Bonding over fun
Friendships are built over shared meals, endless conversations and memories that deserve a celebration. This Friendship Day, The Bawa Kitchen is hosting The Bawa Kitchen Friendship Pot.

Every qualifying table will receive a traditional matka filled with surprise coupons and each friend gets to draw one. From a free Butter Chicken and free Gulab Jamun to a free Kulcha, free Beverage or Rs 250 off, every pick is a little celebration waiting to happen.

Whether it's your childhood gang, office buddies or your favourite foodies, gather your crew, dig into comforting North Indian favourites and let luck decide who walks away with the sweetest surprise. Because at The Bawa Kitchen, the best memories are made around the table and this Friendship Day, every friendship deserves a reward. 

Where: The Bawa Kitchen, Khar West
When: August 2
Time: 8 am to 12 am 
Call: 091369 88303 for more details

Let's drink to that!
Some friendships don't need a plan, just the right place to meet. This Friendship Day, Nayra is making those spontaneous catch-ups even better with a 2+1 offer on all cocktails, giving every trio another reason to raise a glass.

Known for its bold flavours, stylish setting and inventive cocktail program, Nayra invites guests to slow down, sip a little longer and celebrate the people who make every outing memorable. Whether it's an after-work toast, a weekend reunion or an impromptu evening with your favourite people, the offer is the perfect excuse to order another round.

Because the best nights are never rushed and the best stories are often told over cocktails. This Friendship Day, gather your crew, indulge in Nayra's signature drinks and let every cheer be to friendships that only get better with time.

Where: Nayra, Lower Parel West
When: August 2
Time: 12 pm to 1:30 am
Call: 091371 21480 for more details

Friendship in South Mumbai
This Friendship Day, Hornby's Pavilion at ITC Grand Central wants you to bring your favourite women together to celebrate the day. It is designed for groups that love celebrating together, ladies' groups of eight or more can enjoy 20 per cent savings for up to 20 diners while indulging in a specially curated multicuisine lunch on August 2. 

The Friendship Day menu features a delightful selection including Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Minestrone Soup, Cheese & Jalapeño Poppers, Murgh Malai Tikka, Vegetable Lasagne, Murgh Makhanwala, Friendship Cupcakes, and Chocolate Mud Pie.

Where: Hornby's Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Parel
When: August 2
Time: 12 noon onwards (For Lunch); 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Brunch)
Call: 022 – 67045121 / 022 – 67045122 for reservations

Celebrating bonds 
To celebrate the occasion, Olive Café & Bar in Borivali and Bandra Kurla Complex is hosting a Friendship Day special featuring a curated menu, live music, and an interactive ceramic plate activity where friends can leave messages and create a keepsake to take home.

The restaurant has also curated a special Friendship Day menu featuring comforting favourites such as the Asian Curry Bowl, Veg Mezze Platter, Harissa Cottage Cheese, and Kimchi Fried Rice, complemented by a selection of refreshing cocktails and beverages.

Where: Olive Cafe & Bar, BKC and Borivali West 
When: August 2 
Time: 12 noon onwards
Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes for two people
Call: 077159 84679 and 077388 11835 respectively

All it takes is a six
Every friend group has that one person who loves adding a twist to every plan. Bastian Ammakai adds that twist with All It Takes Is A SIX! After enjoying a spread of coastal-inspired dishes and delicious cocktails. When the bill arrives, you'll get one chance to roll two dice, if both land on a six, your entire meal is on the house.

Where: Bastian Ammakai, Bandra 
When: August 2
Time: 9 am - 1 am
Call: 070450 83714 for more details

Socialise with your inside jokes
SOCIAL will celebrate Friendship Day across all its outlets in India with The Group Chat Name-Off, an all-day contest inviting groups of three or more to reveal the funniest, strangest or most ridiculous name in their WhatsApp group chat.

To participate, guests visiting SOCIAL in groups of three or more can show their group chat name to the team at the outlet. Entries will be collected from across the country, following which the 20 most ridiculous group chat names will be selected. Each winning group will receive fun merchandise to share among the gang.

From August 1 to 14, there will also be special prices on select pours will be available across all SOCIAL outlets, and contests, events, giveaways and offers for everybody to indulge in this time.

Where: : Khar SOCIAL, Chembur SOCIAL, Vikhroli SOCIAL, Bengaluru - Koramangala SOCIAL, JP Nagara SOCIAL, Kolkata – Park Street SOCIAL and Hyderabad - Mindspace SOCIAL, along with six community-led experiences across Mumbai – Khar SOCIAL, Bengaluru – JP Nagara SOCIAL, Gurgaon – IFC SOCIAL, Kolkata - Park Street SOCIAL, Chandigarh - Sector 07 SOCIAL and Hyderabad - Mindspace SOCIAL
When: August 2