Entertainment and Nightlife in Andhra Pradesh

As we all know that man is a social animal and he always finds a way to entertain himself in every condition. Andhra Pradesh has a rich culture and the arts and crafts of this state depict the passion of its people. The state is full of historical monuments, great mountains, paramount temples and pristine beaches, where one can enjoy and relax fully. Additionally, the state has built some great sources of entertainment. However, as the biggest city of the state used to be Hyderabad before its bifurcation, it is hard to imagine the entertainment options to be of the level of a metropolitan city. Some of the cities of the state offer wide range of entertainment options, but most of the areas still need to work on their infrastructure. In overall scenario, Andhra Pradesh offer all types of entertainment including amusement parks, cinema halls, restaurants, hotels, bars and pubs, shopping malls, theme parks, clubs, cultural centers, discotheques and many more to its visitors and citizen both.



Visakhapatnam is no doubt one of the most happening cities of Andhra Pradesh in terms of entertainment. Serene beaches of this city attracts many travelers and vacationers, giving a rise to the list of hotels and restaurants here. Some of the best hotels of India such as Taj and The Park have their presence here.This city offers everything in the entertainment arena to its visitors in terms of bars, pubs and amusement parks and theaters.

Chittoor has always been one of the most visited destinations of Andhra Pradesh due to its Tirupati Balaji temple. However, with time the government has taken certain measures to enhance the entertainment sector as well. Various cinema halls, hotels and restaurants located here are the proof of the same.

The state does not have a very active nightlife. However, the trend is changing with time and some of the best hotels have really busy and happening discotheques and clubs. There are various bars and pubs located all over the state and offer all types of drinks along with some scrumptious food. It is very easy to get almost all brands of liquor at most of the places. Visakhapatnam and Vijaywada have the most happening disco, bars and pubs as the vacationers stay more over there.

Also Read: Entertainment in Visakhapatnam | Nandyal | Tirupati | Vijayawada | Kadapa

Shopping Malls in Andhra Pradesh

Shopping malls have become a necessity in today’s neoteric world. As the people are becoming financially strong, they are getting busier as well. Nobody have time to shop for different products at different places. Hence, shopping malls came into existence to fulfill almost all the needs of human beings at one place. Shopping malls are also one of the best places for entertainment in any city. Other than shopping, kids can play, families can watch movies and the young can have a drink or even play at bowling stations. Andhra Pradesh is home to several such shopping malls which provide a wholesome entertainment to people of all age groups.

Vishakapatnam Central
Shop No 148, Door No 27-4-40, Suhani Mall, Suryabagh,
Near Super Bazar Choultry, Visakhapatnam - 530020

V Square
Door No 47-10-19 1st Floor Empire Building,
2nd Lane, Visakhapatnam - 530003
+(91)-891-6634567, 6634568
+(91)-891-6634569
www.vsquare.co.in

MG Brothers
Nellore Ho, Nellore - 524001
+(91)-9848877396

PVP Square
Door Number 39-1-57, M.G.Road, Moghalraja Puram,
Indian Digital School, Vijayawada - 520010
+(91)-9052883022
www.pvpsquare.com

Kothamas Shopping Mall
G T Road, Guntur Bazar, Beside Congress Party Office, Guntur - 522003
+(91)-9885006599
+(91)-863-2222542, 658881

Kalaniketan Shopping Mall
Main Road, Kota Gummam, Pushkarghat, Rajahmundry - 533101
+(91)-883-2431725, 2431726
www.kalanikethanworld.com

NCS Mall
Vizianagaram Ho, Opposite Rtc Complex, Bochu Peta, Vizianagaram - 535002
+(91)-8922-232361

Amusement Parks in Andhra Pradesh

Amusement parks have become quite popular in recent times. Gone are the days when people used to visit their relatives in holidays along with their children. Kids are becoming more fun and adventure seeker day by day, giving a rise to adventure sports and amusement parks in the entire country and Andhra Pradesh is no exception to this. There are several amusement parks are located in the state and many are opening day by day. Here are the details of some of the best known amusement parks of Andhra Pradesh:

Mudasarlova Water Works and Park, Visakhapatnam

It is one of the best amusement parks of Visakhapatnam and is located at a distance of about 5 Km from the city. Golf course club situated here is one of the best attractions along with other attractions including fountains, flower gardens, picnic spots and others.

Mudasarlova Water Park
Phone No: 0891-2712319

NTR Manasa Sarovar Park

NTR Manasa Sarovar Park consists of Crazy World Water park of Guntur city, which is no doubt the most famous tourist place among the children. Apart from habing all the facilities of an amusement park, it also contains a beautiful garden to relax and enjoy your trip.

NTR Manasa Sarovar Park
NH-5, Bypass Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Crazy World Water Park

It is a part of NTR Manasa Sarovar Park and is a must visit for every adventure seeker in Guntur city of Andhra Pradesh. The park is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM everyday and offer some beautiful rides to the people.

Crazy World Water Park
Inside N.T.R Manasa Sarovaram Park, N.H-5, Andhra Pradesh 522005, India
+91-863-3290345 | +91-94411-51555

Cinema Halls in Andhra Pradesh

People of Andhra Pradesh are great fan of movies. They do not only watch Tollywood movies but also Bollywood and Hollywood movies as well. There are several cinema halls available in entire Andhra Pradesh to entertain people with these movies throughout the year. PVR Cinemas and Inox Cinemas are available in almost every big city of the state and offer great movie experience to its customers. Most of the cinema halls of the state offer various facilities such as great and comfortable sitting arrangements, washroom facilities for both men and women, online payments for the tickets, advanced ticket booking for upcoming movies, debit and credit card acceptance for the payments, cash payment and eating joints selling snacks such as popcorn and beverages such as coca cola. However, some are located at different locations for full purpose of entertainment only. Newly built cinema halls have multiple screens at the same place and provide variety of shows throughout the year. Here are some of the best cinema halls of the state:

Inox Cinema
3rd Floor, Lepl Icon, Patamata, Near Stella College, Vijayawada - 520010
+(91)-866-2466771
www.inoxmovies.com

PVR Ripples
3rd Floor, Ripples Mall, Mg Road, Vijayawada - 520010
+(91)-8800900009
www.pvrcinemas.com

Cinepolis Multiplex Cinema Hall
C/O Pvp Square, Moghalraja Puram, Vijayawada - 520010
www.cinepolisindia.com

Inox Cinema
Ramakrishna Beach Road, Maharanipeta,
Opposite Gateway, Visakhapatnam - 530002
+(91)-891-2555100
www.inoxmovies.com

Inox Cinema
Main Road, Maddilapalem, Visakhapatnam - 530013
+(91)-891-2555100
www.inoxmovies.com

Mukta A2 Cinemas
Vizag Central, 4th Floor, Jagadamba Junction,
Next Super Bazaar, Visakhapatnam - 530002
+(91)-891-2707007
www.muktacinemas.com

Jagadamba Cinema Hall
Jagadamba Centre, Near Jagadamba Centre, Visakhapatnam - 530020
+(91)-891-2564796

Cine Square Cinema Hall
Gorantla, Gorantla, Two Town, Guntur - 522034
+(91)-863-2214122

Bollywood Cinema Hall
Laxmipuram, Near Water Tank, Guntur - 522007
+(91)-863-2330390

S2 Multiplex
Nagulamitta Road, Poga Thota, Beside V R C College, Nellore - 524001
+(91)-861-6624224

Narthaki Cinema Hall
Nellore Ho, Beside Kac Plaza, Near AC Centre, Nellore - 524001
+(91)-861-2325959

Also Read: Movie Halls in Visakhapatnam | Theater Halls in Nandyal

Restaurants in Andhra Pradesh

When it comes to the food, people of Andhra Pradesh do not compromise at all. They are great food lovers and love spicy and sea food. Andhra Pradesh is home to some of the best and unique restaurants in India. Most of the top notch restaurants of the state are located in Visakhapatnam. However, other major cities of the state including Vijaywada, Kurnool, Nellore, Tirupati, Rajahmundry etc, also offer some great restaurants serving scrumptious food.

Fast foods have also become a fast favourite among the people of entire Andhra Pradesh and their availability has increased in almost every city of the state. Big companies such as McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and others have opened their outlets in several cities of the state in recent times. Many local sellers have also started selling fast food items on their shops / eating joints.

Bars and Pubs in Andhra Pradesh

Nightlife is the new fashion of Andhra Pradesh. People are leaning towards it more day by day. With the development of technology sector and eventually with the growth of the state more and more people have changed their lifestyle and bars and pubs are becoming an essential part of their new lifestyles. Andhra Pradesh offers some of the best bars and pubs to its visitors.

Marco Polo Resto Lounge

Light music, attractive lighting, cool drinks, comfortable and spacious seating arrangement - what more does one need for a good break from the routine and monotonous life. Marco Polo in Visakhapatnam offers all these and therefore one of the most frequented places in the city.

Contact:
C/O Welcome Hotel Grand Bay, Beach Road,
Visakhapatnam , Andhra pradesh
Pincode: 530001
Phone Number:  0891-2560101, 6600101, 2550691

Xtreme Sports Bar

One of the largest chains of sports bars in India, Xtreme Sports Bar in Visakhapatnam has everything to rock a sports enthusiast. A large LCD screen, great sound and good drinks are enough to pump you during a Manchester United and Real Madrid match or a India - Australia 20-20 cricket match.

Xtreme Sports Bar
Sri Kanya Canopy 3rd Floor, Siripuran Junction,
Siripuram, Opposite Waltair Club, Visakhapatnam - 530003
+(91)-9985199499, 9966099499
+(91)-891-6666776
www.xtremesportsbar.in

Other Bars and Pubs in Visakhapatnam

Zoom Bar and Restaurant
It is one of the most visited bars of Visakhapatnam as it offers some scrumptious food and lavish drinks along with a great sea front view in a normal budget for all the people. The bar is open till 11:00 in the night and usually costs around 650 rupees for two people.

Zoom Bar and Restaurant Address:
Maharani Peta, 15-18-17, Beach Road,
Opposite Gokul Park, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam

Chrome PUB
Door No 7-8-1/1, 6th Floor, Varun Towers, Kasthurba Gandhi Marg, Siripuram, Opposite Children Theater, Visakhapatnam - 530003
+(91)-9849887878, 9848190656
Price: Below INR 400

D2 Bars and Pubs
Shop No 101 1st Floor, Siripuram, Dutt`s Island
Siripuram Junction, Visakhapatnam - 530003
+(91)-9246618699
+(91)-891-6666999

Country Club Bar and Restaurant
50-81-1/1r, 1st Floor, Dwaraka Nagar Visakhapatnam,
Besides Bvk College & Reliance Petrol Bunk, Visakhapatnam - 530016
+(91)-9848633584
Price: Below INR 400

Bars and Pubs in Vijaywada

Impulse Lounge Bar



It is one of the most happening places of Vijayawada. The ambience of the bar is pretty nice and is the first lounge bar of Vijayawada with the dance floor. Youngsters are always eager to visit the place to hang out with their friends and family. It was opened in 2008 and has all necessary facilities and amenities.

Contact
Door No 40-5-4/2a, C/O Manor Food Plaza, 4th Floor,
Tickle Road, Labbipet, Vijayawada - 520010
+(91)-9000874455, 9000974455
+(91)-866-2464455

Bars and Pubs in Other Cities of Andhra Pradesh

Rajadhani Bar and Restaurant
Hotel Rajavihar, Kurnool Ho, Bellary Road, Kurnool - 518001
+(91)-8518-220702, 220703
Price: Below INR 400

Shahidara Bar
Kadapa, Kadapa - 516001
+(91)-9885483786, 9291363786

Open Galaxy Restaurant and Bar
2-1-18, Bhanugudi Junction, Kakinada - 533003
+(91)-884-2387575, 6563888

Mayuri Restaurant and Bar
Shop No 6-8-23, 8/1, Arundalpet, Near Apsrtc Bus Stop, Guntur - 522601
+(91)-9885376813
+(91)-8647-6649333
Price: INR 400 to INR 800

Eden Park Bar and Restaurant
Plot No 18-8-40/C, Kapilateertham Road,
Tml By Pass Road, Near Leela Mahal Theatre, Tirupati - 517501
+(91)-7799851616
+(91)-877-2224422

New Green Park Bar And Restaurant
New Green Park Bar And Restaurant,
Satagiri Cinema Street, Vizianagaram Ho,
Opposite Sapthagiri Cinema, Vizianagaram - 535002
+(91)-9704199399
Price: Below INR 400

Gowd Restaurant and Bar
23-983, Nellore Ho, Nellore - 524001
+(91)-9705749289

Vijaya Krishna Restaurant and Bar
Door No 11/304, Machilipatnam Ho,
Rajagari Centre, Machilipatnam - 521001
+(91)-9966614888, 9491614888
+(91)-8672-223292, 226144
Price: Below INR 400

Ajantha Restaurant and Bar
Door No 10-204-21b, Sbkp College Road,
Markapur, Near Sbh Bank, Prakasam - 523316
+(91)-9247864434, 9290014994
Price: INR 400 to INR 800

Entertainment in Hyderabad

Though Hyderabad is technically no longer a part of Andhra Pradesh, yet it will remain its capital for 10 years. Hyderabad which is now part of Telangana has a lot of entertainment options for the people residing in the city and nearby. Clubs, pubs, theaters, lounges and movie studios like Ramoji Film Studio are great places of entertainment.