14 Places To Meet New People And Make Friends In Bangalore

Nestled in JP Nagar, this is the perfect place for theatre geeks. With plays nearly every day there’s always something to watch. They have plays in both English and Kannada. Even their cafe and bookstore on the ground floor are perfect places to make friends and interact with theatre lovers while you nibble on some delicious cafe eats before or after catching a play. 

Pro Tip: Read more about Ranga Shankara here. 

Instagram Handle: @angashankara

Ratings: 4.7/5 on Google

The silent book reading community meets every Saturday at Cubbon Park, where people gather to read their favourite books, paint, write, or even fold origami. The group gathers at the end of the reading session to do a book pile and group photo, and honestly, we've met some interesting people here. 

Pro Tip: Read more about Cubbon Reads here.  

Instagram Handle: @cubbonreads

Meeting Days: Every Saturday 

The 'living lab' is a multifunctional space that houses an events and workshop area, a restaurant, a community arts hub featuring a sound room and an art gallery, a co-working space, and a garden. You can drop by here for their many events that are centred around the environment, sustainability, and music and arts. Plus, don't miss out on their Sunday Farmers' Market. 

Timings: 11 AM to 10 PM. Closed on Mondays

Ratings: 4.4/5 on Google

Instagram Handle: @blrcreativecircus

This pretty little space in Jayanagar is a do-it-yourself art & craft studio and is open to all age groups and aims at building an inclusive community that is passionate about all things handmade. We're talking about forms like Acrylic Pouring, MDF Painting, Decoupage, Mosaic Tile Art, and DIY Dreamcatcher-making or Macrame. They also curate workshops with artists and professionals. 

Pro Tip: Read more about The Firefly Terrace here. 

Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Ratings: 4.3/5 on Google 

Instagram Handle: @thefireflyterrace

It's the perfect place for those who love everything about French culture. Sign up for their French classes, where you can expand your French vocabulary if the only French you know is an Omelette du Fromage or Bonjour. You can even meet film fanatics at their many French film screenings and fellow art lovers at plays that happen here. After a day full of activity, you could head on over to the cafe, where you can continue your heated discussion on whether Monet was a better artist than Renoir. 

Pro Tip: Read more about Alliance Francaise De Bangalore here.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed on Sundays

Ratings: 4.4/5 on Google

Instagram Handle: @af_bangalore

The Conservatory, which is located inside The Courtyard, is a space designed to host culinary pop-ups, workshops, and events all themed around food. You can rub shoulders with the foodies and chefs. At The Courtyard, you'll find food events, movie screenings, musical performances, and flea markets happening throughout the month. 

Pro Tip: Read more about The Conservatory here.

Instagram Handles: @conservatory.blr and @thecourtyardcommunity

The wine-forward community will get you wine confident through their programs, meet other wine enthusiasts, and attend special events curated for just the members. Plus, discounted prices to other events! You can follow them on their socials to get to know what they are doing and how to become a member. 

Instagram Handle: @wineinamillion

The jamming community organises open mics, mixers, and jam parties across bars, restaurants and spaces in the city. You can either participate in the open mics and jam sessions or simply get yourself a ticket to their events and sessions and be part of the music community. You can even bring your instruments to perform as well. 

Instagram Handle: @souljams_bengaluru

The official fan group of Bengaluru FC is in a whole mood come match days at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium or The Fortress when the Boys in Blue take to the pitch. The fanbase is energetic and watching the match live with them at West Block on the stadium is an experience in itself. From learning the chants and rituals to meeting up for away matches, getting into the high spirits with the fan club.

Instagram Handle: @westblockblues

The vibrant Facebook community is a haven for anyone who loves food and is especially passionate about pork and wants to sample the city’s best porky offerings. The club organises various events across the city and you can join the group and take part in discussions, recipe exchanges, and of course be part of the events that the group organises. 

Instagram Handle: @porkbangalore

We have curated a list of supper clubs in Bangalore here, where you can connect with like-minded or rather 'like-tummied' foodies in the city over some good food. From Anurag Arora's Apartment to Chef Aditya's Ma Ka Kitchen, these supper clubs are regularly hosted, and there's a lot of buzz around with plenty of chances of meeting new people. We've met so many new people here.  

The city's infrastructure might be a bit messy right now due to the civil work for upgrading the said infrastructure, but there are plenty of running clubs in Bangalore, such as Stride Run Club Bangalore, Bangalore Runners, and Indiranagar Run Club, that find a way to meet up, run, and have a good time. 

Instagram Handles: @stride_runclub_bengaluru, @bangalorerunners, @indiranagar_runclub

Trove Experiences is a curator of events across categories, ranging from food to arts & crafts. You can browse through their website and find out about different kinds of events that best suit your interests. They have regular programming, so you can always plan out your week so you meet enough and more people who share similar interests as you. 

LBB Tip: Discover Trove Experiences here. 

Ajit Bhasker's Thindi Capital is where you can meet foodies across the length and breadth of Bangalore, coming together to walk and eat thindi (food in Kannada). Ajit's WhatsApp community has over 1,500 members and he regularly conducts these thindi walks across neighbourhoods in Bangalore. 

LBB Tip: Follow Ajit Bhasker on Instagram @macroajit to stay updated on future walks.