Experience the Heart of Urban Solace
From long-running poetry nights to intimate book club discussions, this is where Bangalore’s creative spirit gathers. Come for the coffee, stay for the stories.
This is what it feels like to walk into Urban Solace on a Tuesday night. You might come for coffee, but you'll stay for the verses. This is a glimpse into our open mic poetry, where every voice finds a stage and every story finds a listener.
A look inside our Book Lovers' Club, where we were deep in discussion about Han Kang's "The Vegetarian". We gather every second Sunday morning to share our thoughts on a new book. It's a relaxed space for anyone who loves to read, with no entry fees.
"And when you can't meet yourself, I will meet you there." A powerful moment from one of our poets at 'Tuesdays with the Bard'. Our stage is a safe space for raw emotion and heartfelt expression, connecting performers and the audience through the power of words.
We were thrilled to be featured in the Bangalore Mirror. This clipping highlights our two landmark events: our comedy night and 'Tuesdays with the Bard', India's longest-running poetry event, as recognized by the Limca Book of Records. This is a testament to our 15-year legacy.
We had the honor of hosting author Manjul Bajaj for a conversation about her book "Once Upon a Summer". Here she is sharing insights with our community and signing our commemorative poster, a tradition we cherish with our featured artists.
To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we transformed our walls into a gallery for the "Urban Rhythms" exhibition. This poster wall featured 30 poems by 30 poets, creating a tapestry of Bangalore in verse and celebrating the city we call home.
On World Poetry Day, we celebrate with our "Pay with a Poem" initiative. Anyone can walk in, write a poem, and get a coffee on the house. It's our way of honoring the creative spirit in everyone and making poetry accessible to all.
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When you walk into Urban Solace on a Tuesday evening, you are stepping into 'Tuesdays with the Bard.' We have kept this poetry tradition going for over 15 years, maintaining a dedicated listening-room vibe where the microphone is open to anyone with a story to tell. It is a space where silence is respected, raw emotion is shared, and you will find that the coffee pairs perfectly with the spoken word.
Our space in Ulsoor was built to be more than just a cafe—it is a hub for the community. Beyond our record-breaking poetry nights, we host the Book Lovers' Club every second Sunday. These are informal, free gatherings where friends swap thoughts on literature, often joined by published authors in a setting that feels like a living room conversation rather than a formal seminar.
We also bring laughter to the table with our comedy nights, featuring fresh faces alongside seasoned comics, keeping the city's stand-up culture grounded in its roots. For those who want to express themselves, our creative writing workshops and art exhibitions provide a gentle, guided space to explore new ideas. Whether you are coming to 'Pay with a Poem' on World Poetry Day, or simply looking for a quiet corner to write, we invite you to be part of the rhythm that makes this city special. We don't just host events; we provide a stage for the stories that make Bangalore the unique city it is.
Urban Solace
We started Urban Solace 15 years ago to give art and words a home. We are not just a cafe, but a place where everyone is welcome to share their verse, their laughter, or simply their company.
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