About Gymkhana
Gymkhana is inspired by Indian gymkhana clubs, where members of high society socialise, dine, drink and play sport.
Gymkhana was awarded a Michelin star in 2014.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
Quinine Sour
The quinine sour is our take on a White Lady, in celebration of the gin and tonic, which was the drink of choice in India in the days of the Crown rule and drunk in the gymkhana clubs. With the quinine sour, we top the drink with a curry leaf for a subtle pungent note, and ginger, which adds a barely-perceptible heat.
The rooms
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The Restaurant
Gymkhana serves classic and contemporary Michelin starred Indian cuisine, with a strong focus on chatpatta and boldly spiced sharing dishes.
The interior design of Gymkhana references the clubs of India with ceiling fans that hang from a dark-lacquered slatted oak ceiling, cut glass wall lamps from Jaipur and Grandmother Sethi’s barometer.
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The Bar
The lower ground floor of Gymkhana is a modern day interpretation of a 17th Century East India punch house, with a grand aged brass bar at its heart. The room features slatted oak wall panelling, silk carpets and buttoned Chesterfield leather love booths and banquettes.
The Gymkhana bar specialises in classic Indian punches, cocktails that fuse spices with Indian spirits, a specialised gin and tonic list as well as a large selection of Whiskey, absinthe, arrack, lagers and Indian pale ales.
The bar is open until 1am.
Private events & group dining
Private Vaults
Gymkhana offers two private dining vaults secluded on either side of the lower ground floor. Guests are offered a range of set menus or are able to create their own bespoke menu and wine pairing.
With banquette seating in each vault, guests can dine in groups of up to 9 or up to 14.
Gymkhana is also available for exclusive hire on each level, seating 50 guests on the ground floor and 50 guests on the lower ground floor.
For more information on private dining, events or offsite catering enquiries, please contact us via email events@jksrestaurants.com or call 020 3011 1021 to speak to our events team.
Private Vaults
Save the Tigers
We support the ongoing conservation efforts in India and champion locally sourced, sustainable game from around the U.K.
News and events
Lunch Chat
Gymkhana has launched a summer Chat menu, perfect for a light and quick lunch enjoyed in groups of 5 or more, in either the main dining room or private vaults for £30 per person.
The Gymkhana lunch Chat menu includes a welcome summer cocktail – Gymkhana Mangola (N03 Gin, Bergamot, Lime & Alfonso Mangola Soda) and dish highlights such as the Soft Shell Crab, Wild Rice Bhel or Dosa, Chettinad Duck.
Available Monday to Friday until 31st August.
RA Summer Exhibition
From Tuesday 13th June until Saturday 19th August, Gymkhana has partnered with the Royal Academy of Arts for their hugely popular, annual Summer Exhibition.
Expect to find a panorama of art in all media, from painting, printmaking, film and photography to sculpture, architectural works and performance art.
Available Monday to Saturday, enjoy a 3 course set lunch menu, served with a glass of wine and a ticket to the exhibition for £40 per person.
Best UK Sommelier 2017
Head Sommelier, Valentin Radosav has won the Best UK Sommelier Villa Sandi Award at this year’s Bellavita Expo. Valentin was chosen from sommeliers and wine professionals from all over the country.
The live finals were held within the Wine Academy at the Bellavita Expo that took place on the first day of the Expo. After a round of heats judged by expert panels, the final stage of the competition saw the competitors put to the test with written, oral, and food and wine pairing challenges. This year’s judging panel for the final stage of the competition included Master of Wine David Bird and Master of Wine Peter McCombie.