In pictures: Kolkata’s South City Mall turns sweet sixteen!
The ever-popular south Kolkata hub for fashion, fun, food and games continues to woo visitors with its delightful offerings
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My Kolkata Web Desk |
Published 18.01.24, 06:24 PM
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Over the past sixteen years, South City Mall has become not just a shopping hub, but a hangout destination for the residents of the southern part of the city. From pub hopping, movies to gaming and lounging in the food court, it is now a one-stop destination for entertainment and leisure
Photos: South City Mall and Arnab Dutta
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As South City Mall decks up for its 16th birthday, My Kolkata looks at what it has to offer to the teens (and youngsters)
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Be it a football or cricket match, the atrium of the mall is where you’ll find the young crowd, enjoying the match on the giant screen
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The pubs at the mall also screen crucial matches with exclusive match-day offers. We also spotted several international cricketers at the mall’s pubs during the ICC World Cup!
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Looking for a quick brunch or tea-time adda with friends? The sprawling food court offers a variety of options — from Taco Bell, KFC, Subway to Costa Coffee, Domino’s, Burger King and more
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Unwind at the city’s best pubs with sips and bites while you enjoy some great music. BARishh, Lord of the Drinks, Scrapyard (microbrewery to open soon), Warehouse Cafe, SodaBottleOpenerWala, Cafe Mezzuna and Chili’s are usually the visitors’ top picks
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Kids can spend a fun time at the Hamleys store or at the Time Zone, playing games and winning prizes. The House of Candies is another attraction for children
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While bookworms can scout through books at the Starmark store and pick up fun stationery, movie buffs can watch the latest releases at INOX
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Get all your self-care needs at stores like The Body Shop, L'Occitane En Provence, Kama Ayurveda, Bella Vita and Forest Essentials
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The mall has introduced some new brands last year, like The Collective, Mango Man, Adidas Originals and Kiehls.The Levi’s store, spanning an impressive 5,800 square feet, stands as one of the largest brand stores in eastern India
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All through the year, the mall plays host to a variety of fun events and launches. Last year, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy was displayed here and a few other exciting activities were held as well
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Speaking about the mall turning sixteen, Man Mohan Bagree, vice-president, South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd, said, “It was a journey that began in 2008 with a vision to enrich the shopping experience of Kolkata residents. We want to thank the visitors, who have played an important part in making the mall one of the best and most successful destinations, not only in eastern India but in India, over so many years. We witnessed very high footfall during the ‘End of Season Sale’, Durga Puja, Christmas and then New Year. We are happy to have India’s best performing outlets, like Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Spencers, Timezone, etc at South City Mall”
