It's around two weeks left until New Years day and this year I am in Bangalore and of course like anyone else I want to celebrate by being at a New Years eve party. As this will be my first time in Bangalore on New Years so I need some suggesitons on the New Year parties in Bangalore. My budget is not that high so please avoid mentioning parties at 5 star hotels.
Hi, welcome to the forum! (Images from Rakesh, Pixabay and Dz) Overview Want to spend your New Year's Eve quite differently? Maybe a happening place, a party-friendly crowd and lots of drinks to accompany you as you greet the upcoming year? For those living in Bangalore, there's no dearth of such New Year's Eve party destinations. You have the usual five-star hotels which aim to give one a grand and royal affair. But even for those in a budget, you can enjoy New Year's Eve with a bang, without hurting your bank account. Have a blast, party on and enjoy the new year ahead of you with these affordable party places in Bangalore. New Year Parties in Bangalore (Affordable Edition!) 1. Banana Beach Bar - Banana Beach Bar has a beach-themed setup, complete with a small pool, surrounded by novel seating arrangements, like swings and seats in boats. The floating lights and beach-like atmosphere are sure to delight the guests. The food menu is largely North Indian with some Chinese delights too. The bar menu is very extensive too, with a variety of vodkas, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. The New Year's Eve Party has an overflow of drinks and an unlimited Indian buffet. The party begins around 7:00 in the evening and lasts until 1:00 in the morning. The bar brings in popular DJs around India like DJ Sharath Raul during the 2015 New Year's Eve party and DJ Sam during the 2016 New Year's Eve party. You can book a ticket in advance in order to reserve cabana-like seats, if you're a part of a group. So for those missing the coastal areas of Goa or even Kerala, you won't need to reach these states just to have your fix of New Year's Eve beach setup, Banana Beach Bar can cover that for you and more. Rates - Rs. 3,999 (Couple), Rs. 2,999 (Stag) and Rs. 1,499 (Female) Address - No. 54, 60 Feet Road, Kormangala 6th Block, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095, India Contact Number - 080 4965 3242 2. The Warehouse - The Warehouse has this rustic appeal to it, with its warehouse-themed setup. The motif is that of red and black, with comfortable soft seats, set upon an open-air area. The food is mostly of the Continental cuisine variety and an extensive bar menu to accompany it. The party begins at 8:00 in the evening and continues until 12:00 midnight, to greet the new year ahead. The best part about the party venue is that it has three different stages, giving you live entertainment in different angles. The main stage is where the commercial and techno music are played, the live stage is where Bollywood music is played and the open-air stage is where progressive music, deep house music and other visuals are played. Groove to the music in these different stages and party the night away. The entry charge covers unlimited meals and drinks as well so you can bid your worries goodbye. The bar hires well-known DJs too, to make the party more lively and vibrant. There's even a celebrity bartender to provide more entertainment for guests. Rates - Rs. 4,450 (Couple), Rs. 3,450 (Stag) and Rs. 1,990 (Female) Address - No. 3, 80 Feet Road, Indira Nagar 1st Stage, H Colony, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075, India Contact Number - 080 4126 1114 The Warehouse (Image from Vachan Chinnapa) 3. Prestige Garden Estate Club and Resort - Prestige Garden Estate Club and Resort is set amidst acres of lush greenery. It is a premiere nature getaway right at the heart of the city. Although the resort requires membership for access to its normal facilities like the rooms, swimming pool, game zone and more, they conduct New Year's Eve parties that even non-members can enjoy. The resort has a lively bar area from where events like New Year's Eve parties are held. The party begins at 8:00 in the evening and lasts until 1:00 in the morning. For their 2016 New Year's Eve party, they invited renowned DJ Hassan, the one-handed DJ from Bangalore. Music played were Bollywood, Hollywood and of course, hip-hop. There's an overflow of unlimited beer and a choice of either two vegetarian dishes or two non-vegetarian dishes. But that's not all, live LED visuals, dance performances and visual performances of other artists can also be witnessed in this New Year's Eve event. Rates - Rs. 1,499 (Couple), Rs. 1,499 (Stag) and Rs. 499 (Female) Address - Next to Smilee Green, 19th Kilometre Off Hosur Road, Goolimangala Village, Huskur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560099, India Contact Number - +91 99450 04065 4. Windmills Craftworks - Windmills Craftworks is more of a classy and elegant lounge bar. It has very interesting interiors, wooden tables and chairs, lots of book shelves with books to read and a terrace area overlooking the city. If you want a more laid-back New Year's Eve, then this is the place to be. They feature artists from all over the world, but those of different genres. For instance, they have featured the Land of Giants in 2013, a band from the UK, with a unique style of music, fusing reggae, ska, blues and a lot more genres. This year, they featured African jazz music artist from Zimbabwe, Blessing Chimanga. The party begins from 9:30 in the evening until 1:00 in the morning. The buffet spread consists of both North Indian and American cuisines. The best part is that Windmill Craftworks has a microbrewery and even in the New Year's Eve, they serve some of the best crafted beers and premium spirits for guests. Rates - Rs. 2,500 (Seating) and Rs. 1,000 (Standing) Address - No. 331, 5B Road, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Next To L&T Infotech, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, India Contact Number - +91 88802 33322 Windmills Craftworks (Image from Windmills Craftworks Website) 5. Fusion Lounge - The Fusion Lounge is the venue for the World Music Festival which happens every year during New Year's Eve. It is the only place where as many as 10 DJs join in on the fun to make the party noisier, livelier and more vibrant. Famous names such as DJ Mohit, DJ Shane, DJ Zac, DJ Tom and many more lend their presence to this happening event. Despite the all-star cast, the rates are very affordable which is why this New Year's Event is a favourite amongst locals. Music genres such as Bollywood, EDM, hip-hop, techno, trance and many more are played on the event. The party begins at 7:00 in the evening and lasts way past midnight. The entry rates mentioned above already includes unlimited food and unlimited drinks cover. Fusion Lounge has a happening dance floor too so you can enjoy the night grooving to the music offerings of the DJs. Rates - Rs. 2,499 (Couple), Rs. 1,999 (Stag) and Rs. 999 (Female) Address - No. 6/1, 1st Floor, Brigade Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 88927 65772 6. Happy Club - Happy Club has many resorts spread around different states in India. You can avail of membership in order to stay in one of their resorts around different cities of states in the country. The Happy Club Resort in Bangalore is located in Jayanagar, set amidst acres of greenery. It is an ideal weekend getaway but transforms into a party venue during New Year's Eve. The best feature of this New Year's Eve party is that it caters to guests of all ages. Therefore, for families looking for a New Year's Eve party that even the little ones can enjoy and be safe in, the Happy Club is one such option. Aside from the usual DJ, there are other forms of entertainment like games, dance performances, stand-up comedy and children's activities. Further, for the adults, unlimited drinks and a happening dance floor are available for them. For the 2016 New Year's Eve party, DJ Vishwas lent his presence and made the party very enjoyable. The countdown to the New Year proper is a fun event too that both the adults and little ones always look forward to. Rates - Rs. 1,999 (Couple), Rs. 999 (Stag), Rs. 999 (Female) and Rs. 800 (Children) Address - No. 1813, 41st Cross Road, Kottapalya, Jayanagara 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041, India Contact Number - +91 80421 26222 7. Royal Orchid Resort and Convention Centre - The Royal Orchid Resort and Convention Centre is located in Yelahanka in Bangalore. Although this is a three-star hotel, the amenities and facilities are comparable to four-star hotels. If you look at their New Years Eve party entry fees, they are comparatively higher but the rates can be justified. It is not just a party venue, it's an entertainment venue. Aside from an international DJ, other shows like dances, belly dancing shows, fashion shows and many more can be witnessed. For those with children, the venue also has tons of activities for them like movie showings, jumping pad, fake tattoo booths and many more. This year, the theme of the New Year's Eve event is Rio Carnival and it featured international DJ Olly Esse. Both the lawn grounds and banquet halls of the resort are utilised for the event so the space is huge enough to accommodate a number of guests. Further, if you are able to reserve your ticket in advance, there are discounted rates that you can get. Rates - Rs. 6,000 (Couple), Rs. 3,500 (Stag), Rs. 3,500 (Female) and Rs. 1,500 (Children) Address - Bellary Road, Allalasandra, Yelahanka, Near Jakkur Flying Club, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560065, India Contact Number - +91 80285 60668 DJ Olly Esse in Royal Orchid Resort (Image from Just Dial) 8. Patels Inn Resort - Patels Inn Resort is another membership-only resort which has a swimming pool, sports areas, library, lawns and other facilities for members. They open their resort for non-members during the New Year's Eve though. This 2016, for their New Year's Eve event, they have the theme of Moonlight Party. The best part is that the event is very much lively and suitable for families and friends alike. If you're not just into partying, but also a lot more activities, the Patels Inn Resort should be at the top of your list for the New Year's Eve. Aside from a world renowned DJ that pumps the music scene, there are belly dancers, fire jugglers, fashion shows, dance performances and magic shows that can entertain guests. For the little ones, there's a kid's carnival area, tattoo booth, photo booth and snacks counters to keep them busy. Guests can also access the swimming pool area and dance floor with the entry tickets below. Foods served are mainly Indian cuisine ones with some dessert as well. A bonfire and karaoke area is also setup for the entertainment of the guests. Rates - Rs. 4,949 (Couple), Rs. 2,880 (Stag), Rs. 2,099 (Female), Rs. 999 (Teens) and Rs. 499 (Children) Address - No. 1, 15th Cross, 2nd Block, Govindaraj Garden, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032, India Contact Number - +91 80233 30182 Conclusion These are the most affordable New Year's Eve event venues around Bangalore. None of them exceed Rs. 5,000 per couple or Rs. 3,500 per stag. Some venues are mainly for partying, with music played by DJs. Some venues feature live musical performances. Some other venues have a mixture of musical performances as well as fun activities for guests. Truly make your New Year's Eve in Bangalore memorable with these party places around the city. Have fun!
