ITC Hotels Celebrate Friendship Day With Curated Dining Experiences

MUMBAI, August 1, 2026 — ITC Hotels has unveiled a series of curated Friendship Day 2026 dining experiences across its luxury properties in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. The celebrations feature exclusive brunches, themed lunches and interactive culinary experiences designed to bring friends together over memorable meals.

Available across multiple destinations, the limited-period offerings include special group discounts, signature brunches and a hands-on chocolate masterclass, allowing guests to celebrate the occasion with family and friends in distinctive settings.

ITC Hotels Friendship Day celebrations span four cities

At Hornby's Pavilion at ITC Grand Central Mumbai, ladies' groups of eight or more can enjoy a multicuisine lunch with a 20 percent savings for groups of up to 20 guests on July 30. The offer encourages friends to reconnect over an award-winning dining experience featuring Indian and international cuisines.

In New Delhi, ITC Maurya is presenting a range of culinary experiences on August 2. Guests can choose from contemporary South Indian dining at Avartana, Italian cuisine at Ottimo at West View, iconic Indian restaurants Bukhara and Dum Pukht, an elaborate buffet at The Pavilion or a Fabelle chocolate-making session.

Kolkata and Hyderabad offer themed brunch experiences

At ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata, guests can celebrate Friendship Day with premium brunches and curated menus. Eden Pavilion will host its "Sunday Slows Down" brunch featuring Indian and international favourites, while Grand Market Pavilion will serve an Anglo-Indian-inspired Sunday buffet.

Avartana at ITC Royal Bengal will also offer the Kimaya Set Menu, presenting a contemporary interpretation of South Indian cuisine for both lunch and dinner service.

Meanwhile, ITC Kohenur in Hyderabad will host the "Friends, Flavours, Forever" brunch at Golkonda Pavilion on August 2. The event combines regional and international dishes in a festive atmosphere designed for groups celebrating Friendship Day.

Fabelle introduces interactive chocolate experience

Guests visiting ITC Kohenur can also participate in a special Friendship Day Fabelle Chocolate Masterclass. The experience includes a bean-to-bar chocolate journey, guided tastings, hands-on chocolate making, dessert creation and a complimentary Fabelle Signature Chocolate Delight.

The masterclass is priced at ₹2,995 for two adults, with additional participants charged ₹995 per person, inclusive of taxes.

Luxury hospitality focuses on shared experiences

Through its Friendship Day celebrations, ITC Hotels continues to expand experiential dining by combining premium cuisine with interactive activities and exclusive offers. The initiatives reflect the growing demand for social dining experiences that encourage guests to celebrate special occasions beyond traditional restaurant visits.

Source: Official announcement by ITC Hotels. Additional information is available for ITC Grand Central Mumbai and ITC Kohenur Hyderabad.

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