A heritage bungalow-turned-café, The Bhawanipur House (TBH) is designed to transfer you a century behind whilst you relish the delicate, choicest coffees, teas, savories, and more. Inspired to bring back the lost glory of century-old Adda or simply put as the favorite past time for people in Kolkata (then Calcutta) to fluidly chat for hours over a hot cuppa, especially in this fast-paced lifestyle, Vishnu Sureka, Promoter, TBH envisioned to bring the idea in its element with the launch of The Bhawanipur House.

This heritage bungalow made during the times of Imperial rule, today as The Bhawanipur House exhibits the age-old architecture and aura to let aficionados unwind for hours over the velvety textured teas, choicest coffees and a wide menu of sumptuous savories and platters to decide from. A central attraction for people from all walks of life, one can host their grandparents’ wedding anniversaries or children’s birthdays while revisiting the ancient days of Calcutta. Housing a majestic mango tree that towers over the compound, and a gorgeously limpid lotus pond that sets the mood for every visit, The Bhawanipur House has something for everyone who’s visiting it.

A window into the soul of the legendary city, the cafe has the classic colonial construction, contemporized with a curated design philosophy that induces in you a feeling to spend hours with your friends, both old and new, over steaming cups of tea and coruscating plates. Telling you the tales of Calcutta’s heritage and stories of the past are The Bhawanipur House’s longstanding solid frames and walls that are typical of that period. Its state-of-the-art kitchen and elegant dining experience set the café truly apart as one-of-its-kind throughout the city.

Speaking on the launch of The Bhawanipur House, Vishnu Sureka, Promoter, TBH, said: “A hundred years ago cinema para used to be Cinema Paradiso and the Adda’ was a way of life. Today, life moves faster and the proverbial Adda is a luxury. A home for every Calcuttan, at 13/1B, Priyanath Mullick Road this glorious tradition was reborn! The Bhawanipur House is a beautiful witness to Calcutta of the old. With our vision and ideas, we have turned this heritage bungalow into the next go-to spot for young and old alike. The essence of Calcutta can find its home between its high ceilings, thick walls, and incredible old-world charm. This unique location houses a cafe that caters to everyone, from morning tea drinkers to afternoon chatters and evening diners.”

Set to welcome patrons across ages with a diverse palate, The Bhawanipur House offers a plethora of dishes to choose from, be it the traditional Bengali or Continental, Oriental, or Pan-Asian, the warm, homely café has everything that you longed for.