Delhi-NCR has a buzzing café culture, but what makes it even more exciting is when food meets fun. A few unique cafes are going beyond the usual coffee and comfort food by offering outdoor games that let you bond, sweat it out, and make memories while munching on great bites. From horse riding to bowling, here are some exciting spots where you can play and dine in style.
Café Cavallo: Ride with flavour
If you have ever dreamed of spending your day at the stables and then treating yourself to a hearty meal, Café Cavallo makes it possible. With a rustic outdoor setup, the café lets you enjoy horse riding sessions before you dig into their wholesome meals. Popular picks include wood-fired pizzas, fresh salads, and comfort mains. Families, couples, and even solo diners find the spot perfect for a relaxed yet adventurous day. The equestrian vibe makes it unlike any other café in the city.
Where: Sector 59, Gurugram
Cost for two: Rs 1,600 approx.
Dirty Good Cafes: Pickleball and plates
Dirty Good Cafes has tapped into the growing pickleball craze with its dedicated courts. You can challenge your friends to a fast-paced game and then recharge at the café with their creative dishes and cocktails. The menu is contemporary with global bites like sliders, tacos, and speciality coffee. The space is youthful and buzzing, ideal for those who love activity-packed hangouts. It is especially popular among groups of friends and the corporate crowd looking for something beyond the ordinary café catch-up.
Where: DLF Avenue, Saket and Golf Course Road, Gurugram
Cost for two: Rs 1,800 approx.
Yes Minister: Bowling and bites
Yes Minister is one of Delhi’s most iconic café-sports bar hybrids. The main highlight here is bowling, but that is just the start. The café also offers arcade games, snooker, and live sports screenings, making it the ultimate indoor-outdoor fun zone. Their food leans towards pub-style classics, with pizzas, burgers, kebabs, and cocktails keeping the energy high. The playful vibe makes it a hotspot for large groups, birthday parties, or even casual date nights where you want to mix food with entertainment.
Where: Essex Farms, Hauz Khas, Delhi
Cost for two: Rs 2,000 approx.
Hozhyo: Box cricket and futsal fun
For those who prefer team sports, Hozhyo offers the perfect setting. Their box cricket and futsal arenas keep the adrenaline pumping while the café ensures you refuel with delicious bites. The menu covers café staples like pasta, momos, shakes, and more. With open spaces, energetic music, and plenty of room to hang out, Hozhyo is especially popular for corporate outings, school reunions, and large friend groups. It is a perfect mix of sporty action and casual dining.
Where: Sector 59, Gurugram
Cost for two: Rs 1,500 approx.
The perfect combo of play and plating
These cafes are redefining the dining experience by offering more reasons to stay and engage. Whether it is the thrill of horse riding at Cavallo, the challenge of pickleball at Dirty Good, the excitement of bowling at Yes Minister, or the team spirit of futsal at Hozhyo, these spots bring together two of our favourite things: games and food.
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So the next time you plan a hangout, skip the usual coffee catch-up and head to these fun-filled cafes in Delhi NCR where playtime and plating go hand in hand.
