5 Restaurants with Live Music in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 05 October 2026 · 9 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short guide to five places in Nungambakkam, Chennai that Google lists with live music. It suits anyone planning a meal or evening out who wants music in the room. The places were taken from businesses carrying the live music attribute and then ranked by Google rating. Nine qualifying businesses were considered. Details come from each listing, including what reviewers mention, so confirm music nights before you go.
#1
Zaika Zest
★ 4.6 (661 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant₹400–800 per person
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Zaika Zest is a North Indian restaurant on the first floor on College Rd, serving vegetarian food only. It is open daily from 12 to 4 pm and 6:30 to 11 pm. Google lists live music, table service, reservations, dine-in and takeaway. Reviewers mention valet parking, a pleasant setting and a good singer, though some say the volume was too loud and that weekend crowds slowed service.
Best for: Vegetarian North Indian meals with music
- Address
- First Floor, New Old No. 15/7, shyam avenue, College Rd, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 12–4 pm, 6:30–11 pm
#2
Chipstead
★ 4.5 (290 Google reviews)Bar₹2,000+ per person
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Chipstead is a bar inside Taj Coromandel on Uthamar Gandhi Rd, open daily from 4 pm to midnight. Google lists live music, live performances, a beer selection, a wine list, cocktails, food at the bar and an upmarket, cozy feel. Reviewers mention solid cocktails with fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables, good food, attentive service and a DJ, though one says a close-out took long.
Best for: Cocktails and live sets in a hotel bar
- Address
- No. 37, Chipstead, Taj Coromandel, 37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, near Thomas Cook, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 4 pm–12 am
#3
Hard Rock Cafe Chennai
★ 4.4 (1,163 Google reviews)American restaurant₹2,000+ per person
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Hard Rock Cafe Chennai is an American restaurant at 144 Sterling Rd, open from 12 noon to around 11 pm daily. Google lists live music, outdoor seating, delivery, a beer selection, cocktails, happy-hour drinks and late-night food. Reviewers mention displayed memorabilia, an Asian beef dish, rock music for fans, and a loud room that may not suit young children. One reviewer disputes happy hour terms.
Best for: Rock fans wanting drinks and loud music
- Address
- 144, Sterling Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–11:30 pm; Sat 12–11:30 pm; Sun 12–11:30 pm; Thu 12–11:30 pm; Tue 12–11:30 pm; Wed 12–11:30 pm
#4
Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant
★ 4.6 (84 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant is at Krishna Street, off Valluvar Kottam High Rd, open daily from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm. Google lists live music, halal food, delivery, a drive-through, catering, Wi-Fi and a family friendly setting. Reviewers mention flavorful biryani, a Hyderabad chicken biryani, a chicken kebab and tandoori chicken, and say the food is good value, though one asks for lighter tandoori colouring.
Best for: Family biryani meals at a casual table
- Address
- No:17, krishna street, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11:30 pm
#5
Lower Deck Bar & Nightclub
★ 4.3 (1,554 Google reviews)Night club₹2,000+ per person
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Lower Deck Bar & Nightclub is a night club at 125 Valluvar Kottam High Rd, inside a hotel, open daily from 11 am to 11:30 pm. Google lists live music, karaoke, dancing, rooftop seating, live performances, cocktails and happy-hour food. Reviewers mention good drinks and food, friendly staff, a lively weekend mood, a classy setting for client dinners, and say drinks are expensive.
Best for: Weekend nights with dancing and karaoke
- Address
- 125, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Ponnangipuram, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Live music”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Lower Deck Bar & Nightclub: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Zaika Zest opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Zaika Zest ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 661 reviews. Chipstead is second at 4.5 from 290 reviews.
Which restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Chipstead stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Zaika Zest ₹400–800; Chipstead ₹2,000+; Hard Rock Cafe Chennai ₹2,000+; Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant ₹200–400; Lower Deck Bar & Nightclub ₹2,000+.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Zaika Zest, Hard Rock Cafe Chennai, Biriyani Zones Family Restaurant and Lower Deck Bar & Nightclub.
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