Things to Do in Alwarpet, Chennai

Chennai's refined south-central neighborhood between Mylapore and Teynampet, shaded by old rain trees and diplomatic compounds. The Music Academy anchors the Carnatic season on TTK Road, while galleries, silk boutiques, and heritage homes around Cenotaph Road make Alwarpet a discreet center of culture rather than spectacle.

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Top things to do in Alwarpet

Rare Lily - Premium Furniture, Home Decor & Accessories
★ 5.0 · 127
Home Goods
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Indian Terrain - Alwarpet, Chennai
★ 4.5 · 439
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Where to eat & drink in Alwarpet

Eating Circles
★ 4.4 · 6.1k
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
★ 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
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Black Orchid Restobar
★ 4.4 · 1.4k
Bar
Sophisticated venue plating Pan-Asian & global provisions including noodles, sushi, pasta & pizza.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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Sortd Cafe
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
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
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Les Amis
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Ice Cream
Every day
10 AM – 1 AM
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Go Native Chennai
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Vegetarian· ₹600–1,800
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Jolly Indian Restaurant
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
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
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Chap Chay
★ 4.5 · 962
Chinese
Modern hotel's chic Asian dining room offering Thai and Chinese options and a DIY wok station.
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FUFU Restaurant
★ 4.6 · 451
Asian
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
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Beachville Coffee Roasters
★ 4.3 · 772
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
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Kosmo cafe
★ 4.3 · 1.8k
Café & Bakery· ₹200–400
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Food Nirvana
★ 4.4 · 4.1k
Vegetarian· ₹400–800
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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CakeBee - Coffee & Croissants
★ 4.3 · 1.2k
Café & Bakery· ₹200–600
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Vinyl & Brew
★ 4.6 · 144
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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