PYC Hindu Gymkhana — Restaurant in Pune

About PYC Hindu Gymkhana in their own words; A century of sporting excellence

It all started in the year 1900, when a few young and enthusiastic cricketers formed ‘Poona Young Cricketers’ Hindu Gymkhana’, a club for promoting cricket and other sports.

In the early years, the Late Bapat Guruji from Hujurpaga School rendered yeoman’s service in facilitating basic sports like Wrestling, Mallkhamb, Hockey and Cricket. In 1906, the present Pavilion Building was built, which draws attention with its striking architecture.

Cricket Maharshi the late D. B. Deodhar was one of the Club’s pillars of strength, who played a crucial role during the formative years.

Outstanding sportspersons like C. K. Naidu, D. B. Deodhar and Vijay Hazare - among others - who have made India proud with their accomplishments, owe their success to the rigorous training they received at PYC.

The Club started functioning with a handful of indoor games like chess, carom and billiards.

Soon after, some spirited women, with support from a Good Samaritan, established the Ladies’ Branch of the PYC with the aim of bringing all the female members on a common platform.

The Club has a rich tradition of organizing State and National level tournaments in cricket, basketball, tennis and badminton. Apart from this the Club is proud to have hosted International level tournaments in the field of Billiards and Snooker.

What began as a simple sport-promotion initiative has now transformed into one of the top clubs in town with...

Review: PYC Hindu Gymkhana – Anshul Caterer We visited the beautiful PYC Hindu Gymkhana for a meal, overlooking the lush cricket ground — breathtaking! Shame the food service didn’t match the view. The menu promised a feast for every craving. What we got was… a magical disappearing act. Vegetables appeared, rotis went AWOL. Salad arrived, papad took a sabbatical. Every dish arrives so slowly, I started wondering if they were growing the ingredients in the kitchen before serving. Placing an order? A Herculean task. There’s enough staff to run a small army, yet nothing happens. Either the servers are instructed to test your patience, or there’s wasted interest from some managing committee members who clearly don’t care. After all, everything else in the club is run like clockwork — why not the restaurant? Final verdict: If you want to enjoy scenic views while playing “Will my roti ever come?” this is the place. Otherwise…...

I recently had the privilege of visiting the PYC Hindu Gymkhana in the Pune Deccan area, which is renowned as one of the city's oldest and most prestigious clubs with a rich history. Access to this club is limited to members, their family members, and friends.

I went there with my brother-in-law and his family, and our experience was nothing short of exceptional. The food served was truly delightful, and the service was impeccable. What's remarkable about this place is the presence of two to three restaurants within the same premises, each offering a distinct and delectable dining experience.

The atmosphere exudes a wonderful sense of history and tradition, and being surrounded by the legacy of this club adds to the overall charm. I highly recommend PYC Hindu Gymkhana to anyone fortunate enough to have access, as it provides not only great food and service but also a fantastic ambiance that's perfect for a...