This October, Café Offbeat Up There is capturing the essence of the season with a festive celebration centered on what Kolkata does best: coming together.

Located on the eighth floor of Offbeat CCU on Topsia Road, Café Offbeat Up There will adopt a festive appearance through October 2026, featuring upgraded décor, lighting, and special installations alongside a series of music performances and live events scheduled throughout the month.

For others, that might involve spending an evening with friends, enjoying shared meals and drinks. For some, it’s a family trip, a workplace get-together, or a relaxed evening of conversation with Kolkata stretching out beneath them.

At the heart of the experience is a thoughtfully chosen menu, featuring dishes that pair naturally with holiday celebrations, ranging from invigorating mocktails and salads to bite-sized appetizers and sweets.

The mocktail selection includes Orange Piroskha, Cranberry Lychee Twist, Black Currant Slush,

Peach Hills, Hawaiian Delight and Strawberry Sweetheart.

On offer are dishes like Watermelon Feta Salad, Prawns & Avocado Salad, Honey Chilli Lotus Stem, Burmese Bhel, Portugese Chicken Skewers, Harissa Honey Chicken, Crunchy Fish Fry, Chimichurri Grilled Prawns, El Chapo’s Quesadillas, Tangra Chilli Pepper, Baked Cheesecake and Seasonal Tres Leches.

For Café Offbeat Up There, the festive season entails more than just decorations or a temporary menu. It’s about crafting a space where Kolkata’s varied celebrations can coexist comfortably through food, music, conversations, family moments, friendships, and the simple joy of being out in the city.

Priyanka Dutta