Entertainment in Tamil Nadu
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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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Mocha
The young and beautiful come here for coffee, hookahs (water pipes; Rs195 to Rs245) and snacks (Rs50 to Rs150). Lovely outdoor garden.
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Seagulls Restaurant
Although this is a restaurant, the waiters generally look bewildered if you order food. But the location, with a balcony overlooking the sea and views north along the promenade, makes it great for a cheap beer on a warm evening; an expansive downstairs veranda was being constructed when we visited.
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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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Sound-and-Light Show
There’s a nightly sound-and-light show which can be fun at the Tirumalai Nayak Palace the mosquitoes and people carrying on conversations throughout come at no extra cost. The palace is a 20-minute walk from the Sri Meenakshi temple.
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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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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.
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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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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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Dublin
An Irish pub/nightclub with three levels of dancing. Cover charged after 22:00.
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10 Downing Street
This English-themed pub is often packed with a mixed bag of punters.
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Space Coffee & Arts
A funky little semi-open-air cafe for juice, coffee, beer, a bite and some damn fine cocktails (hello, Blue Lemonade). Staff are friendly, locals and tourists congregate here, and all in all it’s the most social traveller spot in Pondy.
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