Nightlife dj parties & pubs
Pub Rules & Etiquettes
All discotheques, pubs have some strict rules and etiquettes.
A restricted admission policy - allows only guests above 21 with proof of age required. No pets are permitted and some days may be reserved for ladies, couples and families.
A strict dress code - only formal attire for both genders. Western styled fashion, that exposes body is allowed for ladies no nudity, however not for males. Male patrons must be fully clothed in formal western style or in denims with shoes. No kind of ethnic Indian clothing is allowed for men, however sarees are allowed for women.
Smoking is strictly not allowed inside any pubs or dance floors
Nightlife comprising of pubs, DJ Parties, discos are recent phenomenon with new venues opening. Pubs and discotheques may not close down on dry days as is applicable to bars. However they do close on all notified state holidays such as Onam, Vishu, Easter and Good Friday. An exception to this rule is during Christmas time.
Coffee shops
Kashi Art Café
Serve great iced coffee, fresh lunches, and a variety of sandwiches and tasty cakes.
Cafe Coffee Day
A popular national chain, which is a standard coffee hangout with western style eateries and a wide range of coffee.
Amaara Maradu
An unique heritage hangout set in 200 year old Mangayil house. Serves authentic Kerala coffee and popular varieties of dosas. Regular cultural performances, cooking class, ethnic handicrafts class are some of the popular activities there. The cafe also houses a large library for reading as well as venue of regular book exhibitions.
Bars
Finding a bar or pub is not difficult. Most of the budget oriented bars are located near the railway stations and in Kaloor and Edappally. Mid-market and high end bars are located all over. There are many beer and wine bars catering for foreign tourists at Fort Kochi. As elsewhere in Kerala, all bars and pubs have to close every first and second day of the month as well as on all state holidays. These are known as dry days. All bars have to close by midnight.
You can buy almost any brand of liquor from state-run Beverages Co stores, which have an extensive network of in Kochi, selling at competitive rates. Expect long queues, especially on the eve of dry days.
XL Fishnet Bar
The bar fills up each day with tourists looking for a beer in Fort Cochin. There is nothing cosy about the place and the staff are quite lazy. It can be a nice spot to meet other travellers, since everyone has one thing in common: drinking beer. There is a busy restaurant downstairs that also serves beer more pricey and may be preferred by solo women.