32nd Milestone, now known as 32nd Avenue, has been a crowd puller in Gurgaon for quite some time now. It's now synonymous with Pinterest-y cafes, restaurants and a chill ambience. The entryway has beautiful arches, within which you can spot red brick buildings nestled amidst greenery and cobbled pathways. The entire setting feels like an ode to the silent bylanes of Europe, dotted with cafes, bars, food carts, smoking zones, and smooth live music tracks playing along. The avenue is beautifully lit in the evening, with fairy lights covering the sky and creating a cosy ambience. On top of that, you can even get your furry friends with you here, too!
The Ultimate Guide To Everything You Can Do At 32nd Avenue
Overview
Where To Shop
Right when you enter, to the right is a small tunnel that leads you to The Galleries — a 40,000 sq. ft shopping complex of sorts, which they like to call an 'experiential boutique retail hub' that is set to feature 26 curated young homegrown labels. Construction is still going on here due to which most of the stores have been shifted to another underground retail space called The Vault.
The Vault
The Vault is an immersive underground market that is quite literally a vault for over 60+ homegrown brands across fashion, self-care, perfumes, skincare, haircare, jewelry, gifting and more, that you will have to hunt down after spending hours in here, which we assure you will. The space has carefully curated underrated Indian brands that you'll rarely find in people's daily lives, under a roof that mimics a vintage collector's nook mixed with a shopaholic sentiment. They also host workshops and events from time to time, and are truly a discovery-forward shopping experience that forms the core of 32nd Avenue. They host an in-house eatery called The Daily Brew where you can curl up with coffee and shakes.
Google rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
How to reach: You will spot staircases going down, adjacent to Starbucks. That's your cue to walk down to The Vault.
Contact: 073032 93493
Social media: @thevaultby32nd
LBB tip: We are not one to gatekeep, so a few brands we spotted there include Almost Gods, Arata, The Wishing Chair, Elitty Beauty, FAE Beauty, Ruby's Organics, Julia and Sita, and so many more.
Where To Eat
32nd Avenue has no dearth of options when it comes to deciding where to eat. They’ve got most types of cuisine, whether you’re in the mood for South Indian, Italian, a bar with live music, or just some comforting coffee.
Carnatic Cafe
Carnatic Cafe is a personal favourite when it comes to South Indian cuisine and we are pumped that there's one here in 32nd Avenue as well. They have a pretty, sculpted rock inviting you into a small, warmly lit space. Upon entering, your senses are pampered with the comforting smell of dosas, sambhar, and the onomatopoeia of soft chatter. You can start your 32nd Avenue exploration right here with a dose of their filter kaapi.
Zomato rating: 4/5
Timings: 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Price for two: INR 800
Must try dishes: Malleshwaram 18th cross dosa, thatte idli, filter kaapi
Contact: 096671 80466
Como Pizzeria and Cafe
Como is a pretty snug pizzeria, right up the cobblestoned pathway in 32nd Avenue. They have freshly baked Neapolitan pizzas, big on making their own in-house fresh cheese from scratch. What we love about them is their use of fresh ingredients but also that their cocktails are a mean mix of innovation and alcohol. They have a cool outdoor seating as well, perfect for wintery date nights.
Zomato rating: 4/5
Timings: 12 PM to 1 AM
Price for two: INR 3,000
Must try dishes: Burrata margherita, The farm, Virgin hot toddy
Contact: 099991 77600
Grammar Room
This place needs no introduction as it's an in-house favourite spot for brunches or late lunches. They are located towards the far end of 32nd Avenue, so heading here would give you a nice stroll across the stretch of the area, so you can explore the shops and other eateries along the way.
Zomato rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 11 AM to 12 AM
Price for two: INR 2,400
Must try dishes: Katso chicken sando, kimchi grilled sandwich, affogato tartine
Contact: 084485 91781
Greenr Cafe
Greenr Cafe is where you should head if you want to dine while having a view of the lanes of 32nd Avenue. They host an amazing variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. The menu includes burgers, salads, pizzas, pasta and earth bowls. We are personal fans of the ambiance that has an abundance of natural light and stunning views. They also host workshops and pop-ups from time to time.
Zomato rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price for two: INR 1,500
Must try dishes: Beirut Falafel Burger, Tuscan Shroom Ball Pizza, Mocha Mucho
Contact: 070425 75339
Things To Do
32nd Avenue really does have it all, they keep organising flea markets and open-air movie screenings. You can keep an eye out for these through their social media handle. The Vault also hosts workshops every week, that you can check out here.
Unlocked
32nd Avenue also has an escape room amidst its lanes. It is located next to The Vault, just follow the staircase adjoining Starbucks. They also have a bar and a pet-friendly menu that your furry buddies can tuck into. They have two mystery formats, Vault 42 and Lionheart's mystery. You can learn more about the game plots here.
Timings: 12 PM to 12 AM
Duration of escape room game: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Contact: 9205979962
Nearby Attractions
Galleria Market: This is an open air market near 32nd Avenue that you will definitely spend an entire day at. Know more here.
F9 Go Karting: If you want to have fun racing, then this Go-Karting track is just 20 minutes away. Know more here.
SkyJumper Trampoline Park: Visit here before tucking into delicacies at 32nd Avenue. It is 15 minutes away by auto.
