Tim Luck Luck
On entering Tim Luck Luck, you will feel like you're at a dhaba on a highway near Chandigarh. The food, like all good dhaba food, is rich, spicy, and served piping hot.
Budget
Goodluck Cafe
Goodluck Café is one of the oldest, most loved restaurants in Pune. It serves Iranian and Punjabi dishes but has become more famous for its tea and buttered bread (maska pav). Any time you visit, you'll see college students chattering away inside.
Ande Ka Funda
Eggetarians, go on a rampage at Ande Ka Funda, where they serve 26 different dishes featuring egg.
Steamy Affair
South Indian food lovers, try out Steamy Affair, which serves several different types of idlis.
Top in Town, Wadeshwar and Vaishali
Among the good budget restaurants in Pune are Top in Town, Wadeshwar and Vaishali.
Midrange
Janaseva Bhojanalay
If you want traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian food, head to Janaseva Bhojanalay, famous for its thalis.
Vohuman
Vohuman, an Iranian restaurant next to Jehangir hospital, serves yummy omelettes.
Green Villa
The popular Green Villa is Arabic-themed and serves Lebanese and Mughlai food.
Delhi Kitchen
This restaurant is a good bet for north Indian food.
Satguru Punjabi Rasoi
Satguru Punjabi Rasoi serves north Indian food.
luxury
Flambos
Flambos on Bund Garden Road serves Italian, Mexican and French cuisine, but what stands out is their Brazilian food. They also have a brewery that has arguably the best wheat beer in town.
Seasonal Tastes
Seasonal Tastes, at the Westin, has the most lavish buffet in town.
Sigree
If you want some good north Indian food, try Sigree, which has cozy outdoor seating and a great buffet
Tim Luck Luck
On entering Tim Luck Luck, you will feel like you're at a dhaba on a highway near Chandigarh. The food, like all good dhaba food, is rich, spicy, and served piping hot.
Sun-N-Sand
Sun-N-Sand (Rs 4400) in Bund Garden Road is far from the stadium (about 30km) but its Kabab Hut restaurant is highly recommended.
Budget
Noorya Hometel
Noorya Hometel (Rs 2800), 13 km from the stadium, in Chinchwad, is a new hotel with smart interiors.
Ginger
Ginger (Rs 2900) is 15km from the stadium.
Sadanand Regency, Hotel Parichay and Fortune Inn Jukaso
Other good budget hotels in Pune are Sadanand Regency (Rs 2100), Hotel Parichay (Rs 2300) and the pretty Fortune Inn Jukaso (Rs 2900).
Midrange
Royal Orchid Golden Suites
The Royal Orchid Golden Suites in Koregaon Park has a great swimming pool.
Lemon Tree Hotel and Holiday Inn
Closer to the stadium, in Hinjewadi, are Lemon Tree Hotel (Rs 3900), which has good buffet meals, and the Holiday Inn (Rs 4200), a business hotel.
Ista
Ista (Rs 4500), on Nagar Road, is 30km from the stadium.
Sun-N-Sand
Sun-N-Sand (Rs 4400) in Bund Garden Road is far from the stadium (about 30km) but its Kabab Hut restaurant is highly recommended.
Luxury
Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre
Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre (Rs 6200), 12km from the stadium, is a classy hotel of international standard.
Courtyard Pune
Courtyard Pune (Rs 6000) is in the Hinjewadi district and is known for its excellent service and business facilities.
Oakwood Premier, Westin Pune, and Taj Vivanta
Oakwood Premier (Rs 8200), the Westin Pune (Rs 7600) and Taj Vivanta (Rs 6100), all in the posh Koregaon Park area, about 30km from the stadium.
Malaka Spice
If you want some Malaysian food, check out Malaka Spice.
Budget
Toons - The Café Down Under
Toons - The Café Down Under on MG Road is a good budget option for a night out.
Shailaja
Shailaja on JM Road, serves north Indian, sea food, biryani, Chinese and desserts.
Bamboo House
Head to Bamboo House in Shivaji Nagar.
April Rain
You could also try April Rain in Aundh.
Midrange
1000 Oaks
Try the "Barman's Pitcher" at 1000 Oaks.
Penthouze Nightlife
Enjoy the view of the city from Penthouze Nightlife, in the Onyx Tower.
Radio Shack, Hard Rock Cafe and High Spirits
In Koregaon Park try Radio Shack, Hard Rock Cafe and High Spirits.
Malaka Spice
If you want some Malaysian food, check out Malaka Spice.
Luxury
Kue Bar
Kue Bar is a slick nightclub at the Westin Hotel, and hosts top DJs from the country and outside every week.
Stone Water Grill
Stone Water Grill, in Koregaon Park, serves European cuisine, has a very well-stocked bar with over 70 varieties of wines, and has a small dance floor.
Mi-a-Mi
Mi-a-Mi, at the Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, is a popular club with good food, great ambience and a sizeable dance floor.
Café Mondegar
Mondegar's nightly traveller-based crowd is as 'colourful' as the wall caricatures by a famous Goan artist, but that could be our beer-goggle glasses talking. Expect to shout your draught beer (around Rs85) orders over the popular, non-stop CD jukebox.
Maratha forts
There are plenty of forts of the Peshwa era - almost all of them ruled by Shivaji - close to Pune. Sinhagad is less than an hour's drive away, and is the most popular destination. Shaniwar Wada, which was the seat of the Peshwas in the 18th and the 19th ...More details
Temples to visit
Unique food joints
If you are a foodie, you will have a great time in Pune. The city now boasts cuisines from all across the world, but what still stand out are the Udupi and Irani restaurants. Pune specialties to take home
Pubs and lounging
Getting around Pune
Pune has a good public transport system, and you won't find it difficult to board a bus or take an auto in any part of the city. Maharashtra State Transport buses ply between Mumbai and Pune all day (from 5.30am ...
Weather in Pune
28 °C | Mostly Cloudy Though Pune is pleasant for most of the year, April and May can get very hot, like everywhere else in India. Day-time temperatures could be over 35°C, though evenings will be more pleasant.
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