Gymkhana Club
Founded during the British rule in India, about 115 years ago, Gymkhana Club is one of the most prestigious entertainment clubs in the city today. The Club caters to the elite of society. One of the highlights is a club's nine-acre premise, located in the heart of the city. The Club offers recreational sports and games such as pool, snooker, tennis, table tennis and boasts of a talented cricket team .It also has a golf annexe at Guindy. The floodlit tennis courts at the Club are probably the best in the city. The gym offering the latest equipment is very popular with the health-conscious members. There is also a well-maintained swimming pool for the amateur as well as the expert swimmer. The Club also houses The Rendezvous, a restaurant, The Buttery Bar, used mostly for parties, and The Mixed Bar. The Club Library has an extensive collection of books and periodicals. The Club organizes movie screenings, twice a week. Membership is available only for corporates at Rs. 5 lakh per organisation.
