Food & Restaurant

Established in 1912 by Manindranath Maity, Swadhin Bharat Hindu HotelClick to open side panel for more information is a deeply historic "pice hotel"—a traditional format of budget dining in Kolkata where patrons historically paid down to the exact pice for each item consumed, including the banana leaf plate, a slice of lemon, or an extra dollop of ghee. The restaurant's name, which translates to "Independent India," reflects its role during the Indian independence movement, as it famously served as a discreet meeting point and safe haven for freedom fighters.