--- title: "Gymkhana — Two-Star Indian Clubhouse, Mayfair" description: "Gymkhana works from a single, disciplined premise: that regional Indian cooking, handled with the same rigor as any French kitchen, earns its place at the top…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/gymkhana/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Mayfair, London # Gymkhana A colonial-era clubhouse reimagined for two-star Indian cooking that treats spice as precision, not heat. FlightLogic expert score: **9.2/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [Indian](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/indian/) Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant. Quick answer **Is Gymkhana worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for anniversary dinners, impressing visiting clients, serious spice-forward tasting menus. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** Gymkhana is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## About Gymkhana Gymkhana works from a single, disciplined premise: that regional Indian cooking, handled with the same rigor as any French kitchen, earns its place at the top table. The basement dining room does the colonial clubhouse bit without irony — punkah fans, hunting trophies, dark timber — but the food refuses nostalgia. Tandoor work is the spine of the menu, and it shows in a wild muntjac biryani sealed under dough and a Chettinad crab that arrives with the shell cracked to order at the pass. The wine list leans hard into off-dry Rieslings and old-world reds built to survive chile heat, and the kitchen's restraint — knowing when a dish needs nothing else added — is what separates it from Mayfair's louder rooms. ## Menu highlights - **Wild Muntjac Biryani** £58 *Sealed under dough at the table, dum-cooked with mace and fried onion* - **Chettinad Crab** £46 *Cracked to order, black pepper and curry leaf oil* - **Nalli Biryani Tasting Menu** £165 *Seven courses, tandoor-led, paired wines optional at £95* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The muntjac biryani alone justifies the second star — dough seal cracked open at the table and the rice underneath was still steaming, no mush anywhere near the bottom of the pot. — Priya Anand · 14 May 2026 Response from Gymkhana Thank you, Priya — that dish is the one we obsess over most in service, glad it showed. 2. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample Booked a Tuesday table with three weeks' notice and still nearly missed out. Soft shell crab starter had real heat but the wine pairing undersold it. — Thomas Reid · 2 April 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book a table at Gymkhana? For weekend evenings, book three to four weeks out; weekday lunch tables can often be had with a week's notice through the restaurant's online booking system. ### Is the tasting menu the best way to experience Gymkhana? The seven-course Nalli Biryani Tasting Menu covers the tandoor and curry sections both, making it the fullest introduction, though the à la carte crab and biryani dishes stand fine on their own. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 **Tuesday** 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 **Wednesday** 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 **Thursday** 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:30 **Friday** 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 **Saturday** 12:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 **Sunday** Closed ### Features - Reservations accepted - Vegan options - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 7 June 2026 ## Location ## More in London