Bombay Gymkhana

Facilities

The club features a large heritage clubhouse with a verandah, full-sized grass grounds, and a floodlit pitch. It includes a 25m swimming pool with diving boards and winter heating, a fully air-conditioned gymnasium, and a three-court air-conditioned badminton hall. There are six floodlit synthetic tennis courts and air-conditioned squash courts with glass backs. Additional facilities include a billiards and snooker room, bridge and table tennis rooms, dedicated cricket nets and academy, a children's park, and unwind/siesta rooms. The club also has a library, a children's library, and a salon offering manicure, pedicure, and steam rooms. Banquet and event spaces include the Dining Hall, Palm Court, Verandah, and Far Pavilion. More details can be found on the facilities page.

Dining Options

The club offers multiple member-only food and beverage outlets, including The Dining Hall for formal dining, Gym's Inn Bar for liquor and snacks, The Café, and seating areas at the Verandah, Palm Court, and The Pavilion. Banqueting services are available with published capacity and venue charges for internal bookings. Recent refurbishments and offerings are documented in the club's publications, which can be accessed through the dining options page.

Event Programmes

The club hosts a year-round programme of sporting tournaments, coaching, and club competitions, including a cricket academy, tennis Tata Shield, badminton, and rugby events. Fitness events such as the BG 10K Run and seasonal social activities, including Founders’ Day and Christmas parties, are part of the calendar. Cultural and educational activities, along with community events, are also organized. Further details can be found in the annual report.

Sports Activities

The club organizes various sports activities, including cricket, rugby, football, tennis, badminton, squash, swimming, billiards, snooker, bridge, table tennis, and throwball. Coaching and regular fitness or yoga programmes are also available. The grounds have hosted historic matches and representative fixtures. More information can be found on the sports activities page.

Health and Beauty

Preening Point facilities include steam rooms in both men's and ladies' dressing rooms, a manicure and pedicure room, and services from a masseur or masseuse. A hairdressing salon is also available, with bookings managed through reception. Details on timings and appointment rules are published on the health and beauty page.

Social Events

The club maintains a regular social calendar for members and their families, featuring events such as Founders’ Day celebrations, themed bar nights, Christmas and New Year parties, and children's Diwali and Christmas parties. Bazaars and wine and food appreciation sessions are also organized. These events are documented in the club's publications, accessible via the annual report.

Library Services

The club has an air-conditioned library that houses a large collection of books, magazines, and newspapers, along with a children's wing operated in partnership with Akshara Children’s Library. Lending procedures, supervised hours, and children's workshops are published on the library services page.

Wellness Facilities

The fitness centre is equipped with modern equipment and offers supervised boot camps, yoga sessions, and organized fitness challenges. Pool-based activities such as aqua-aerobics are also available. Recent upgrades to pool heating and filtration have been noted. More information is available on the wellness facilities page.

House Rules

The club's Rules & Regulations cover member conduct, dress code, mobile phone use, designated smoking zones, guest introduction procedures, and parking rules. Specific prohibitions and a fine list for violations are published. The Articles of Association outline membership election and termination procedures. More details can be found in the house rules document.

Seasonal Operations

Sporting sections operate seasonally, with cricket from October to May and rugby from June to October. The pool is heated in winter and has a published maintenance closure schedule. Many indoor facilities operate year-round with published daily timings, as noted on the seasonal operations page.

Party Venues

Members can book various banqueting and private event venues, including the Dining Hall, Palm Court, Lower Verandah, and Far Pavilion. Details on capacities, hours, minimum billing, and booking terms are provided on the party venues page.

Bar Services

The Gym's Inn Bar serves as the club's licensed bar outlet, with published opening hours. The F&B rules reference a Permit Room, and the Rules & Regulations govern alcohol consumption on the premises. More information is available on the bar services page.

Reciprocal Access

The club maintains a list of domestic and international affiliated clubs for reciprocal access. This list is accessible to member accounts only, as stated in the reciprocal access document.