Where do you hang out on a lazy sunday evening? You are probably thinking that Cochin city is too dull and there isn’t much to do around! Well, no! The city actually has a lot of things to offer. Here are some of the current frequent hang out spots in the city!

Barista

Barista Coffee Kochi

This coffee shop run by the Italian coffee company, Lavazaa, is a perfect place to kick back and unwind. Its located at the Bay Pride Mall, facing marine drive. So if you feel like sipping some coffee by the waters, here is where you need to head to. Excellent customer service is another added attraction of the Barista here. Though its self service, the staff here would be more than happy to personally get your order. The coffees like expected are good and even though the munchies are a bit expensive, you might want to try the chocolate cake if you are a chocoholic. And if you are in the mood to innovate your own recipie, all you need to do is tell the staff and they will readily whip up what you need.

Barista also provide wi-fi but its a little pricey. But the mall is now under the process of providing free wifi all over. So in a couple of days you will be able to access free wifi at the coffee shop. If you do not have a wifi enabled device, there is an option to go old school. Ask the staff for the board games. Last time we checked they had ludo, snake and ladder, chinese checkers and chess for the brainy. Oh! And yes. They will never ask you to get up. So you will be able to complete your game of chess! With a cappucino priced around Rs. 40, you find that for the services provided Barista is not pricey. Over all its a great place to catch up with friends or maybe even grab a coffee and a muffin, and a magazine when alone.