Christmas in Bengaluru: Your guide to the best spots and cafes for Christmas trees, decorations, markets, food

Published on: Dec 25, 2025, 11:53:04 IST

By Sanya Panwar

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If you’re after a festive feast or a snug spot for hot chocolate, here's a guide with the ultimate Christmas‑2025 itinerary for the Garden City. (Instagram/ Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore)

Christmas 2025: As Bengaluru gets festive with fairy lights, there are also lots of cosy cafes you can try. Need the full list? Just keep reading.

Christmas 2025: Bengaluru truly comes alive during December. The air gets a crisp chill, Commercial Street, Church Street and many other areas glow with fairy lights, and the aroma of freshly baked plum cake wafts from every street corner. Also read | Merry Christmas wishes: Top 160+ sweet and warm messages, images, quotes, GIFs, WhatsApp and Facebook status for today

Whether you’re looking for a lavish boozy meal, or a cosy corner to sip hot chocolate, content creator The Route and Rouge took to Instagram on December 17 to share a definitive guide to experiencing the best of Christmas 2025 in the Garden City. Also read | Cafe hopping for Christmas? Here are 7 Christmas-themed cafes to visit in Delhi on December 25

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The most festive cafes for a cosy vibe

Bengaluru’s cafe culture goes into overdrive during the holidays. For 2025, these spots have outdone themselves with decor and seasonal menus, according to The Route and Rouge. The cafes that should be on your list include:

⦿ Marseli, HSR Layout

⦿ Cafe Kampu, Hennur

⦿ The White Room, Church Street

⦿ Zoey’s cafe, Koramangala

⦿ Champaca Cafe, Vasanth Nagar

⦿ Cafe Noir, UB City

⦿ Dyu Art Cafe, Koramangala

⦿ Lavonne Cafe and Patisserie, Indiranagar

⦿ Olive Beach, Ashok Nagar

⦿ Cafe Pink Pyjamas, Kalyan Nagar

⦿ Lupa, Church Street (Make sure to try their hot chocolate)

⦿ Gladia, Sarjapur

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Best spots for decorations and lights

According to The Route and Rouge, if you want to feel the energy of the festival, these are the places where the city gathers to celebrate Christmas:

1. Phoenix Mall of Asia (Tallest Christmas tree, Christmas tunnel of lights and flea Market)

⦿ Time: All of December

⦿ Price: Free Entry

2. Phoenix Marketcity (Christmas decor and flea market)

⦿ Time: Until Dec 28, 2025

⦿ Price: Free entry

3. UB City (Very classy Christmas decor and Gourmet Bazaar)

⦿ Time: All of December (Note: Gourmet Bazaar ends at 14 Dec)

⦿ Price: Free entry

4. Nexus Forum (Enchanting reindeer decor)

⦿ Time: All of December

⦿ Price: Free entry

5. Forum South Bengaluru (Swirl style Christmas tree and decor)

⦿ Time: All of December

⦿ Price: Free entry

6. Orion Mall (Immersive Christmas decor - infinity mirror room)

⦿ Time: Dec 14-25,2025

⦿ Price: ₹50 onwards

7. The Paul, Bengaluru

⦿ Time: All of December

⦿ Price: Entry is free if you are dining

Quick tips for the day

⦿ Book early for reservations at high-end cafes and restaurants

⦿ Expect heavy traffic around Holy Ghost Church in Pulakeshinagar, Phoenix Mall, VR Mall and Nexus Shantiniketan in Mahadevapura. Using the Namma Metro is recommended.

⦿ While Bengaluru is casual, many hotel brunches and church services appreciate 'festive smart' attire.

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

This article is for informational purposes only.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Panwar
With a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling, Sanya is a seasoned lifestyle journalist who has spent over a decade documenting the intersection of aesthetics and substance. Since stepping into the media world in 2012, she has cultivated a career defined by versatility, curiosity, and an unwavering passion for what makes life both beautiful and meaningful. Over the last many years, she has navigated the fast-paced realms of health, wellness, fitness and fashion while pivoting seamlessly into the nuances of decor and travel. Her work often explores the deeper layers of modern living, delving into art and decor trends that transform spaces, insightful perspectives on gender, parenting, and mental health, immersive travel narratives that capture the essence of a destination. A self-proclaimed aesthetics enthusiast, Sanya doesn't just report on trends — she analyses them. Whether she’s identifying the next shift in fitness or discovering a breakthrough in design, she uses her platform to spark meaningful conversations that resonate with a contemporary audience. Sanya is an alumna of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where she honed the investigative rigour she brings to her lifestyle reporting today. When she isn't chasing deadlines or conducting interviews, Sanya practices what she preaches. You’ll likely find her sipping matcha, practicing yoga, or scouting the newest cafes. Above all, she finds her balance in nature — whether it's a quiet hike or a moment of reflection in the outdoors, she remains constantly inspired by the tranquillity of the natural world.Read More

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