15 Gourmet Plans For You And Your Bestie This Friendship Day

I vividly remember hiding a bunch of friendship bands in my school pouch, and waiting for that last bell to ring, just so I could hug my friends, wrap the band around their wrist and share the mutual love of being in this life together. 

From having Vada pav outside the school to planning dinner reservations, friendships evolve beautifully, and we often miss celebrating the evolution. Here are 15 unique ways curated especially for all gourmand besties across India. So go ahead and shamelessly spam-call your homies on 3 August 2025 and book one of these (or two, maybe) plans for a perfect appetite-friendly hangout!

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This collaboration brings us a weekend full of moments, fun-filled and culinary experiences like never before. From Bento Cake decoration to Beer Tasting with renowned brands, and so much more, they literally understood the assignment. 

When: 2 and 3 August

Where: Phoenix Palladium Mall, Lower Parel

MG Road, Bengaluru

Phoenix Palladium, Ahmedabad

Price: Day Pass ₹2000,  Weekend Pass ₹3000 (Mumbai Tariffs)

Book here 

DMW Live Sushi Workshop, Mumbai

Sushi workshops are always so fun. Making sticky rice, assembling the veggies and rolling the nori sheet, all of this whilst your bestie is beside! Moreover, this workshop will be hosted by Chef Bryan Agera, the Founder & CEO of DMW.  

When: 3 August

Where: Thane

Price: ₹1200 per person

Book here

Friendship Day Brunch at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

A Friendship Day brunch at Hornby’s Pavilion at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, featuring experiences like face painting, nail art, and tarot card readings, should be a no-brainer. Heartfelt conversations over dishes like Gung Bao Potato and Vegetables, Bharwan Mirchi Pulao, as well as live food counters, sounds like such a sorted plan. With a squad of four, you can also enjoy 25% off on your bill. 

When: 3 August, 12:30-3:30 pm

Where: Parel

How much: ₹3000 + taxes

For reservations: 022-67045121 / 022-67045122

Dark Room Food Experience, Bandra

An hour inside a pitch-dark room, where there are no distractions and no lights, only silence and your bestie murmuring to you. You can only rely on touch and your dear taste buds. Each bite becomes a guessing game. Such moments with your best friend can only bring you closer.

When: 3 August, 7:00 pm 

Where: Dorangos Bandra

How Much: ₹199 onwards

Book here

Onrique

This Friendship Day, rally your friends for 'The One Where We Brunched' at Onrique — the stylish rooftop gem in Santacruz. Treat yourselves to a delicious brunch spread, unleash your creativity in a fun candle-making workshop, show off your skills at the beer pong table, and kick back with an F1 film screening. With a European charm to your fun, Onrique is the perfect place to celebrate friendship.

When: 3 August, 12pm onwards

Where: Santacruz West

For reservations: +91 8097572100 / +91 8097572101

Pasta Making Workshop, Marol

Trying your hand at pasta making from scratch has always been on my bucket list. And it should be on yours too. Here are three reasons why: first, there’ll be pasta; second, you get to make that pasta; third, you get to eat and make the pasta with your friends. I think I have convinced you.

When: 2nd August, 11-2:00 pm

Where: Marol

How Much: 3000/- 

Book here

Japanese Tea Brewing & Tasting Workshop, Pune

Nothing is more therapeutic than best friends learning about different Japanese teas, from Sencha and Hojicha to Matcha and more, while immersing themselves in hands-on brewing and everything related to tea. Isn’t this the tea you were waiting all along for?

When: 2nd August, 3 - 5:30 PM

Where: Pune

How Much: 2500/-

Book here

Marathon Coffee Rave 2.0, Noida

Friends who run together stay together. Nothing really beats a pumped marathon run with your best friend, coffee shot after shot. Blasting music, spontaneous dance breaks and caffeinated conversations, it’s a non-negotiable trio. 

When: 3rd August, 6:00 am onwards

Where: Noida

How Much: ₹199 onwards

Book here

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making & Tasting, Delhi

From eating chocolates together to baking one from a cacao fruit – this is something you shouldn’t miss if you’re in New Delhi! It’s a wholly different way to bond with your truffle buddy. 

When: 2 August 

Where: New Delhi 

How Much: ₹1600 

Book here

Brunch at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram

A Sunday brunch at the award-winning all-day dining destination, Spectra at The Leela Ambience, where you can indulge in cuisines from all over the world, would be a wonderful treat for your friendships. And you could also enjoy access to the restaurant’s acclaimed Wine Cellar & Whiskey Warehouse. 

When: 3 August

Where: The Leela Ambience, Gurugram

For reservations: +91 9717596088

Brunch at Roastery Coffee House, Kolkata

This Friendship Day, why not swing by Coffee Roastery House in Kolkata for a brunch that feels just like a warm hug? With fresh brews, tasty bites, and cosy nooks perfect for long conversations and hearty laughter, it’s the ideal spot to celebrate your friends. Enjoy coffee that’s just right because friendships deserve a table filled with good vibes!

Book here

Coffee Brewing & Tasting Workshop, Bangalore 

Learn the secrets behind the perfect cup of coffee and discover how magically conversations are brewed over coffee. 

When: 2 August 

Where: Bangalore

How Much: ₹2200

Book here

Brunch Affair At Hebbal Cafe, Marriott Bangalore

Bring your squad to The Hebbal Café, located in the Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru for a scrumptious multi-cuisine buffet crafted by Executive Chef Rajeev, paired with some refreshing mocktails. Live music, good food and even better conversations, a perfect recipe for this year’s friendship day. 

When: 3 August, 12:30-3:30 pm 

Where: Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal

How much: ₹2199 for adults, ₹1099 for kids (onwards) 

For reservations: +91 96064 82968

Seefah at Soka!

This Friendship Day, ditch the usual and spice things up at Soka! Chef Seefah’s crashing the party with chilli cereal prawns that snap, E-san tenderloin that sizzles, and Khao Man Gai that’ll ruin all other chicken rice for you. A day full of exclusive cocktails and major hangout energy. Book it already, bestie.

When: 3 August, 12:30-4:30 pm

Where: SOKA Bangalore

How much: ₹1200 (redeemable against your experience)

Kombucha Making & Tasting Workshop, Hyderabad

The world of Kombucha fascinates many, but only some know its magic. Dive into this world where you get to taste its different flavours, make your Kombucha starter and lastly, get to take home the bubbly magic you created together. 

When: 2nd August, 4-6 pm 

Where: Hyderabad

How Much: ₹2000 

Book here

We hope you have the time of your life on this day!