13 Of The Best Malls In Bangalore To Eat, Shop & Stroll

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Bangalore has a multitude of malls for all your shopping needs. Whether you are looking to do some festive shopping, pick up some apparel or beauty products from international marquee brands such as Zara, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria's Secret, or just hang about and explore the food, these malls offer all that and then some. We've picked out the best malls in Bangalore that give you a combination of food, shopping, entertainment and relaxation.

Nexus Mall, Koramangala

Before it was renamed Nexus Mall, this was called Forum Mall and it is supposedly Bangalore’s first full-fledged mall. The name change hasn't affected the popularity—it's still frequented as much by college students in the area as by families looking for a day out. Spread across five floors, the mall has retail shops, an entertainment zone, a food court, a multiplex, and several restaurants. 

Stores To Look Out For: Birkenstock, Forest Essential, Westside, United Colors of Benetton, Bose, ALDO, Casio

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.4 on Google

How To Reach: Nexus Mall is located on Hosur Road and there are BMTC buses that ply that route. You can also reach here via cabs or auto. 

Garuda Mall, Ashok Nagar

Situated on Magrath Road, Garuda Mall has plenty of options for you to score clothes, footwear, stationery and beauty products. When all that shopping makes you hungry, they have a food court and a few restaurants. Plus, if you are making it a family day out, then they have an entertainment zone as well. They also have a multiplex. 

Stores To Look Out For: Mango, William Penn, Bombay Store, The Body Shop, Bath & Body Works

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.3 on Google

How To Reach: Garuda Mall is located 1.5 kilometres away from MG Road Metro Station 

Phoenix Mall Of Asia, Hebbal

One of the biggest malls in Bangalore, Mall of Asia is spread across five floors and features both national and international labels spread across all your key categories—fashion to home decor, beauty to stationery, and jewellery to groceries. The mall features a food court, several restaurants, a multiplex, an entertainment zone, and even an event space. They will also have in the coming months a lineup of luxury and high-end brands such as Rolex, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Coach, Paul Smith, Brooks Brothers, Karl Lagerfeld, Hackett and Ralph Lauren. Don't miss out on the kid's brands. 

Stores To Look Out For: Victoria's Secret, ASICS, Bobbi Brown, Calvin Klein, House of Pataudi, Lamy, Lacoste

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.3 on Google

How To Reach: Mall Of Asia is located on Bellary Road and is accessible via cabs and autos 

Orion Mall, Rajajinagar

Vero Moda, Adidas Originals, and ZARA are some of the stores you can check out in this popular mall. Want something more? Head to Bounce.Inc., an indoor trampoline park or catch a flick at PVR. And, if that’s not your thing, the waterside promenade might be perfect for a late-evening walk with your buddies. Make sure you end it with some grub from their food court or one of their restaurants. 

Stores To Look Out For: Forever 21, Kompanero, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Nicobar 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.5 on Google

How To Reach: Orion Mall is located near Sandal Soap Factory Metro Station which is a walking distance away. 

UB City, Ashok Nagar

Described as India’s first luxury mall, UB City brings together all things posh and refined under one roof. This is where you’ll find high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Paul Smith, L’Occitane and Canali. On the food front, there are plenty of options from French to Mexican and Modern Indian to Asian. There’s an art gallery too, if you’re up for an art attack. Keep an eye out for the events that happen here every now and then.

Stores To Look Out For: Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Burberry, Jimmy Choo

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.5 on Google

How To Reach: UB City is located on Lavelle Road and is easily accessible via road. The nearest metro stations are Cubbon Park Metro Station and MG Road Metro Station. 

1MG-Lido Mall, MG Road

1MG Mall is located in the heart of CBD Bangalore, Trinity Circle–MG Road, and is one of the best spots in town to shop for fashion beauty and everything in between. Their anchor stores are H&M and Marks and Spencer, and they also have a grocery store—Reliance Freshpik. Apart from shopping, they also have some really good dining options that range from Asian to Indian.

Stores To Look Out For: H&M, Marks and Spencer, Azorte, Puma, Hamley's 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.0 on Google

How To Reach: 1MG-Lido Mall is located on Old Madras Road at Ulsoor and is easily accessible via road. The nearest metro station is Trinity Metro Station. 

Phoenix MarketCity, Mahadevapura

Phoenix MarketCity has a combination of food, shopping, entertainment and nightlife, all to lure you back there every now and then. Fill your shopping bags with everything from apparel accessories to footwear and bags, from high street brands like Zara and Mango as well as Indian outlets like FabIndia. Done with your spree? Down a mug of beer or two or just give in to your food cravings. Apart from activities like rock climbing, they also host live performances and art installations. 

Stores To Look Out For: Bobbi Brown, ONLY, Marks & Spencer, ZARA, Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Madden

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.5 on Google

How To Reach: Phoenix MarketCity is located at walking distance from Singayyanapalya Metro Station. 

Lulu Mall Bengaluru, Binipete

Lulu Mall created a lot of hype when it first opened because it had the city's first Lulu Hypermarket. The mall is spread across fourteen acres and has over 100 retail brands that sell everything from fashion to jewellery, and home decor to electronics.  Apart from bagging groceries and essentials of all kinds, you can also enjoy the food at the signature food court here. It has twenty-three different outlets, together with popular restaurants and cafes. The mall also has one of the largest indoor entertainment zones!

Stores To Look Out For: Nykaa, ALDO, BIBA, Avantara, Rare Rabbit, Celio

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.4 on Google

How To Reach: Lulu Mall is located near to Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station Metro Station. 

Bhartiya Mall Of Bengaluru, Thanisandra Main Road

Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru has something for everyone. From being the go-to shopping, dining and entertainment hotspot on that side of the town, you can indulge yourself in retail therapy and beyond. The mall regularly hosts events—concerts, flea markets, and festival pop-ups. Their curated mix of over 100 retailers includes national and international brands. Also, we love that they have a pet-friendly outdoor space. The mall has a multiplex, a dedicated food court, and an entertainment zone as well. 

Stores To Look Out For: Marks and Spencer, Van Heusen, Bose, Nykaa, Mango, GIVA, Nautica 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.4 on Google

How To Reach: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru is easily accessible via cab and autos.  

Vega City Mall, BTM Layout

On the bustling Bannerghatta Road is Vega City Mall. Bringing far-away brands like H&M, the mall even has a Lifestyle in it! Oh, and did we mention that it has one of the largest numbers of screens at a whopping 11 (and even one specifically for children with a ball pit and everything!)? Want to experience fine dining? There are plenty of options along with a food court.  For daily shopping needs, they have grocery stores too. 

Stores To Look Out For: H&M, MAC, Nykaa, Adidas, Vendi

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.4 on Google

How To Reach: Vega City Mall is located on Bannerghatta road and is easily accessible by road 

Nexus Shantiniketan, Whitefield Main Road

Nexus Shantiniketan has over 100 domestic and international retail brands—think everything from apparel to home decor, electronics to sportswear, and jewellery to beauty. They also have a food court and a dedicated dining space that features over 20 brands serving Asian to Indian food. They also have a 4-level microbrewery. Apart from this, the mall features a multiplex, an entertainment zone, and several anchor stores. 

Stores To Look Out For: Lifestyle, Trends, Timezone, Spar Hypermarket 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.5 on Google

How To Reach: The nearest metro station to Nexus Shantiniketan is Sri Satya Sai Baba Metro Station. 

Forum South Bengaluru, Konanakunte

Probably one of the best new malls in South Bangalore, Forum South has a little of everything to lure you there. From daily shopping needs sorted thanks to Lulu Daily to Zara and H&M, there's no dearth of options here to shop till you drop. They also host a lot of events and activities throughout the month. 

Stores To Look Out For: H&M, ZARA, ASICS, Celio, Gas, Levi's, MAC,  Adidas

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.6 on Google

How To Reach: Forum South Mall is located right next to Konankunte Metro Station. 

The Galleria Mall, Yelahanka

You can go to The Galleria Mall and shop at over 100+ stores inside the mall. They have several anchor stores, a dedicated food court, dining options that serve Indian to Asian cuisine, a multiplex, and an entertainment zone. They also have a bookstore and a hypermarket. Apart from all this, the mall regularly hosts events and flea markets. 

Stores To Look Out For: Soch, Reliance Trends, Levi's, Skechers, Sapna 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM all through the week

Ratings: 4.4 on Google

How To Reach: The Galleria Mall is easily accessible via cabs and autos. 

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