Bharath Coffee House
| Bharath Coffee House | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | January 26, 1956 |
| Food type | Kerala cuisine |
| Street address | Shanmugham Road, Broadway, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682031 |
| City | Kochi |
| Country | India |
| Seating capacity | 110 |
Bharath Coffee House is an Indian restaurant in Kochi, Kerala. Located in Broadway, the restaurant was founded by B. Govinda Rao in 1956. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Kochi, which is still functioning.[1]
History
[edit]Bharath Coffee House was founded by B Govinda Rao. Actress Kamini Kaushal officially inaugurated it on 26 January 1956. Rao was a former employee of the Coconut Development Board and became a hotel's partner.[2] The building of the hotel which dates back to 1919 was owned by several people over time. It was ultimately purchased by Rao who started the hotel. It soon rose to prominence as a favoured hangout, especially for young people, businesspeople, and musicians. It also became a meeting place for coffee and chatter.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Pradeep, K. (4 May 2017). "A home away from home". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "A 50-year-old brotherhood reunite over a cup of Coffee". The New Indian Express. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ Menon, Anasuya (6 October 2023). "Taste dosas, cutlets and more at some of Ernakulam's oldest restaurants". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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