Restaurant India News: Aufside Launches in Pune, Blending Sports, Food and Community

Aufside has opened at Millennium Club in Wakad, introducing Pune’s highest sports bar and beer garden. The venue is powered by Ileseum Clubs - India’s largest sports and recreation club network and developed in partnership with the Phoenix Group. This new space brings together sports, food, drinks, and social experiences under one roof. Instead of offering separate activities, 

Aufside is designed as a complete lifestyle destination where everything connects seamlessly. Millennium Club is built across multiple levels, each with its own purpose. The ground floor features a pool and the Aufside Café. Upper floors include sports facilities like squash, basketball, billiards, and fitness areas. The terrace offers a beer garden and pickleball courts. At the top, the sixth floor houses the main attraction—the Aufside Sports Bar & Restaurant, which is set to be one of the longest sports bars in India.

Speaking on the launch, Pranav Trehan, Co-founder & CEO, Aufside Hospitality, said, ‘We’re excited to bring Aufside to Pune and introduce a premium, experience-led sports destination. At Aufside, we’re not just creating venues—we’re building ecosystems where sport becomes a shared cultural moment. With Aufside and Millennium Club, our vision is to redefine how communities in India come together to engage with sport, food, and social experiences.’” 

The menu was created by Pranav and Chef Kuldeep, offers a mix of bold flavors and popular dishes. Some standout options include Guntur Chicken, Lotus Stem Chips with Guacamole, Souvlaki Chicken, Mutton & Mushroom Galoutis, pizzas, tandoori dishes, and Koliwada Prawns. The drinks menu focuses on both creativity and approachability. It has been curated by Pranav and a team led by Head Mixologist Sachin, with signature cocktails such as Crimson Kick, Puneri Aamchur Sour, Striker’s Mash, and Teagroni.

"Ileseum Clubs has spent years building world-class sporting infrastructure across India. Millennium Club, Wakad is where that infrastructure meets culture, community, and F&B in a single, seamless experience. Together with Aufside, we are building a category, India has never seen before," shares Pavit Singh, Co-Founder, Aufside Hospitality LLP & Founder, Ileseum Clubs.

Aufside is not just a single venue; it aims to build a large network of social spaces across India for like-minded communities. With existing locations in Solapur and Navi Mumbai, the Wakad outlet is their most ambitious project so far and sets the direction for future expansions.