Best Gaming Cafes in Pune (October 2026): 13 Verified Cafes with Rates and Hours

Updated October 2026 with current Indian retail prices.

Looking for the best gaming cafe in Pune? Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have more gaming cafes than any city in our India gaming cafe guide. We checked 103 of them that are open on Google Maps and offer PC or console play, and 59 are confirmed by a second source, such as the cafe’s own website or Instagram. Below are the most-reviewed on Google Maps, with photos, hours, rates where the cafe publishes them, and directions, followed by the full list.

Rapid Rounds is our featured cafe. After it, the cafes are numbered north to south and the numbers are not a ranking: we have not visited them, and every detail comes from each cafe’s Google Maps listing, its own website or its own Instagram, checked on 16 October 2026.

1. Rapid Rounds, Deccan Gymkhana and Undri

Featured cafeRapid Rounds Gaming CafeDeccan Gymkhana and Undri, Pune

★ 4.8795 reviews, Deccan★ 5.0111 reviews, Undri2Pune branches2018Since (its website)

Chosen by GamingNation. Not a paid placement.

Good forplayers around Deccan and FC Road, 1.7 km from Fergusson College

Photos: posted by Rapid Rounds on its website and its Google Maps listing.

Rapid Rounds runs two gaming cafes in Pune: its Deccan Gymkhana cafe, on the first floor of Deccan Heights opposite the Deccan bus stop, and a franchise in VTP Trade Park, Undri. Its website says the brand started in 2018 and also offers franchises, gaming rentals and custom PC builds. It does not publish rates or PC specs, so call the branch before you go.

On Instagram@rapidroundofficial

Recent posts by the cafe. Tap one to open it on Instagram.

2. Refill24x7, Moshi and Ravet

Good forbig groups in Pimpri-Chinchwad (40+ PCs a branch) and cheap 165Hz hours at ₹60

Photos: posted by Refill24x7 on its Google Maps listing.

Refill24x7 has two branches in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Its website lists 40+ gaming PCs at each, on 2K monitors at 165Hz and 240Hz, plus a PS5 lounge; the Ravet branch at Pavani Pride, Sector 32A, also has a racing simulator it says is the only one across its branches, and the Moshi branch is inside Spine City Mall, below Miraj Cinemas.

On Instagram: @refill24x7

3. X3 Esports, Pimple Saudagar

Good forPC, PS5, VR and pool in one place in Pimple Saudagar

Photos: posted by X3 Esports on its Google Maps listing.

X3 Esports is inside Spot 18 Mall in Pimple Saudagar. Its own profile lists pool, PC, PS5, VR and console renting. It does not publish rates.

On Instagram: @x3esports

4. Game Dome, Viman Nagar

Good forPCs, consoles and snacks in Viman Nagar

Photos: posted by Game Dome on its Google Maps listing.

Game Dome’s Viman Nagar cafe is one of two, the other is in Wakad. Its Instagram lists PCs and consoles, a snack bar and tournaments.

On Instagram: @gamedome_

5. Boomer's Gaming Cafe, Viman Nagar

Good forlate nights in Viman Nagar, open till 5 am (Google Maps)

Photos: posted by Boomer's Gaming Cafe on its Google Maps listing.

Boomer’s is in Viman Nagar. Its website and Instagram cover two cafes, this one in Pune and one in Coimbatore. We could not read any rates or specs on its website, so call before you go.

6. Vortex Gaming Lounge, Aundh

Good forAundh, with 1,117 Google reviews

Photos: posted by Vortex Gaming Lounge on its Instagram.

Vortex Gaming Lounge is in Swojas Complex at Parihar Chowk, Aundh. With 1,117 Google reviews it is the second most-reviewed cafe in this guide. Its Instagram announces a new PS5 and says the lounge is now GeForce certified. It does not publish rates or PC specs, so call before you go.

On Instagram: @vortexgaminglounge.in

7. Intencity Gaming Cafe, Camp and NIBM

Good for240Hz PCs, with NIBM open 24 hours

Photos: posted by Intencity Gaming Cafe on its Google Maps listing.

Intencity runs two of its arenas here. Camp, its first, is in the Kumar Castle basement off Convent Street, with 20 PCs on 240Hz and 165Hz monitors, 2 PS5s and 3 PS4s on 55-inch TVs. NIBM, on NIBM-Salunkhe Vihar Road in Kondhwa, never closes: its website lists it as open 24 hours, with 30 PCs on 240Hz monitors and 3 PS5s.

On Instagram: @intencity_gaming

8. Pro Gaming by ISST, Kothrud and Camp

Good fora chain with six Pune cafes, rates from ₹80

Pro Gaming by ISST runs six cafes in Pune; these are its two most-reviewed, in Kothrud (Bharatkunj Society, opposite Kalmadi High School gate 2) and Camp (Hermes Palazzo, Convent Street). The chain’s website describes PS5s, PCs on 240Hz monitors and a car simulator, with rates starting from ₹80.

On Instagram: @pro.gamingbyisst

9. The Hub, Kothrud

Good forKothrud, open 24 hours (Google Maps)

Photos: posted by The Hub on its Google Maps listing.

The Hub is a gaming cafe in Kothrud run by the technology company infinite-VARIABLE. Photos it posted on Google Maps show PC stations on large monitors and a console screen. Its website belongs to the parent company and lists no rates.

10. Dark World Studio, Hadapsar

Good forbig groups in Hadapsar: 30 PCs on 280Hz screens and 4 PS5s, open 24 hours

Photos: posted by Dark World Studio on its Google Maps listing and its Instagram.

Dark World Studio in Hadapsar describes a 2,000+ sq ft hall with 30 gaming PCs on curved 28-inch 280Hz monitors, 4 PS5 consoles, private compartments and food and drinks. Its website shows a live seat map for booking on WhatsApp.

On Instagram: @dark_world_studio_33

11. Gamerz Nation eSports, Kondhwa

Good forracing rigs and night packs, 11 hours for ₹700

Gamerz Nation eSports in Kondhwa publishes its full rate card: 15 PCs with RTX 3060 graphics on 240Hz screens, 4 PS5s and 2 Logitech G29 racing rigs, plus a library of 70+ games.

On Instagram: @gamerznationesports

12. Gamearth Gamezone, Katraj

Good forKatraj and Bharati Vidyapeeth, PC and PS5

Photos: posted by Gamearth Gamezone on its Google Maps listing.

Gamearth Gamezone is on Katraj-Ambegaon Road near Trimurti Chowk, by Bharati Vidyapeeth. In a post on its Google Maps listing it offers high-end PC gaming and PS5, with FC 26, Valorant, CS2 and GTA V. It does not publish rates, so call before you go.

On Instagram: @gamearthgamezone

13. Shaukeens Gaming Hub, Narhe

Good fora cheap PC hour: ₹50 on an RTX 3060, the lowest of the cafes we detail

Shaukeens Gaming Hub is in Narhe. Its Instagram posts list two PC tiers, with RTX 3060 on 180Hz screens and RTX 5060 on 300Hz screens, and PS5s with four controllers, rented by the hour. It has also opened a second branch.

On Instagram: @shaukeens_gaming_hub

Gaming cafe prices in Pune, per hour

Only 7 of the cafes above publish their rates per hour, on their own website or Instagram. Here they are side by side, exactly as each cafe states them. PS5 rates are per screen at some cafes and per controller at others, so check which before you compare.

Rates checked on 16 October 2026. Cafes change prices and run offers, so confirm before you go.

Nearest gaming cafes to Pune landmarks

Looking for a gaming cafe near you in Pune? These are the three closest verified cafes to eight places people start from, from all 59 in this guide. Cafes with a detailed entry link to it; the rest open Google Maps. Distance is by road and the time is a drive with no traffic, worked out on OpenStreetMap road data, so expect longer at peak hours.

All 59 verified gaming cafes in Pune, by area

Every cafe here is open on Google Maps, has at least 10 reviews, offers PC or console play, and has its own website or Instagram. We found 44 more gaming cafes that look genuine on Google Maps but have no website or Instagram we could check, so they are not listed yet. Tap an area to see its cafes.

Hours and ratings as shown on Google Maps. Hours change, so call before a late visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a gaming cafe in Pune cost per hour?

Rates we could confirm on cafes’ own websites and Instagram: Vibezone Esports Lounge in Wanowrie says it starts at ₹40 an hour; Shaukeens Gaming Hub charges ₹50 an hour on an RTX 3060 PC; Refill24x7 charges ₹60 an hour on a 165Hz PC and ₹100 on a 240Hz PC; Intencity charges ₹100 to ₹130 an hour (₹70 to ₹90 in weekday happy hours); Gamerz Nation eSports charges ₹120 for a PC and ₹150 for a PS5; Pro Gaming by ISST says its rates start from ₹80. Most other cafes do not publish rates, so call first.

Which gaming cafes in Pune are open 24 hours?

Google Maps lists these as open 24 hours: Gamerz Villa Baner, Baner; Dark World Studio, Hadapsar; Matrix Gaming, Hinjawadi Phase 1; Gamerz Nation eSports, Kondhwa; The Hub (infinite-VARIABLE), Kothrud; Gamerz Hideout Gaming Cafe, Koyana Nagar; Intencity Gaming Cafe, NIBM-Salunkhe Vihar Road; The ACE Gaming, Pimple Saudagar; Cave, Swargate; Gamerz Villa Wakad, Tathawade, Wakad (V J Town Center); Intencity Gaming Cafe, Undri; TGT Esports Studio, Wakad; Vibezone Esports Lounge, Wanowrie. Check with the cafe before a night visit.

Which Pune gaming cafes have a racing simulator?

Refill24x7 Ravet says it has the only racing simulator across its branches, Gamerz Nation eSports in Kondhwa lists 2 Logitech G29 racing rigs, and Pro Gaming by ISST describes a car simulator on its chain website.

Which gaming cafes in Pune have PS5?

Cafes that list PS5 on their own website or Instagram include Intencity (2 at Camp, 3 at NIBM), Dark World Studio (4), Gamerz Nation eSports (4), Refill24x7, X3 Esports and Pro Gaming by ISST.

Which gaming cafe in Pune has the most PCs?

Of the cafes that publish a number, Refill24x7 lists 40+ PCs at each of its Ravet and Moshi branches, Dark World Studio and Intencity NIBM list 30 each, and Intencity Camp lists 20.

Which gaming cafes are in Wakad, Hinjewadi, Baner, Aundh, Kothrud, Viman Nagar, Kharadi, Hadapsar or Katraj?

From our verified list: Wakad: GOJO Gaming Cafe, Game Dome, Gamerz Villa Wakad, Playverse Esports Studio, Shorex Esports, TGT Esports Studio; Hinjewadi: Console And Couch Gaming Zone, Matrix Gaming, Z3RO Ping Hub; Baner: Gamerz Villa Baner, The Realm; Aundh: Vortex Gaming Lounge; Kothrud: Pro Gaming by ISST, Kothrud, Pro Gaming by ISST, MIT Kothrud, The Hub (infinite-VARIABLE); Viman Nagar: Boomer’s Gaming Cafe, Game Dome, IgniterX Gaming Zone; Kharadi: Downtown OP Esports, Headshot Hub; Hadapsar: Dark World Studio, Pulse Game Arena, SideQuest Gaming Zone; Katraj: Gamearth Gamezone. Every one is in the full list above with hours and a map link.

Which Pune gaming cafes host birthday parties?

Cafes that advertise birthday bookings on their own website or Instagram include Intencity (a Birthdays page on its website), X3 Esports and The Ace Gaming in Pimple Saudagar, Downtown OP Esports in Kharadi, E2 Gaming Arena in Ravet and Console and Couch in Hinjawadi Phase 2. Call ahead to book a slot.

Do Pune gaming cafes run tournaments?

Some do. Shaukeens Gaming Hub ran a Valorant 2v2 tournament for its second anniversary in September 2026 (its Instagram), TGT Esports Studio in Wakad has a tournaments page on its website, Console and Couch in Hinjawadi lists weekend tournaments every Saturday, and Gamerz Villa (Baner, Wakad and Chinchwad) lists esports tournaments. Follow a cafe’s Instagram for dates.

Are there gaming cafes in Pimpri-Chinchwad?

Yes. Verified cafes include Refill24x7 in Ravet and Moshi, X3 Esports in Pimple Saudagar, and others in Chinchwad, Wakad, Nigdi and Pimpri, all in the full list above.

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About this guide

On 16 October 2026 we ran 19 Google Maps searches across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad and opened every one of the 290 places they returned. We kept venues that are open, inside Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad (PIN codes 411 and 412), have at least 10 Google reviews and offer PC or console play. Arcades, VR and simulator centres, pool halls, board game cafes and stores were left out. Detailed entries cover our featured cafe and every verified cafe with 300 or more Google reviews. Everything else is in the full list.

We have not visited these cafes and we do not rate them. Ratings are Google Maps user ratings. Rates and setups are quoted only from each cafe’s own website or Instagram, and the source is named. Photos are the cafes’ own, from their Google Maps listings, websites or Instagram, and are credited under each set.

This guide was rewritten in October 2026. An earlier version listed cafes we could not verify, and it has been replaced.

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Written by Harsh Talreja · Review methodology