Koshy’s Parade Café on St. Mark’s Road is more than a restaurant—it is a living part of Bangalore’s cultural history. For decades, it has been a meeting place for writers, artists, journalists, and long-time Bengalureans. Today, its walls tell another story: the story of old Bangalore through vintage photographs.
A curated collection of restored old Bangalore photographs is currently displayed at Koshy’s Parade Café, allowing visitors to experience the city’s past while sitting in one of its most iconic heritage spaces. These photographs document an earlier Bengaluru—its streets, architecture, people, and everyday moments—captured long before the modern skyline took shape.
The photographs on display are part of my personal archive, collected and carefully restored to preserve their original character. The intention is not just decoration, but documentation—placing Bangalore’s visual history within a space that has itself witnessed generations of the city’s life.
Koshy’s Parade Café – Address:
39, St. Mark’s Road,
Near MG Road & Brigade Road,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
For many visitors, discovering old Bengaluru photographs at Koshy’s adds a deeper layer to the experience—connecting the present-day café culture with the city’s past.
Select restored prints from this collection are also available for purchase for those looking to own a piece of Bangalore’s photographic history.
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