Eat, Drink, & Shop: Here's Everything You Can Do In Hauz Khas Village

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Hauz Khas is one of the most popular hangout spots in Delhi. From amazing food to designer stores, Hauz Khas Village should be on the bucket list of every Delhiite. We present to you a curated list of all the places you should visit.

Best Way To Reach: The nearest metro station is Green Park/Hauz Khas. From there, you can take an auto.

Overview

 
  1. 1. Where To Eat
  2. 2. Where To Shop
  3. 3. Things To Do
  4. 4. Where To Stay

Where To Eat

Mia Bella - Romantic Kitchen And Bar

With the perfect lake view, this restaurant is ideal for a dinner at sunset with a beautiful view to soothe your senses in every way. This place is known for its Italian and European food with the famous ‘Mia Bella Mojito.’ One must check out their in-house deals which usually are available at lunch.

Recommended for: Its rooftop seating and a romantic ambience that's perfect for a date with your bae.

What to order: Bruschettas, Sangria

Timings: 11 AM - 1 AM

Zomato Ratings: 4.1/5

Coast Cafe

A fine-dine restaurant that is popularly known for its South Indian food while it offers a wide variety of cuisines (all of which are a must-try). Another reason why this cafe has made it to our list is because of its gorgeous interior and beautiful outdoor view. So, if you appreciate good food, you must try this out.

Recommended for: The way they do fusion food and Insta-worthy interiors. Although, we find their outdoor seating to be the best (if you find space, that is)

What to order: Appam, Malabar Paranthas, Tiramisu

Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM

Zomato Ratings: 4.3/5

The Tea Room By Blossom Kochhar

One of the biggest reasons to check out Tea Room is its wholesome, quaint, and soothing vibes. You must definitely try its featured items, such as bean salad, apple pie, and pumpkin soup.

Recommended for: Cosy ambience and vegan smoothies

What to order: Mini pancakes, South Indian Filter Coffee, and anything from the daily menu.

Timings: 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Zomato Ratings: 4.3/5

Naivedyam

If you love high-quality South Indian food and want to stick to a budget, Naivedyam is the place for you. You will love the variety of dosas they offer, but the Dahi Idli steals the show for us. This will become your OG place for palatable South Indian food.

Recommended for: Budget-friendly rates, South Indian delicacies. It’s a great option for family dinners

What to order: Dahi Idli, Mysore Rava Dosa

Timings: 10 AM - 11 PM

Zomato Ratings: 4.5/5

Shi Cafe

Shi is the tea. The reason why this cafe stands out is because it is women-friendly, and by that, we mean that there will be no stag entry at the cafe, so a group of boys must have at least three women amongst them to enter this cafe. If this was not a big enough reason for you to go to this chic cafe, then you should know that their all day breakfast menu with an awesome terrace set up.

Recommended for: Breakfast and an ambience that calls for a solo coffee-and-book kinda date

What to order: Waffles, Coffee

Timings: 9 AM - 7:30 PM (Closed on Monday)

Zomato Ratings: 2.3/5

Elma’s Bakery

When you hear freshly baked croissants, Elma’s the first thing that should come to your mind! And that for sure is a good enough reason to go to this English styled cosy cafe. The colour palette and the English breakfast menu will not only serve your senses but also your gram! 

Recommended for: Breakfast and baked goods.

What to order: All American Breakfast and Freshly baked croissants.

Timings: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Zomato Ratings: 4/5

Gypsy Cafe

With boho decor and live music every weekend, Gypsy Café is a must-visit in Hauz Khas. The ambience is super fun, vibrant, and colourful, and the food that they offer is, again, quite nice and delicious at affordable prices. If you are looking for an interactive and unique café experience, we wouldn't recommend skipping this one.

Recommended for: Boho decor and live music

What To Order: Grilled mushrooms, Nachos, and fish and chips

Timings: 12 PM - 9 PM

Zomato Ratings: 3.8/5


Imperfecto Hauz Khas

The restaurant offers a multi-cuisine experience, from Mediterranean to Italian and Spanish to perfectly flavoured wines and a variety of hookah flavours. This is the place for your friends to chill while enjoying the music and a bold interior. Their Victoria’s Secret is a stealer.

Recommended for: Italian cuisine and drinks.

What to order: Lasagna chicken malai tikka and Victoria’s Secret.

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Zomato Ratings: 4/5

Mr K Ramyun Cafe

If you love the Korean Seven-Eleven videos, then Mr K Ramyun Cafe is the Indian version of just that. You will find all your Korean snacks there, where you can buy, sit, and eat right there. You can also make your noodles there and enjoy them with all the supplies provided. It's a super cool, interactive space and definitely a must-visit.

Recommended for: Ramyun and Korean snacks

Timings: 10:30 AM - 10 PM

Zomato Ratings: 3.4

Social

How's it possible that we talk about Hauz Khas Village and don't mention Social? It's an iconic place that deserves a shout-out; if you didn't already know, 'Tamasha' was shot here! This place is a haven for Delhiites who enjoy art and understand the Urban culture of Delhi because, guess what, this is the Urban Village of Delhi, and you might as well spot an artist or writer while you are here, which makes this place all the more majestic.

Recommended for: Bar snacks, cocktails (especially the Patiala)

Timings: 11 AM - 1 AM

Zomato Ratings: 4.3/5

Where To Shop

Hauz Khas Village is the OG place for all the most trendy and chic finds. From rare designers to hidden gems to creative artists, you will find it all here and we are sure you will not be disappointed. 

A Touch of Gold

This boutique by Nalini Malhotra offers a wide range of products that are not too tough on your pocket while maintaining a high classy look. This can be a good option to buy wedding couture and much more.

Recommended for: Ivory-toned kurtas, unique dupattas

Timings: 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Apala

Need to gift yourself a precious silver jewellery set? Apala is the place for you. With beautifully embedded precious stones on silver, this store will take your jewellery love for a fun ride. The store itself is all things aesthetic.

Recommended for: Silver jewellery, ethnic chokers, dramatic pendants.

Timings: 10:30 AM - 7 PM

Google Rating: 3.9/5

Country Collection

If you love all things vintage, you're going to love Country Collection's products. From ancient restored furniture from Tibet, Gujarat and Portugal this furnishing store will inspire you to go back in times. Apart from restored furniture they also have new pieces that are all vintage inspired.

Recommended for: Restored furniture from across the world that can be as old as 100 years.

Timings: 10 AM - 7:30 PM

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Tatsat- A Socially Conscious Store

The vibe here is handmade and environmentally friendly. This family-run social enterprise provides contemporary lifestyle products. All the products are handcrafted by artisans and weavers located far and wide. So, if you're planning to buy consciously, Tatsat is the place to be.

Recommended for: Home decor and handwoven saris.

Timings: 10 AM - 8 PM

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Ogaan

If you're looking for exclusive designer pieces to make your next event glamorous, Ogaan is the place to go. From beautifully curated outfits by young designers to textile-based collections, Ogaan is wholesome for ethnic purchases.

Recommended for: Wedding couture and ethnic dresses.

Timings: 10 AM - 8 PM

Google Ratings: 4.2/5

Farha Khan

Love white classic cotton kurtas? Farha Khan is just the place for you. From daily wear to glamorous ethnic wear with gotta Patti, this boutique will not disappoint you. 

Recommended for: White ethnic wear, linen pants

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM

Google Ratings: 4/5

Huckelberry Hangers

A beautiful thrift store specialising in vintage boots and shoes, this one is great for footwear fanatics who are always looking for something new. Their collection is really out-of-the-box, and it's a definite must-visit for all the fashion girlies.

Recommended for: Sliders, Chunky Boots, and Cowboy Boots

Timings: 12 PM - 9:30 PM

Google Ratings: 4.9/5

All Arts

Art lovers, All Arts is literally your playing field. This store will take you on a trip to nostalgia with iconic Bollywood posters, postcards, ancient maps, and all the vintage love. If your favourite poster is unavailable here, the owner will source it for you.

Recommended for: Vintage prints and postcards.

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM

Google Ratings: 4.8/5

Pagal Records

Hauz Khas is in itself a warm hug for all the artists. One cool place that you might stumble upon is Pagal Record, a vinyl record store based on the DIY concept. You will find all the records from Punk to Classic, Techno to Indian Classic, Jazz or Blues. Not only will you find rare records here, but also extremely cool posters, vintage gadgets, graphic novels, and record players.

Recommended for: Music records and posters.

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM (Weekends), 12 PM - 8 PM (Weekdays) 

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Pro-Tip: Here are Delhi's best vinyl record stores.

Guapa

A relatively new store that has quickly made its way to our top picks is Guapa. They have super chic resort wear, cute dresses, and aesthetic and functional swimsuits, all ethically sourced and handmade with love, so one can't help but buy something from here.

Recommended for: Sundresses, resort wear, and swimsuits

Timings: 10:30 AM - 7 PM

Google Ratings: 3.7/5

Things To Do


Enjoy Creativity At Delhi Art Gallery

Delhi Art Gallery at Hauz Khas is a place to appreciate art and pieces from the modern period. Their collection is extensive which is exactly why you will always be able to locate that one person who is visiting this gallery a 10th time to soak it all in. Art is so inclusive that even if you are not the gallery type, this place will keep you entertained.

Recommended for: Showcasing and exhibiting a range of styles, themes and practices in art 20th century onwards.

Timings: 10:30 AM - 7 PM

Price: Free

Pro-Tip: If you love looking at art, we've got an entire list of the best art galleries in Delhi here.

A Stroll At The Hauz Khas Fort

Will we ever get over Hauz Khas Fort? Chances are less since this picturesque spot is our OG monument at Hauz Khas. After a day of shopping or lunch, you can just stroll at the fort and clear your mind or enjoy the pleasingness of Delhi with a beautiful view of the lake. Everyone must have those sunset stories at the Hauz Khas Fort.

Timings: 8 AM - 7 PM

Price: INR 25 (Indians), INR 200 (Foreigners)

Spot The Deers As You Walk At The Deer Park

Deer Park is the go to place for all the photographers. From soothing sunsets to spotting deers this park is ideal for people who enjoy nature. We would recommend you to not stay back after the sunset as the place can get unsafe. 

Timings: 5AM - 8 PM

Price: Free

Play Escape Game In Real Life At Ctrl. Shift. Esc In Delhi

Plan your next friends' day out at this adventurous escape room games place. It would be exciting and full of stories to laugh off. After winning games, you can print the moments outside with a wide smile.

Timings: The place opens at 12:30 PM, and children under the age of 10 are not allowed.

Price: INR 800

Where To Stay

LetsBunk Poshtel

Looking for a budget-friendly hotel in Hauz Khas? LetsBunk Poshtel is absolutely budget-friendly, and you can also use it as a co-working space if you're not planning to stay. They have a small cafe on the ground floor and an amazing view from their rooftop. The complimentary breakfast usually consists of parathas, eggs, pancakes and idli sambar. 

Price: INR 3,000 onwards

Google Rating: 4.1/5

The Village Residency

Another great place to stay that offers the quintessential hotel experience is The Village Presidency. At an absolutely prime location with clean rooms, room service, wi-fi, and a great sunset view, this is a great pit stop during travel. 

Price: INR 3,000 onwards 

Google Rating: 3.1/5

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