiranagar & JP Nagar
If your idea of spending Friendship Day is cracking open a cold one with your mates, then Bricks might be the place for you. In Indiranagar, they’re offering a buy-one-get-one deal on Geist draught beer. At the JP Nagar location, they’re doing bottled beer buckets, mainly with Toit and Simba. Food menus at both places include loaded fries, wings, bar pizzas, and a few Indian-style starters. The setting is casual with a mix of indoor and rooftop seating, better suited for smaller groups who want to stay for a few hours. There’s no cover charge or music event planned, so the focus is mostly on drinks and food.
Indiranagar Address: 2nd Floor, 4005, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Near HDFC Bank, Indiranagar
JP Nagar Address: 4th Floor, 67, 6th B Main Road, 7th Phase, Near Café Noir, JP Nagar
Price for two: ₹1,000
Contact: Indiranagar – 78801 14310 | JP Nagar – 78801 09652
Cahoots, Brigade Road
Cahoots is running a Sunday group discount for Friendship Day. Tables of six and above get 15% off on food and drinks, and there’s no cover charge. The bar menu includes infused cocktails made with jamun, mango, turmeric, and other local ingredients. The food leans into bar plates, things like fries, chicken starters, and mains like biryani and grilled sandwiches. The vibe is casual with music in the background and the option to sit indoors or in a semi-open area. The space tends to fill up by late evening, so an afternoon table works better for longer meetups.
Address: Ground Floor, 48/1, Imperial Hotel Complex, Opposite Garuda Mall, Brigade Road
Price for two: ₹2,500
Contact: 88844 40794
The Hebbal Café, Courtyard By Marriott
The Hebbal Café is offering a Friendship Day brunch buffet this Sunday. The menu includes Indian and international dishes, salads, soups, desserts, and a live grill station. A themed welcome mocktail is included along with juices and soft beverages. There’s also live music planned during the service. The seating is indoors, and the buffet is open to walk-ins, though reservations are recommended for large groups. This option works best if you’re planning a daytime meal in a hotel setting.
Address: Courtyard by Marriott, 2/55, Outer Ring Road, Hebbal, Nagavara
Timing: Sunday, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Price: ₹2,199++ for adults | ₹1,099++ for children (5–12 years)
Contact: 96064 82968
Sawari, Hennur
Sawari is keeping things quiet with a full dinner service on Sunday. The restaurant focuses on North Indian food, slow-cooked curries, kababs, tandoori breads, and a few Indo-Chinese dishes that lean more towards comfort than fusion. It’s the kind of place that works best for groups that like to sit for a long time, order multiple rounds, and talk through the meal. The setting is indoors, air-conditioned, and has enough space for medium-sized tables. The restaurant also offers non-alcoholic beverages and desserts, including rasmalai and phirni. It suits groups that want to do a sit-down meal without any interruption.
Address: 2nd Floor, 125/2, Raghavendra Layout, Hennur-Bagalur Main Road, Opposite Mantri Webcity
Price for two: ₹1,400
Contact: 97318 60072