Gymkhana

Why we recommend Gymkhana in London

Gymkhana sits on the London dining map for a specific reason — West End or Mayfair dining with Michelin, chef or members-club credentials — and it comes up on our concierge calls often enough that it earned a proper page on the site. Outside of Las Vegas, MyRSVP does not hold restaurant inventory; this write-up is meant to give you enough context to reserve confidently with the restaurant directly, then pair the night with a nightclub or pool booking through us if the rest of the trip calls for it. Think of it as a curator’s recommendation rather than a reservation funnel.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Gymkhana sits at 42 Albemarle Street in Mayfair, opened in 2013 by JKS Restaurants (siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi). It earned two Michelin stars—the first in 2014, the second in 2024—a rare achievement for Indian fine dining worldwide. The two-level space channels Raj-era sophistication: the ground floor wraps in jade green, polished dark timber, ceiling fans, and oak booths evoking Kolkata mansions; downstairs, peach and Kashmiri red walls, hunting trophies from the Maharaja of Jodhpur, and a central brass bar create a punch-house atmosphere. Private vaults seat 10–16 for closed groups. The menu pivots on North Indian tandoor craft and bold curries built on seasonal British ingredients—expect masala lamb chops (around £40–45) with walnut chutney, wild muntjac biryani sealed and baked with pomegranate raita, chicken tikka samosas, and kid goat methi keema with fenugreek depth. Family-style sharing dominates; staff guide spice levels and pacing for extended meals. Three-course lunch sets run £68; à la carte dinners average £140 per person with drinks; tasting menus reach £120–150. Cocktails blend spice with spirits, £18–22. Low warm lighting and rising conversation levels suit everything from business lunches to lively group dinners—particularly appealing for bachelor parties before West End moves.

Reservations — how to book Gymkhana

A quick note on how to use this page: Gymkhana sits on our curated London dining shortlist, but MyRSVP doesn’t hold restaurant inventory here — that concierge service is Las Vegas-only. For the reservation, book direct with the venue on whichever channel they use (their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or phone). For a nightclub, pool day, or beach club layered into the same London trip, that is the part where MyRSVP picks up — submit the form on the relevant venue page and we will coordinate that side of the evening with your dinner reservation as the anchor point.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

Here is the practical layer for Gymkhana — the details you need before booking. Hours of operation: Monday–Saturday 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM; closed Sunday. Dress code: Smart casual; sportswear is not permitted. Reservations tighten around Wimbledon fortnight, Royal Ascot; on those weekends, plan to book two to six weeks out depending on the seating type, and ask about chef’s counter, bar dining or private-dining allocations if the main reservation book reads fully booked.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your London trip

Booking Gymkhana for your London trip. The dinner reservation itself runs through the restaurant; MyRSVP’s concierge service in London specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than dining rooms. Dinner reservations are direct with Gymkhana. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.