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Where To Celebrate Holi In Kolkata: The Most Stylish Brunches, Bashes And Festive Menus
Where To Celebrate Holi In Kolkata: The Most Stylish Brunches, Bashes And Festive Menus
From elegant thandai cheesecakes to kebab festivals inspired by the colours of gulal, Kolkata is marking Holi with thoughtfully curated menus, immersive celebrations and high-energy parties. Here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate the festival in style.
At Paprika Gourmet on Loudon Street, Holi arrives in the form of a vibrant festive platter that’s as playful as it is indulgent. Presented with fresh flowers, jars of abir and miniature pichkaris, the offering captures the visual joy of the festival. Expect comfort favourites such as Mini Vada Pav, Frankie Rolls and Pesto Paneer Kathi Rolls, alongside refreshing popsicles that balance richness with lightness. Guests can also customise their platters from the existing menu, making it ideal for intimate festive gatherings.
Where: Surbhi Building, Loudon Street
When: 4 March 2026, 9am–7pm
Price: From Rs. 300
Bonne Femme brings its signature elegance to Holi with limited-edition festive desserts rooted in nostalgia. The standout Thandai Cheesecake reimagines the classic drink as a creamy confection infused with cooling spices and finished with rose and pistachio. Pair it with their aromatic Paan and Gulkand Thandai, layered with betel leaf, cardamom and rose, for a celebration that feels both familiar and refined.
Where: Rash Behari Avenue, Ballygunge
When: 4 March 2026, 12pm–10:30pm
Price: Rs. 1,000 for two
For younger revellers, Somersault’s thoughtfully curated celebrations blend creativity with tradition. Expect Phoolon Wali Holi with flower play, art workshops, storytelling and music, alongside hands-on activities such as DIY pichkari-making and colour science sessions. The experience is designed as much around imagination and learning as it is around celebration.
When: 28 February and 1 March 2026
Price: Rs. 1,200
Age: 2–8 years
La Macario Café’s Holi offerings are expansive, global and visually striking. Festive platters arrive adorned with matkis and colour-inspired accents, featuring everything from Sindhi Dal Pakwaan and Malabar Paratha to sushi and Mexican tostadas. Their dessert hamper, complete with Thandai Cheesecake and Chocolate Mudpie, makes for a celebratory centrepiece.
Where: Wood Street
When: 4 March 2026
Price: Platters from Rs. 2,550
La Soirée’s Pre-Holi Bash promises a high-octane night with DJ Surya Veer spinning Bollywood, commercial and dance hits. Between sets, graze on truffle pizzas, burrata toast and wild mushroom dim sums, while cocktails such as the Parampara Punch keep the festive spirit flowing.
Where: Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road, Bhowanipore
When: 27 February 2026, 9pm onwards
Price: Rs. 2,000++ for two without alcohol | Rs. 3,000++ with alcohol
At YAYAvar, Holi is marked with a refined North Indian feast. Highlights include Lucknawi Dahi Kebabs, Murgh Awadhi Zafrani Korma and Shahi Kesariya Malai Kofta, followed by festive desserts such as Thandai Phirni, Gulkand Kheer and Velvet Rainbow Gateaux.
Where: Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
When: 4 March 2026
Price: Buffet: Rs. 1,799++ | Meal for two: Rs. 3,500++
This kebab festival celebrates Holi through colour on the plate. Naturally vibrant marinades from beetroot and spinach to saffron and mint—transform classics such as Paneer Tikka, Galouti Kebabs and Awadhi Fish Kebabs into festive showpieces, served fresh from live tandoors in an immersive, colour-inspired setting.
Where: Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, Newtown
When: 4 March 2026, 7pm–11pm
Price: Veg: Rs. 1,699++ per person | Non-veg: Rs. 1,899++ per person
The Square’s Holi brunch combines traditional dishes, live counters and festive desserts such as Gujiya, Malpua with Rabri and Thandai Phirni. With colourful décor, live music and a relaxed, family-friendly setting, it’s designed as a leisurely afternoon celebration.
Where: Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, Newtown
When: 4 March 2026, 12:30pm–4pm
Price: Rs. 1,999++ per person
Café Joy’s Holi High Spirits Fest blends cocktails, colours and music in a lively social setting. The highlight is a Thandai-inspired cocktail menu, paired with festive bar bites, organic colour play and a themed photobooth for capturing the celebrations.
Where: Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, Newtown
When: 4 March 2026, 11am–11pm
Price: Rs. 1,500++ for two | Cocktails from Rs. 499++
Source: News18
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