Chennai (Madras) Entertainment

  2. 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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  5. Dublin

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

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  7. Havana

    Cuban-themed, with cigars and everything.

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  8. Kalakshetra Arts Village

    Founded in 1936, Kalakshetra is committed to reviving classical dance and music. See one of the regular performances, or a class. Four-month courses are held in both music and dance.

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  9. Mocha

    The young and beautiful go to Mocha for coffee, hookahs and snacks in exceedingly arty surrounds. Lovely outdoor garden.

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  10. Music Academy

    This is Chennai's most popular public venue for Carnatic classical music and Bharata Natyamdance. Check newspapers for events. You can expect to pay for a good seat, although many performances are free.

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  11. Pasha

    Egyptian-themed.

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  13. 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 in addition to Tamil and Hindi blockbusters. Check local papers for show times.

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  14. Zara's

    Where the cool people come on weekends for tapas, sangria, house-infused vodka (jalapeno, almond, cinnamon) and inventive mocktails. Dress nice, guys: no shorts or sandals allowed.

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