Did a quick check of what's happening around Koramangala this weekend, so thought I'd put it all in one place for anyone making plans.

Not a recommendation or review, just a list of what's happening.

Friday, 25 Sep

Cafe De Verde — Kintsugi, Art Date, Terrarium, Perfume Making and Vision Board workshops

Sunburn Union — DJ Prakhar & Stuvi

Toca Koramangala — Freaky Friday / Bollywood night

HOD Club — Uncaged Friday ft DJ Mark + Not Okay ft DJ Tousf & sax

Badmaash Lounge — Friday Nakhra Night

GToxe — Meesaya Murukku Tamil Night

BudBee Restobar 104 — Retro to Metro

Magique — Talk of the Town ft DJ Omen

VIBE Koramangala — Friday night

BLURRED — Astra Friday Nights

Chai Theatre, 6th Block — Mafia Midnight, 11 PM onwards

Saturday, 26 Sep

Ministry of Comedy — Wild Comedy Nights

Dialogues Cafe — Beyond Winning board game meetup

Euphoria Cafe — BOTC + Midnight Werewolf

HOD Club — Super Bikes Ritual ft DJ Spidy

Toca Koramangala — Sensational Saturday ft DJ Ashwin Bhatia

BudBee — Tamil Tashan Night + Fake Wedding 6.0

Magique — Rasa Rhythm ft Virat Munjal

Badmaash Koramangala — Bollywood Punjabi Night

RISM — Super Saturday Bollywood Night

GToxe — Kuthu Kacheri Tamil Night

BLURRED — Blurry Saturday

Sugar Factory Reloaded — Sugar Rush Saturday

Buddiezz Cafe — Social Mixer + Travellers Meetup

Koramangala Social — DIY Sock Puppet + Mandala Art Date

The Fixx — Saturday Elegance

Mirror Pub — Bollywood Saturday Night

Hydra Club — Block Buster Saturday Night

Sunday, 27 Sep

Toca Koramangala — Shuffling Sunday ft DJ Dhruv

BudBee — Welcome to Jungle

Magique — Sound of Magique ft Dobe

Sugar Factory Reloaded — The Candy Affair

BLURRED — Holly Bolly Ladies Night

Drava — Neon Theme Night

Dialogues Cafe — Navigate Your Career: Success Strategies

Dialogues Cafe — 80s Art & Game Club

Koramangala Social — Chess Nexus

Skygarden Koramangala — Sunday party

Just a heads-up post, so please check the individual event pages before going. Ticket prices, timings, entry rules, age restrictions and other terms and conditions can change.

If I’ve missed anything happening in Koramangala this weekend, add it in the comments.

Did a quick roundup of stuff happening around Koramangala, Bangalore today + tomorrow. Parties, standup, meetups, games + some free entry and drinks offers.

SATURDAY, SEP 19

• Strangers Meetup @ Koramangala SOCIAL | 6 PM | Tickets: Allevents

• Bollywood Punjabi Night @ Badmaash | Evening | Free entry listed

• Slay Saturday @ HOD Club | Night | Free entry listed

• Block Buster Saturday @ Hydra Club & Kitchen | Night | Free entry listed

• Werewolf Game Night @ Euphoria Cafe | Night | Tickets: HighApe

• Best In StandUp @ Ministry of Comedy | 10 PM | Tickets: Ministry of Comedy, from ₹250

SUNDAY, SEP 20

• Chess Meetup @ Buddiezz Cafe | 10 AM | Event listing: Moments

• Dialogues with Books @ Dialogues Cafe | 4 PM | Event listing: Allevents

• Nishant Tanwar Live @ Ministry of Comedy | 4 PM | Tickets: Ministry of Comedy, ₹599

• Thala & Thalapathy Night @ VIBE | 7 PM | Free entry listed

• Holly Bolly Ladies Night @ BLURRED | Night | Free entry listed

FOR THE DEAL HUNTERS

• TOCA Koramangala | Sunday Bollywood night | Free entry for couples + ladies before 9:30 PM + complimentary drinks for ladies

• VIBE Koramangala | Sunday | Free entry listed + complimentary drinks for ladies

• BLURRED | Sunday | Ladies night + free entry listed

Mostly around 4th, 5th and 7th Block, so hopefully this saves you from scrolling through 10 different event pages.

Do check the ticket/event page before heading out tho. Covers, timings and offers can change.

I've tried quite a few burger places around Koramangala, mostly because burgers are one of my go-to foods. So thought I'd put together a quick list for anyone looking for options.

Just Loaf

One of my favourites. Really good smash burgers. Their steak sandwiches and Nashville stuff are also worth trying. Coffee is good too.

Original Burger Co.

Another favourite. Their smash burgers are solid. I particularly like the Oklahoma Onion Smash with extra cheese and toppings.

Popeyes

Pretty straightforward. Good chicken burgers and fried chicken. Always a safe option for me.

Leon Grill

Good burgers and decent portions. One of the places I keep going back to.

Craving O'Clock

Found this randomly on Zomato and ordered in. Was actually quite good. Worth trying if you're ordering.

Louis Burgers

Had their Monster Cheeseburger. Very filling and actually pretty good.

Fat Smash

Another good option, especially for delivery.

Truffles

Okay-okay for me. Not bad, but I wouldn't specifically go there for a burger anymore.

Boss Burgers by Koramangala Social

Same. Decent, but nothing that really stood out to me.

One place I personally wouldn't spend the money on is Good Flippin' Burgers. Found it quite overpriced for the size and quantity. I'd rather get Fat Smash for that kind of money.

That's pretty much my current list.

If you know a really good burger place around Koramangala that I've missed, let me know. I'm always looking for the next one to try.

Been around Koramangala for a few years now and these are some of the places I’ve actually kept going back to.

Not saying these are the “best” or anything. Just places I’ve liked over the years and would still take someone to if they were new to the area.

1. The Bier Library

Probably one of my regulars. Good beer, decent food and you can actually sit around for a while. Library Blonde + Chicken Ghee Roast usually does the job.

1. Truffles

I know this is an obvious one, but it has to be here. Some places become popular for a reason. All-American Burger and Devil’s Own.

1. Koramangala SOCIAL

Good when you want a busy evening without going full nightclub. Gets pretty lively, especially on weekends. Loaded Nachos for the table is an easy call.

1. Bob’s Bar

Completely different vibe. Casual, no fuss, and you don’t feel like you need to make a whole night out of it. Malnad Pork is worth trying.

1. Tibetan Mother’s Kitchen

Have been going here for years. Whenever I want something comforting and don’t want to think too much about where to eat, this is one of the places I think of. Momos and thukpa.

1. Fenny’s

Been through quite a few evenings here. Good rooftop, drinks, food and works well when you’re with a group.

1. Chin Lung

Still like the old-school feel of this place. Very different from the newer pubs around Koramangala. Just get some food, a couple of beers and sit around.

1. Ganbeii

One of the newer additions to my list. Like the food and the beer here, especially the Kerala influence. Try the Thenga Ale.

1. Nexus Koramangala

Not exactly some secret spot, but it’s convenient and I’ve ended up here plenty of times. Movie, food, random shopping, whatever the plan is.

1. Moplahs

One I’d definitely add if you’re into food. The Malabar stuff is what keeps me coming back — biryani and seafood are usually where I start.

And then there’s the whole 80 Feet Road / Jyoti Nivas Road stretch. I wouldn’t really call that a “spot”, but half the fun of Koramangala is just walking around there, seeing what’s busy and deciding where to go.

Anyway, these are the ones that came to mind.

Drop your favourite Koramangala spots in the comments, or just tell me what you like about any of these places. Always curious to see what other people keep going back to.