Eat, Drink, Shop, Repeat: Here's Everything You Can Do At Balewadi

For elegant and comfort clothing, check out Kiah's Thread Stories, a boutique store in Balewadi. We love that the store has a huge collection of all kinds of womenswear including comfort clothing and lingerie. The ethnic collection is something we admire. We love the pastel suit sets and printed kurtis that are absolutely gorgeous. The kurti collection starts at INR 799.

Women, shop till you drop for everyday and workwear from Anushka's Kloset, a clothing store in Balewadi. The ethnic and designer collection here is pretty stylish, durable and easy on the pocket. Your search for the perfect choli or blouse for your heavy ensembles ends here because they have a variety of designs to choose from. The designer blouses are tailored to perfection and are available in so many different patterns. They even offer tailoring and alteration services.

Gentlemen, have you visited Prime Bespoke Clothiers? This bespoke studio for men custom-makes exclusive apparels for men for all kinds of occasions. From sherwanis, bandhgalas, tie-up kurtis, to ethnic jackets, tuxes, suits, etc, they customise everything. They specialise in premium wedding tailoring as well. 

A classy, sophesticated, fabulous Asian fine-dining restaurant, Gong is a must-visit place in Balewadi High Street. They serve the best sushis and dimsums throughout Pune and the taste is to die for! You can enjoy unique dishes such as nigiri, sushi rolls, baos, blue jasmine rice,lotus stem hot pot, soba yaki noodles, ramen, etc. We give full marks to the taste. The place has such authentic decor. The prices are a little steep (INR 2500 for two) but a visit here is totally worth it. 

Want to enjoy some authentic Vietnamese Pho? Say no more! The Pho Truck in Balewadi will satisfy your craving. This food truck in Balewadi serves limited items but they are a must-try! They serve different types of veg as well as non-veg pho, summer rolls, dumplings, Japchae, Thai drunken noodles, etc. Prices are very pocket-friendly and a meal here will be INR 500 for two. Their USP is the authentic taste.

The newly-opened Culture 2.0 outlet is one of our favourite places to hangout. The ambiance is lit, cocktails are to die for and the food is comforting for the soul. We love the Sunday brunch here. Try out a variety of appetizers, entrees, mains, desserts in their brunch that comes with or without alcohol. Our favourite drinks are rose ginger blossom, Culture electric gin, Gulabo, Early Summit, etc.For food, the Asian fare is delicious other than the Indian. Meal for two comes up to INR 2000.

A Balewadi High Street Classic, The Urban Foundry serves some delicious food. Plus the ambiance is very unique and gothic. The decor is slightly eccentric. There are quirky posters, creative cutlery and serveware. Coming here means having a fabulous time with good music (sometimes live too). We love the Indian cuisine here and our recommendations include ghee roast chole kulche, dal bukhara-naan combo, shahi paneer biryani along with sacher rabri torte and carrot halwa cone. Meal for two is INR 2000 here. 

Now this place has chill vibes, buzzing ambiance, live music and great F&B. If you are looking to go on a date with bae,the ambiance here is quite romantic too (especially in the evenings!). On Sundays, there is live music and an elaborate brunch that you must not miss. Their cocktails are awesome and you can pair them up with bhatti kebabs, flatbreads and continental mains. Meal for two comes up to INR 1800 for two. 

PS: There is a small Huber & Holly ice-cream parlour in the premises. Don't miss the ice-cream here at the end!

Beer lovers, kick back with some in-house signature brews at Independence Brewing Co situated in Balewadi High Street. The vibes of this place are awesome and no wonder, it is a favourite hangout spot for corporates after office house. Even the small plates that they serve are delicious. Our favourite craft beers are pulp fiction, very strawberry, homing pigeon. An outing here costs you about INR 2000 (for two).

A luxury salon cum grooming academy in Balewadi, Kapil's Salon & Academy is a one-stop destination to pamper yourself from top to toe! They provide allkinds of self care and grooming services such as waxing,threading,hair spa, cut, styling, face massages, luxury facials, hair treatments, and even meni-pedi. You can treat yourself to a day of self-care and get your nails done along with various beauty treatments.Not just that, they have special packages for bridal makeup as well.

If you are a football lover and enjoy watching the game live, Balewadi Stadium hosts various football games and tournaments. Come down with your gang and enjoy live football matches between popular teams. The stadium is huge with great infrastrocture and amenities. They even conduct sports classes/ workshops/training camps as well. The information about the same can be procured from the stadium's office.

Tired of being a couch potato? Join a gymto refresh your mind,body, and soul. If you reside in/near Balewadi, you can join HighFit Fitness Club that specialises in high intensity workouts. You can opt for personal training as well. Aside from high intensity workouts and gymming, they even conduct yoga, aerobics, zumba and cross functional training classes.