Eat, Drink, Shop, Repeat: Here's Everything You Can Do In Sangamvadi

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Sangamvadi is an upscale Pune neighbourhood that is notorious for its prime location. It is super close to the main Pune Railway Junction and Koregaon Park. The area is bisected by the Mula Mutha river. While Military properties lie on the Northern side, the Southern side has all the bars, cafes, clubs, restaurants, and shopping destinations. This is where the Raja Bahadur Mills are, along with several upscale hotels such as Conrad, Crowne Plaza, Sheraton Grand (formerly Le Meridien), etc. Despite being a busy locality, it is a peaceful residential area with several classy buildings,bungalows, and apartments. No wonder, the real estate in this area is out of many’s reach. 

We love to spend time here and have curated a list of places to eat, shop, chill and have fun at. Check out the guide below and thank us later.

Where To Shop

More Mischief

Check out bespoke men's couture at More Mischief. From ethnic pieces to Western wear, you will find everything here. Buy that dream tux, get that bespoke wedding sherwani or slay in that classy bandhgala at your events, all thanks to the exclusive craftemenship at More Mischief. You can check out their seasonal collection as well at their store or even their website.

Suhavana Boutique

We found a tiny boutique in Sangamvadi that is definitely a hidden gem! The clothing is chic and affordable. Visit Suhavana By Barkha where the designs are not only stylish but also extremely comfortable. We particularly loved the rich cotton silk kurtas with intricate handwork. This place also designs super adorable floral printed gowns. They also are into customisation of Indo-western casual wear, informal summer dresses as well as short cocktail dresses.


Aneri

Yet another hidden-gem is Aneri Wearable Art, a quaint boutique in a bungalow situated on the plush Boat Club Road. Elegant cannot even begin to define the outfits this boutique has. With a motto to bring a smile to every customer's face, the store has its tailoring and handwork game on point. You can shop for quality linen kurtis, tunics, long tops, palazzos, pants, and more here. We loved the neatly-designed monochrome kurtis with printed scarves. You can also find dyed-scarves and chunnis that will add colour to your look. The chanderi silk designs with kantha patchwork stole our hearts. Shop away!


Kora

Gentlemen, get ready to turn heads at weddings, parties or festive functions by wearing this label. An exclusive menswear showroom in Sangamvadi, Kora is an elegant destination to shop for men's designer wear. The showroom looks extremely royal and even the collection reeks elegance. Shop for different kinds of ready-made sherwanis, kurtas, Bandi, ethnic jackets, wedding sets,etc. The collection is high-end, so you can expect the prices to be a little steep. Yet, it's worth it.

Either Or

Either Or is Pune's first ever concept store. Situated in Sangamvadi, this place is a one-stop destination for everything classy and handcrafted. From contemporary clothing to home decor, furnishings, toys, accessories and even socially-sensitive literature, they have it all. Either Or is a combination of traditional and new-age fashion inspired from different and lesser-known communities of India. The products are undoubtedly unique and exclusive. If you are in a gifting fix, visit this store to sort it out.

Focal Store

Situated in the prime locality of Sangamwadi, Focal Experience Centre is a one-of-a-kind store where you can find a variety of high-fidelity speakers and home theatre sets. Visit the store and have an elaborate experience of choosing the right home theatre set-up for your house. The audio quality of these speakers is class apart. Set-up that dream home theatre in your house and enjoy threatre-like experince without stepping out!


Where To Eat

Brasserie Cinq

O La La! This classy French fine-dine has our heart. Started by Chef Ambar Rode (who owns Kothrud's famous Le Petit Amour), Brasserie Cinq is where you indulge in gourmet French delicacies. This fine-dine bistro has a very vibrant decor with a touch of sophestication. Here, you can enjoy Ratatouille, Bouillabaisse, French pork belly steak with sides like tartines, salmon roulades and Dauphinoise potatoes. The salmon roulade is yet another specialty. Meal for two comes up to INR 2500.

One8 Commune

Owned by Virat Kohli, we were ecstatic when we came to know that One8 Commune has opened in Pune. This is a classy destination is known for gourmet food (healthy too!) that also includes Virat's all-time favourite dishes. The ambiance is classy, done up in tropical aesthetic with so many exotic and gorgeous indoor plants. From sushi to hummus to Buddha bowls, there's a lot to choose from. When here, try the One8 Commune's signature- The Cheese Wheel Pasta. There are many live musical performances and you can even hit the dance-floor inside. Meal for two comes up to INR 2200 here.

House Of Mandarin

Anyone who loves oriental fare has definitely visited the House of Mandarin. Situated inside Hotel Sheraton Grand in Sangamvadi, The House Of Mandarin is an award-winning fine dining destination owned by renowned restauranteur, chef and author Rachel Goenka who also owns a string of popular restaurants in Pune namely The Sassy Spoon/Teaspoon, Baraza Bars, and Wicked China. Enjoy authentic Oriental food such as sushis, dim sums, blue jasmine rice, wok-tossed chicken, mandarin-style crispy lamb, etc. Pair them up with signature cocktails.


Vohuman Cafe

A Puneri classic gem, Vohuman Cafe is an iconic breakfast destination. To be able tofind a seating, especially on a Sunday morning is itself a blessing! The cafe serves delicious dishes out of which the cheese omlette, bun maska, and Irani Chai are the most-loved! It's economical and a crowd favourite. Visit this place atleast once to get authentic Pune feels. Meal for two comes up to INR 200.

Millers Home Bar

There's a loft-bar in Raja Bahadur City Centre with chequered floors and colourful furniture, and we love its cheery vibe. The Millers, essentially an ode to the home of the millers, is an artsy space with a small reading nook, DJ console, colourful seating and high-rise ceiling. Undoubtedly, it is your next party destination. They specialise in non-veg mezze platters, bacon cheese fries, loaded nachos and beer-batter-fried onion rings. For mains, you can choose from the Thai curries, Malaysian curries, spicy Indian gravy or even pasta. Meal for two comes up to INR 1800.


What To Do

Enrol For German Classes At Max Mueller Bhawan:

A lot of Punekars enrol for foreign language classes, and for the German language, The Max Mueller Bhawan is the best learning institute. Join the classes to learn the language and also be a part of their fun,insightful events. They also host a lot of fleas, German music nights, open-mics and other fun events.


Enjoy DJ Nights At Di Mora

One of the hip clubs of Pune, Di Mora is every party lover’s ultimate destination. Known for their DJ nights, Di Mora is a swanky nightclub situated inside The Mills compound. Let your hair down, hit the dancefloor, and dance like there’s no tomorrow.


Staycation At Conrad

Tired of your mundane lifestyle? Check into Conrad, one of Pune’s five-star hotels that offers swanky and gorgeous suites and staycation packages. While you are staying here, you can make use of the fabulous pool, dine at their in-house restaurants like Zeera, Coriander Kitchen, Masu, Kabana, etc. 


Learn Scuba At Absolute Scuba

Water babies, enrol for SCUBA certification courses at Absolute Scuba, an exclusive Scuba diving traininf institute situated inside Royal Cannaught Gardens on Bund Garden Road. Before you go on your next expedition of exploring the depths of the ocean, you need to train well so that all goes smoothly and you get to enjoy the experience as a whole. We can do the training right here in Pune, before we head out to our respective destinations. They have the beginners course that you need to complete before enrolling for the advanced one.


Break A Sweat At Athenova Fit:

If fitness is on your agenda, this modern fitness studio is where you must visit for exciting workouts. Let go of the mundance and learn pilates, acrobatic workout, unique movement routines, trapeze, calisthenics, and even pole dancing! This is a swanky studio in Sangamvadi owned by Simona Jadronova, who has designed the Athenova Method. All these workout aim at building fitness by way of entice and challenge. The main focus is to strengthen the core, increase balance,endurance, and flexibility.


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