The Chennai Venue Guide
Where to go in Chennai
Our pick of the city’s best restaurants, bars, attractions and places to stay, all in one place.
Restaurants
Restaurant · MylaporeMurugan Idli ShopSome of the softest idlis in the city, a true Chennai institution.View guide →Fine dining · Sheraton GrandDakshinRefined cooking from across South India’s four states.View guide →Fine dining · Taj CoromandelSouthern SpiceAward-winning South Indian fine dining.View guide →Fine dining · ITC Grand CholaAvartanaInventive, small-plate South Indian tasting menus.View guide →Restaurant · Anna SalaiBuhariThe birthplace of Chicken 65 and classic Chennai biryani.View guide →Restaurant · TriplicaneRatna CafeCentury-old tiffin spot famous for its sambar-soaked idlis.View guide →
Bars & Nightlife
Bar · Park HyattThe Flying ElephantA striking multi-level restaurant and bar, a stylish night out.View guide →Bar · Hyatt RegencyQ BarA sleek bar with cocktails and skyline views.View guide →Nightclub · The ParkDublinA long-running nightclub in the heart of the city.View guide →Pub · Multiple10 Downing StreetA popular British-style pub with music and a lively crowd.View guide →
Attractions
Beach · Central ChennaiMarina BeachOne of the world’s longest urban beaches, best at sunrise.View guide →Temple · MylaporeKapaleeshwarar TempleMylapore’s colourful Dravidian temple, the soul of old Chennai.View guide →Landmark · George TownFort St. GeorgeThe first English fortress in India, with a museum inside.View guide →Museum · EgmoreGovernment MuseumA world-class museum famed for its bronze gallery.View guide →
Where to Stay
Hotel · GuindyITC Grand CholaA palatial luxury hotel and home to acclaimed restaurants.View guide →Hotel · NungambakkamTaj CoromandelA refined city-centre classic and a Chennai institution.View guide →Hotel · MRC NagarThe Leela Palace ChennaiSeafront luxury with sweeping Bay of Bengal views.View guide →Hotel · GuindyPark Hyatt ChennaiContemporary luxury near the airport with excellent dining.View guide →