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Alwarpet in Chennai

Things to Do in Alwarpet, Chennai

Chennai's refined south-central neighborhood between Mylapore and Teynampet, shaded by old rain trees and diplomatic compounds.

Chennai's refined south-central neighborhood between Mylapore and Teynampet, shaded by old rain trees and diplomatic compounds.

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Top things to do in Alwarpet

  • Rare Lily - Premium Furniture, Home Decor & Accessories in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Rare Lily - Premium Furniture, Home Decor & Accessories

    ★ 5.0 · 135
    Home Goods
    Every day
    10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Indian Terrain - Alwarpet, Chennai in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Indian Terrain - Alwarpet, Chennai

    ★ 4.6 · 513
    Specialty Store

Where to eat & drink in Alwarpet

  • Eating Circles in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Eating Circles

    ★ 4.4 · 6.2k
    Breakfast· ₹200–400

    A clean, well-maintained South Indian food joint in Chennai known for its Karnataka-style tiffin items like Thatte Idli, Mysore Masala Dosa, and filter coffee.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
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  • Pumpkin Tales Restaurant - Alwarpet in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Pumpkin Tales Restaurant - Alwarpet

    ★ 4.6 · 6.8k
    Bakery· ₹400–1,400

    Singaporean, American, Continental & European cuisines in a cheerful, brightly lit ambience.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Black Orchid Restobar in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Black Orchid Restobar

    ★ 4.4 · 1.5k
    Bar

    Sophisticated venue plating Pan-Asian & global provisions including noodles, sushi, pasta & pizza.

    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • The Velveteen Rabbit in Alwarpet, Chennai

    The Velveteen Rabbit

    ★ 4.3 · 2.0k
    Cocktail Bar

    Inventive cocktails & pizzas draw a young crowd to this lively pub with neon lighting & karaoke.

  • Sortd Cafe in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Sortd Cafe

    ★ 4.5 · 1.6k
    Café & Bakery· ₹400–1,600

    A modern cafe in Alwarpet known for its creative menu featuring fusion dishes, various seating arrangements, and dedicated working pods.

    Every day
    8 AM – 11 PM
  • Les Amis in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Les Amis

    ★ 4.4 · 2.5k
    Ice Cream
    Every day
    10 AM – 1 AM
  • Go Native Chennai in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Go Native Chennai

    ★ 4.7 · 1.6k
    Vegetarian· ₹600–1,800
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • Jolly Indian Restaurant in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Jolly Indian Restaurant

    ★ 4.6 · 1.4k
    Indian
    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Beachville Coffee Roasters in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Beachville Coffee Roasters

    ★ 4.3 · 794
    Coffee Roastery· ₹200–1,000

    A specialty coffee roastery and cafe in Chennai's Alwarpet neighborhood, known for its craft roasting, manual brewing, and a menu including various coffees, hot chocolate, and mini bites.

    Every day
    7 AM – 9:45 PM
  • Chap Chay in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Chap Chay

    ★ 4.5 · 967
    Chinese

    Modern hotel's chic Asian dining room offering Thai and Chinese options and a DIY wok station.

  • Zhouyu in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Zhouyu

    ★ 4.4 · 1.1k
    Chinese· ₹600–1,800

    Chic restaurant specialising in traditional Hunan, Sichuan & Cantonese dishes, plus veggie options.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  • CakeBee - Coffee & Croissants in Alwarpet, Chennai

    CakeBee - Coffee & Croissants

    ★ 4.3 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· ₹200–600
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  • Food Nirvana in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Food Nirvana

    ★ 4.4 · 4.2k
    Vegetarian· ₹400–600

    Vegetarian North Indian & Continental fare in an elegant glass-walled space looking out on a garden.

    Every day
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM
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  • Vinyl & Brew in Alwarpet, Chennai

    Vinyl & Brew

    ★ 4.6 · 154
    Coffee Shop· ₹200–400

    A quiet, cozy coffee shop known for specialty coffee from multiple roasters, a collection of vinyl records, and a short menu of food items.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    7 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 8:30 PM
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Map of Alwarpet with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Eating Circles
  2. 2Pumpkin Tales Restaurant - Alwarpet
  3. 3Rare Lily - Premium Furniture, Home Decor & Accessories
  4. 4Black Orchid Restobar
  5. 5The Velveteen Rabbit
  6. 6Sortd Cafe
  7. 7Les Amis
  8. 8Go Native Chennai
  9. 9Jolly Indian Restaurant
  10. 10Beachville Coffee Roasters

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