Chennai (Madras) Entertainment

Entertainment in Chennai (Madras)

  1. A

    Sathyam Cinema

    Chennai has more than 100 cinemas, a reflection of the vibrant film industry here. Most screen Tamil films, but Sathyam Cinema often shows English-language films alongside local fare.

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  2. B

    Mocha

    The young and beautiful come here for coffee, hookahs (water pipes; Rs195 to Rs245) and snacks (Rs50 to Rs150). Lovely outdoor garden.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Barista

    Barista is a popular coffee chain in Chennai.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Café Coffee Day

    Popular coffee chain dotted around Chennai.

    reviewed

  5. Geoffrey’s Pub

    This modern version of the English pub is one of the few places in Chennai that hosts live music nightly. Not always great music, but music nonetheless. The atmosphere is casual, with Kollywood types occasionally gracing the place with their presence.

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  6. E

    Kalakshetra Arts Village

    Founded in 1936, Kalakshetra is committed to reviving classical dance and music. Check out one of their regular performances, or a class (9am to 11am and 2pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday). Four-month courses in music and dance cost Rs750 per month.

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  7. F

    Leather Bar

    Thankfully ‘leather’ refers to floor and wall coverings rather than kinky jock-straps and dungeons. This modish pad has talented mixologists dishing up fancy drinks and DJs spinning happy dance tunes.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Bike & Barrel

    Better vibe than most bars; walls full of memorabilia, barrels for tables and a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling. Pub grub is available.

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  9. H

    Music Academy

    This is Chennai’s most popular public venue for Carnatic classical music and Bharata Natyam dance. Many performances are free.

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  10. I

    Dublin

    An Irish pub/nightclub with three levels of dancing. Cover charged after 22:00.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    10 Downing Street

    This English-themed pub is often packed with a mixed bag of punters.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Havana

    Cuban-themed, with cigars and everything.

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