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Drift Restaurant.Lounge

Gurugram, Haryana, India, India

  • 140+ guests
  • 4.0

About Drift Restaurant.Lounge

Restaurant
Space Type
Convention and Exhibition Center
Property Type
4.0
Rating
140+
Max Capacity
1,689.934 sq.ft.
Area

The Space

Drift Restaurant.Lounge is an events-ready dining and social venue located within Apparel House, a prominent convention and exhibition centre in Sector 44, Gurugram. As part of a property known for hosting large-scale industry gatherings, trade shows, and professional conferences, Drift occupies a distinct position — offering the polished atmosphere of a restaurant-lounge hybrid within a campus built for serious business. The space balances a relaxed, contemporary lounge sensibility with the functional bones expected of a professional event venue, making it an unusual and appealing option for planners who want something beyond a standard banquet hall.

The restaurant-lounge format lends itself to events where ambiance matters as much as logistics. Warm lighting, a curated interior aesthetic, and the natural energy of a dining-and-drink setting give gatherings here a character that purely functional conference rooms cannot replicate. Whether the occasion calls for a seated dinner, a cocktail reception, a product launch, or a post-conference networking evening, Drift provides an environment that encourages conversation and connection rather than simply accommodating a headcount.

Events & Occasions

Drift Restaurant.Lounge is suited to a wide range of event formats, with a particular edge for occasions where atmosphere is a priority. Corporate teams often use the space for team dinners, client entertainment evenings, award ceremonies, and informal networking receptions — events where the restaurant-lounge setting enhances the experience rather than working against it. The venue is equally at home hosting social celebrations: birthday parties, anniversary dinners, and similar milestone gatherings find the lounge format a natural fit.

Because Drift sits within Apparel House — a venue that regularly draws delegates from the textile, fashion, and export industries across India — it is also well-positioned to serve as the social complement to a larger conference or exhibition taking place on the same campus. Planners coordinating multi-day events at Apparel House can use Drift for the evening programme without requiring delegates to travel off-site, which is a meaningful operational advantage.

Location & Accessibility

Apparel House is situated in Sector 44, one of Gurugram's established commercial and institutional zones, placing Drift Restaurant.Lounge within easy reach of the city's major business corridors. Gurugram's extensive road network and proximity to Delhi make the location accessible for guests travelling from across the National Capital Region. The Apparel House campus itself is a well-known address among professionals in the trade and industry sectors, which reduces navigational friction for guests already familiar with the area.

For event planners, the combination of a recognisable institutional address, ample campus-level infrastructure, and the distinctive social setting of Drift makes this venue worth serious consideration — particularly for events that benefit from the credibility and scale of the broader Apparel House complex while still requiring an intimate, atmospherically rich room of their own.

More Spaces

Exhibition Hall (Ground & 1st Floor)

Exhibition Hall (Ground & 1st Floor)

3,000 guests max39,998.691 sq.ft.
Hall C

Hall C

2,000 guests max29,277.836 sq.ft.
Hall A

Hall A

1,000 guests max15,715.31 sq.ft.
Hall B

Hall B

1,000 guests max15,715.309 sq.ft.
Auditorium

Auditorium

970 guests max11,592.73 sq.ft.
Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre

650 guests max7,793.07 sq.ft.
The Courtyard

The Courtyard

420 guests max4,994.45 sq.ft.
Lynx I +II

Lynx I +II

150 guests max1,776.045 sq.ft.
Art Gallery

Art Gallery

100 guests max1,151.738 sq.ft.

Amenities & Services

Air Conditioned SpacesAudiovisual Equipment AvailableEvent SpaceIn-house Catering AvailableIndoor SpacesInternet Lease Line AvailableLED ScreenOn-premise Parking AvailablePublic RestroomsSecurityService Lift AvailableSupport Staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

Drift Restaurant.Lounge is suited to a range of corporate and social events, including team dinners, client entertainment evenings, networking receptions, product launches, birthday celebrations, and anniversary gatherings. Its restaurant-lounge format makes it particularly well-suited to occasions where ambiance and social atmosphere are a priority. Planners should contact the venue directly to confirm suitability for their specific event format.

Yes — because Drift is located within the Apparel House campus in Sector 44, it is a natural choice for the evening social programme of a conference or exhibition taking place in the same complex. Delegates can move from daytime sessions to a dinner or cocktail reception without leaving the campus. This on-site convenience is a practical advantage for multi-day event coordinators.

Exact capacity figures for Drift Restaurant.Lounge have not been confirmed from publicly available sources. Prospective clients should reach out to the Apparel House events team directly to obtain the current seating and standing capacity figures for their preferred setup.

Drift Restaurant.Lounge combines the relaxed feel of a contemporary lounge with the functional requirements of a professional event space. The venue features warm lighting and a curated interior aesthetic that distinguishes it from a standard banquet or conference room. This atmosphere is designed to encourage conversation and connection among guests.

While Apparel House is primarily known as a convention and exhibition centre with large-scale halls suited to trade shows and conferences, Drift Restaurant.Lounge offers a more intimate and atmospherically distinctive setting. It is best suited to events where the dining or social experience is central, rather than events requiring theatre-style seating or large exhibition floor space.

Apparel House is located in Sector 44, Gurugram, Haryana, which is part of one of the city's established commercial and institutional zones. The property is well-connected via Gurugram's road network and is accessible from Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region. Guests are advised to confirm the most current route and parking directions with the venue before the event.

Apparel House is a large campus-level property, and campus parking is generally associated with a complex of this scale. However, specific parking arrangements, capacity, and any charges for event guests should be confirmed directly with the Apparel House team before finalising your event plans.

The restaurant-lounge format of Drift lends itself to both seated dining setups and standing cocktail-style receptions. The specific configurations available and the corresponding guest numbers for each should be confirmed with the venue's events team, as these will depend on the layout and any furniture arrangements required.

As a restaurant-lounge, Drift is expected to have food and beverage service capabilities on-site, but the precise catering policy — including whether external caterers or outside food and beverage are permitted — should be discussed and confirmed directly with the Apparel House management team.

Details about in-house AV equipment, screens, sound systems, or technical support at Drift Restaurant.Lounge are not publicly confirmed. Event planners with specific AV or presentation requirements should check with the venue team in advance to understand what is provided and what may need to be arranged externally.

Restaurant-lounge venues of this type typically allow some degree of décor customisation for private events, but the exact permissions around theming, external decorators, and structural changes to the space will vary. Clients should discuss their decoration plans with the Apparel House events coordinator to confirm what is permissible.

Whether Drift can be booked on an exclusive-hire basis for private events is a detail that should be confirmed directly with the venue. Prospective clients are encouraged to enquire about full buyout options, especially for larger gatherings or events requiring a fully private atmosphere.

Given that Apparel House is the headquarters of the Apparel Export Promotion Council and regularly hosts events for India's textile, fashion, and garment export industries, Drift is frequently visited by professionals from those sectors. However, the venue is open to events from any industry, and its corporate dining and lounge setting suits a broad range of professional and social clients.

Enquiries for Drift Restaurant.Lounge can be directed through the Apparel House property, reachable via the official website at www.aepcindia.com. Prospective clients should provide their event date, approximate guest count, and event type to receive relevant availability and pricing information from the events team.

Cancellation and rescheduling terms are set by the venue and may vary depending on the size and nature of the booking. These details are not publicly listed and should be reviewed carefully in the event agreement before confirming a booking with the Apparel House team.

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