Friendship Day is a celebration of the bonds that bring people together through shared memories, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable experiences. This year, ITC Hotels is inviting guests across India to celebrate friendship with a series of specially curated dining experiences featuring indulgent menus, unique activities, and warm hospitality.

From elegant ladies' lunches and contemporary culinary journeys to lavish brunches and chocolate-making experiences, ITC Hotels' properties across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad are offering memorable ways to reconnect with friends.

Celebrate Friendship with a Ladies' Lunch at ITC Grand Central Mumbai

ITC Grand Central Mumbai is celebrating Friendship Day with a special Ladies' Lunch at Hornby's Pavilion, offering an afternoon of great food, conversations, and togetherness.

Designed for groups of friends, ladies' groups of eight or more can enjoy 20% savings for up to 20 guests while experiencing an elaborate multicuisine lunch on 30 July 2026.

Located within the iconic luxury hotel, Hornby's Pavilion offers an all-day dining experience featuring flavours from India's culinary heritage alongside global favourites, complemented by elegant surroundings and attentive service.

Event Details:
Venue: Hornby's Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Date: 30 July 2026
Meal: Lunch
Offer: 20% savings for ladies' groups of 8 or more (up to 20 guests)
Reservations: 022 – 67045121 / 022 – 67045122

Friendship Day Celebrations at ITC Maurya, Delhi

ITC Maurya invites guests to celebrate Friendship Day with a selection of distinctive dining experiences across its renowned restaurants.

Guests can explore contemporary South Indian cuisine at Avartana, enjoy an Italian brunch at Ottimo At West View, or celebrate timeless Indian flavours at iconic restaurants Bukhara and Dum Pukht.

The hotel also offers an elaborate dining experience at The Pavilion, featuring Indian and international favourites, live cooking stations, and signature desserts. For those seeking a creative experience, Fabelle presents an artisanal chocolate-making journey where guests can craft and enjoy their own chocolate creations.

Venue: ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Date: 2 August 2026
Time: 12:30 PM onwards
Reservations: 011 2611 2233

Raise a Toast to Friendship at ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar are bringing together a collection of dining experiences that celebrate friendships through food, flavours, and shared moments.

At Eden Pavilion, ITC Sonar, guests can enjoy Sunday Slows Down, a relaxed Friendship Day brunch featuring global and local favourites from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The experience is priced at ₹1,800 plus taxes per person.

At Grand Market Pavilion, ITC Royal Bengal, the Grand Sunday Brunch celebrates Anglo-Indian culinary traditions with gourmet offerings, signature delicacies, and indulgent desserts. The brunch is available from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM at ₹2,300 plus taxes per person.

For guests seeking an elevated culinary experience, Avartana at ITC Royal Bengal presents the Kimaya Set Menu, showcasing contemporary interpretations of South Indian cuisine. Available for lunch and dinner, the experience is priced at ₹3,500 plus taxes per person.

Reservations: 033 44464646

Craft, Indulge and Bond with Fabelle at ITC Kohenur

ITC Kohenur invites guests to celebrate Friendship Day with an immersive Fabelle Chocolate Masterclass, offering a journey through the world of fine chocolate.

The experience includes a guided bean-to-bar chocolate journey, chocolate tasting, sensory experiences, hands-on chocolate making, and an opportunity to craft a personalised dessert to take home.

Guests can also enjoy a signature hot chocolate experience, receive a complimentary Fabelle Signature Chocolate Delight, and capture memorable moments with friends.

What's Included:

• Hot Chocolate Experience
• Guided Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Journey
• Chocolate Tasting & Sensory Experience
• Hands-on Chocolate Making Session
• Craft Your Own Dessert
• Complimentary Fabelle Signature Chocolate Delight

Date: 2 August 2026
Price: ₹2,995 for 2 adults (inclusive of taxes)
Additional Adult/Child: ₹995 (inclusive of taxes)

Friends, Flavours and Forever at ITC Kohenur Hyderabad

ITC Kohenur Hyderabad will celebrate Friendship Day with a special brunch experience, Friends, Flavours, Forever, at Golkonda Pavilion.

Designed for friends to reconnect and celebrate together, the brunch brings together exceptional flavours, handcrafted delicacies, and a vibrant setting within the landmark hotel inspired by the legacy of the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Deccan heritage.

Guests can enjoy a selection of global and regional favourites while spending quality time with friends over a leisurely afternoon of dining and conversations.

Event Details:
Venue: Golkonda Pavilion, ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad
Date: 2 August 2026
Time: 1:00 PM onwards
Meal: Brunch

With thoughtfully curated experiences across its hotels, ITC Hotels continues to create meaningful celebrations where friendships are strengthened over exceptional cuisine, memorable moments, and warm hospitality.

Nepal's popular restaurant brand Jimbu Thakali has made its India debut with the opening of its first outlet in Gurugram, introducing authentic Thakali cuisine from Nepal's Himalayan Mustang region to Indian diners.

Following the success of four outlets across Kathmandu, the restaurant has opened at M3M 65th Avenue, Sector 65, offering a dining experience centred around the culinary traditions of the Thakali community.

The highlight of the menu is the Thakali Thali, a traditional platter featuring lentils infused with the Himalayan herb Jimbu, fragrant rice, seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes, fermented gundruk, tangy radish pickle, tomato chutney, and a choice of chicken or mutton. The dishes are prepared using traditional family recipes that celebrate the balance of flavours and ingredients characteristic of Thakali cuisine.

Beyond the signature thali, guests can explore a selection of Himalayan specialities, including Buckwheat Fries, Mutton Momos, Chicken Choila Wings, Sukuti Sandheko, Timur Chicken, and Baked Buckwheat Nachos, showcasing the bold and comforting flavours of Nepal.

The restaurant places a strong emphasis on authentic Himalayan ingredients, including Timur, Nepal's distinctive pepper known for its citrus aroma and tingling finish, and Jimbu, a rare high-altitude herb valued for both its flavour and traditional medicinal properties.

Inspired by the historic salt trade routes connecting Nepal, Tibet, and India, Thakali cuisine reflects centuries of cultural exchange while preserving its Himalayan roots. This heritage is also reflected in the restaurant's interiors, which feature handcrafted Newari-style wooden windows inspired by the traditional homes of Mustang.

Alongside its signature Nepalese offerings, Jimbu Thakali also serves a curated selection of continental dishes, catering to a wider range of dining preferences.

Spread across 2,500 square feet with an 80-cover dining space, the restaurant aims to offer guests an immersive Himalayan dining experience complemented by warm Nepalese hospitality.

Restaurant Details

• Venue: Jimbu Thakali, M3M 65th Avenue, Sector 65, Gurugram
• Price for Two: ₹1,500 + GST

Friendship Day is the perfect occasion to catch up with your favourite people over great food and freshly brewed craft beer, and Tropika Brewing Co. is making the celebration even more memorable with its newly launched Tropikal Treats menu.

Located in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, the brewery offers a lively setting where friends can come together for long conversations, shared plates and refreshing brews.

The limited-edition menu features a variety of dishes that cater to every palate. Guests can begin with appetisers such as Peri Peri Corn Cob Ribs and Shawarma in Pita Pockets, before moving on to hearty specialities including Andhra Naatu Kodi Vepudu, Smoked Tandoori Chicken, Telangana Lamb Chops, and Ghee Roast Pomfret.

Seafood enthusiasts can also enjoy dishes like Hot & Spicy Prawns, Crab Cakes & Crackers, and the Kerala-inspired Meen Pollichathu Fillet, all paired with Tropika's freshly brewed craft beers.

Designed to bring people together over flavourful food and refreshing drinks, the Tropikal Treats menu offers the perfect setting for reunions, weekend catch-ups or spontaneous Friendship Day celebrations.

This Friendship Day, gather your gang, enjoy seasonal flavours and raise a toast to friendships that deserve to be celebrated.

• Venue: Tropika Brewing Co., Marathahalli, Bengaluru.